Workshop Reminder for April 8: How to Publish Open Access at UC Berkeley

A promotional graphic for an online event titled "How to Publish Open Access at UC Berkeley." The event is scheduled for April 8, 2025, from 11 AM to 12 PM on Zoom. The graphic features a dark teal background with white and yellow text. On the left side, there is an open-access logo with a colorful paint splatter effect behind it. In the bottom right corner, the Berkeley Library logo is displayed.

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 8, 11:00am–12:00pm
Location: Zoom. RSVP.

Are you wondering what processes, platforms, and funding are available at UC Berkeley to publish your research open access (OA)? This workshop will provide practical guidance and walk you through all of the OA publishing options and funding sources you have on campus. We’ll explain: the difference between (and mechanisms for) self-depositing your research in the UC’s institutional repository vs. choosing publisher-provided OA; what funding is available to put toward your article or book charges if you choose a publisher-provided option; and the difference between funding coverage under the UC’s systemwide OA agreements vs. the Library’s funding program (Berkeley Research Impact Initiative). We’ll also give you practical tips and tricks to maximize your retention of rights and readership in the publishing process.

Join us next week!


Upcoming Workshop: Publish Digital Books and Open Educational Resources with Pressbooks

Homepage for UC Berkeley Open Book Publishing where a user can create a new book or view an already published book.

Workshop Date/Time: Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 11:00am–12:30pm

Register to receive Zoom link

If you’re looking to self-publish work of any length and want an easy-to-use tool that offers a high degree of customization, allows flexibility with publishing formats (EPUB, PDF), and provides web-hosting options, Pressbooks may be great for you. Pressbooks is often the tool of choice for academics creating digital books, open textbooks, and open educational resources, since you can license your materials for reuse however you desire. Learn why and how to use Pressbooks for publishing your original books or course materials. You’ll leave the workshop with a project already under way! Signup at the link above and the Zoom login details will be emailed to you.

Please sign up today and join us online on April 9.