Democratizing Knowledge: Open Access & Institutional Repositories Training Course

INTRODUCTION

"Empower your institution and researchers with our Open Access & Institutional Repositories Training Course. Learn to navigate the landscape of open access publishing, build and manage effective institutional repositories, and promote scholarly communication. This Open Access & Institutional Repositories Training Course equips librarians, researchers, and administrators with the skills to foster open access initiatives, enhance research visibility, and ensure the long-term preservation of scholarly outputs. Discover how to leverage institutional repositories to democratize knowledge and amplify research impact."

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is meticulously designed for:

  • Library Directors and Managers: To develop and implement open access policies and strategies.
  • Scholarly Communication Librarians: To support researchers in open access publishing.
  • Institutional Repository Managers: To build and maintain effective repositories.
  • Researchers and Faculty: To understand open access publishing and deposit requirements.
  • Research Administrators: To manage research outputs and ensure compliance.
  • Information Science Students and Professionals: To gain expertise in open access and repositories.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the principles and benefits of 1 open access publishing.
  • Develop and implement open access policies and strategies.
  • Build and manage effective institutional repositories.
  • Navigate copyright and licensing issues in open access.
  • Understand metadata standards for institutional repositories.
  • Implement deposit workflows and ensure data quality.
  • Promote open access initiatives and engage with researchers.
  • Utilize open access publishing platforms and tools.
  • Understand the role of institutional repositories in research assessment.
  • Understand the importance of persistent identifiers.

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to Open Access:

  • Overview of open access principles and models.
  • The benefits of open access for researchers and institutions.
  • Understanding different open access publishing models (gold, green, hybrid).
  • Key open access initiatives and policies.

Module 2: Building and Managing Institutional Repositories:

  • Planning and designing institutional repositories.
  • Selecting repository software and platforms.
  • Configuring and customizing repository settings.
  • Developing repository policies and guidelines.

Module 3: Metadata and Interoperability:

  • Metadata standards for institutional repositories (Dublin Core, OAI-PMH).
  • Ensuring interoperability with other systems and platforms.
  • Metadata enrichment and quality control.
  • Using persistent identifiers (DOIs, Handles).

Module 4: Copyright and Licensing:

  • Understanding copyright and intellectual property issues.
  • Creative Commons licenses and open access publishing.
  • Developing copyright policies for institutional repositories.
  • Managing author rights and permissions.

Module 5: Deposit Workflows and Data Quality:

  • Developing deposit workflows and procedures.
  • Implementing automated deposit processes.
  • Ensuring data quality and consistency.
  • Managing metadata and file formats.

Module 6: Promoting Open Access and Researcher Engagement:

  • Developing communication and outreach strategies.
  • Educating researchers on open access publishing.
  • Organizing workshops and training sessions.
  • Building partnerships and collaborations.

Module 7: Open Access Publishing Platforms and Tools:

  • Overview of open access publishing platforms (e.g., Open Journal Systems, arXiv).
  • Using open access discovery tools and databases.
  • Evaluating open access journals and publishers.
  • Understanding predatory publishing.

Module 8: Research Assessment and Open Access:

  • The role of institutional repositories in research assessment.
  • Utilizing open access metrics and impact indicators.
  • Developing open access policies for research evaluation.
  • Understanding the DORA declaration.

Module 9: Legal and Policy Compliance:

  • Understanding funder mandates and institutional policies.
  • Navigating legal deposit requirements.
  • Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
  • Developing data management plans.

Module 10: Future Trends and Sustainability:

  • Emerging trends in open access and scholarly communication.
  • Developing sustainable business models for open access.
  • The role of open access in global knowledge sharing.
  • The future of institutional repositories.

 CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

  • Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

 

Democratizing Knowledge: Open Access & Institutional Repositories Training Course
Dates Fees Location Action
07/04/2025 - 18/04/2025 $3,950 Kigali
14/04/2025 - 25/04/2025 $2,450 Nairobi
05/05/2025 - 16/05/2025 $4,950 Johannesburg
12/05/2025 - 23/05/2025 $2,950 Mombasa
19/05/2025 - 30/05/2025 $2,450 Nairobi
02/06/2025 - 13/06/2025 $3,950 Kigali
09/06/2025 - 20/06/2025 $2,950 Mombasa
16/06/2025 - 27/06/2025 $2,450 Nairobi
07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 $2,950 Kigali
14/04/2025 - 25/04/2025 $2,450 Nairobi
05/05/2025 - 16/05/2025 $5,950 Dubai
12/05/2025 - 23/05/2025 $5,950 Instanbul
19/05/2025 - 30/05/2025 $2,450 Nairobi
02/06/2025 - 13/06/2025 $3 Kigali
16/06/2025 - 27/06/2025 $2,450 Nairobi
07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 $3,950 Kigali
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $2,450 Nairobi
04/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 $2,950 Mombasa
11/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 $5,950 Instanbul
18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 $2,450 Nairobi
01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 $3,950 Kigali
08/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 $5,950 Instanbul
15/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 $2,450 Nairobi
06/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 $4,950 Johannesburg
13/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 $2,950 Mombasa
20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 $2,450 Nairobi
03/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 $4,950 Johannesburg
10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 $2,950 Mombasa
17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 $2,450 Nairobi
01/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 $2,450 Nairobi