Nov 6, 2009
(Webcast invitation) New Publishing Models: Developing a common platform for university press e-book distribution
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation recently awarded four university presses with a grant to support development of a collaborative university press electronic book project. The grant will fund multifaceted research into the feasibility of developing a consortium of university presses to deliver e-books to libraries on a shared platform. Monica McCormick, Program Officer for Digital Scholarly Publishing at New York University, will join us to discuss the project. 

Oct 1, 2009
(Closed) Webcast invitation - Administrators and Open Access to research: The view from today (a SPARC pre-OA Week event)
Working with administrators will be a key focus on many campuses during Open Access Week 2009. On October 13th, pioneers in engaging administrators on the topic of research access – and facilitating action – will join us to share their experiences in securing support for Open Access at their institutions.

Sep 17, 2009
(Registration has closed) Webcast invitation - The next level of student engagement: Open Access Week and beyond (Sept. 30)
Tapping into student energy, commitment, and national networks can transform library programs around faculty and campus engagement, including those planned for October. On September 30th, please join us for a Webcast on “The next level of student engagement: Open Access Week and beyond.” Nick Shockey, SPARC’s Student Advocacy Fellow and engineer of the student summit, will discuss new ways to get student attention – including new messages and tools he’s developed, how to connect to the burgeoning student network for Open Access, and how to plug in to the student initiative for Open Access Week.

Jul 28, 2009
Now online: Video and slides from the SPARC-ACRL forum in July
Library and publishing innovators offered concrete data and strategies for “Rough waters: Navigating hard times in the scholarly communication marketplace,” at the SPARC-ACRL forum at ALA in Chicago, July 2009

Jul 22, 2009
Webcast invitation: Engaging faculty and students through the Sparky Awards; Creative partnerships at Penn State
At Penn State University, the 2009 Sparky Awards video contest is the center of a new four-way cross-campus partnership that is taking the conversation on access to information way beyond the library. This year, Penn State will syndicate the Sparky Awards specifically to motivate students to get engaged on issues related to the value of information sharing – including copyright and new media – and has created an unparalleled team of partners to spearhead the effort.