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(with apologies for cross-posting) Dear all, Have you ever: -Wanted to know more about what Open Access is? -Wondered how institutional repositories can make a real difference for your institution? -Been curious about achieving successful cultural change to embed them within normal work practices? -Wanted an opportunity to network with people in your region tackling similar issues? Then why not come along to a SHERPA Plus Road-show! As part of the SHERPA Plus project, the SHERPA team are holding a series of half day road-show events across the UK. In these half day sessions speakers from the SHERPA organisation will explore various key issues surrounding Open Access, institutional repositories, scholarly publication and authors' rights. These events will likely be of interest to repository managers, librarians, academics or anyone engaged in supporting or working in the field of scholarly publication As well as sharing experiences garnered from their various projects and extensive network of partner institutions, there will be an opportunity to hear about the latest developments in the SHERPA suite of supporting websites including OpenDOAR, SHERPA/RoMEO and JULIET. There will be an opportunity to engage in informed debate with the team members present, as well as to share practical advice with other interested parties in attendance. There is no cost associated with attendance at these events, although due to venue space restrictions places available are limited. Refreshments will also be available during the events. To reserve a place at these events, or for more information, please visit: http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/guidance/roadshows.html Currently confirmed dates and venues: 22nd February: University of Cranfield (10am-1pm) 7th March: Sheffield Hallam University (1:30-4:30) 14th March: University of Birmingham (1:30-4:30) 21st March: UEA, Norwich (12-4:30) 28th March*: UCL, London (SHERPA LEAP Day event) *date to be confirmed Cancellations will be accepted up to the day before each event, although a small administrative charge may be levied for non-attendance. Events at other venues will be added over the next few weeks around the rest of the country - visit the road-show page for regular updates. http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/guidance/roadshows.html Best wishes Gareth ------------------------------------- Gareth J Johnson SHERPA Repository Development Officer SHERPA: http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/ Hon. Secretary CILIP University, College & Research Group (UC&RG) UCRG: http://www.cilip.org.uk/ucrg A29, Greenfield Medical Library, A Floor, Medical School, Queen's Medical Centre, Information Services, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK Online diary: http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/guidance/speaking-diary.html OpenDOAR: http://www.opendoar.org/ Tel: +44 (0)115-84-67544 Fax: +44 (0)115-82-39549 ------------------------------------- This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses, which could damage your computer system: you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.