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Read and Publish - when will we be transformed?

Tuesday 28th February 2023 (Via Zoom, 1.00 – 3.50pm)


Twitter tag for the event : #sherifAGM23ReadandPublish

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Programme Schedule

  • 13:00 - 13:10    Welcome and Outline of the Afternoon
  • 13:10 - 13:25    AGM (15 mins)
  • 13:25 - 13:40    Catherine Drewry - sherif Prize Winner (15 mins)
  • 13:40 - 14:00    Emma Butler, University of Derby, Research Liaison Manager - "Read & Publish Agreements: the consultative approach at the University of Derby"
  • 14:00 - 14:20    Kath Halfpenny and Catherine McManamon, University of Liverpool - "Read & Publish, Then & Now: Development of a Pragmatic Approach." Kathryn says this talk                         will be a "summary of the evaluation of transitional deals & renewals, focusing on how the University of Liverpool has developed a pragmatic approach to                         the proliferation of transitional agreements.
  • 14:20 - 14:40    Break (20 mins)
  • 14:40 - 15:00    Helen Dobson, JISC - "Evaluating transitional agreements"
  • 15:00 - 15:30    Julie Baldwin and Paul Cavanagh, University of Nottingham - "Transforming decision-making in the library: The University of Nottingham perspective on                         Read and Publish agreements." Paul says "Our talk is about UoN Libraries’ Read and Publish Group, a cross-team working group focusing on reviewing and                         operationalising TAs. The R&PG works to ensure value for money by managing costs, maximising access to content and widening publishing opportunities for                         authors."
  • 15:30 - 15:50    Plenary session
  • 15.50                 Finish and close