Milner Library’s Scholarly Communication Team is here to support your open access needs.
Unit: Scholarly Communication
Google Dataset Search: Using open access tools during the research process
Open access is often discussed in terms of publishing but can also be part of the research process.
Summer Open Access activities
Summer is a good time to explore the world of Open Access. Check out information on linked data, virtual conferences, newsletters, and more!
Open Access documents from the Government Publishing Office
Much of the material created by the United States Government is not copyrighted, but many historical publications are only available in physical formats. Open access efforts are working to change that.
Streaming in ISU ReD: Research beyond an article
Most of the items uploaded to Illinois State University’s institutional repository are PDFs. But for those whose work is better showcased outside the boundaries of an article, ISU ReD has that covered, too.
Search scholarly works preserved by the Internet Archive
Like any material, Open Access publications sometimes “disappear” from the web. Professional organizations dissolve and their conference web pages are taken down, publishers cease operations and their assets are sold or go into legal limbo, and individuals lose interest in maintaining websites and move on.
Milner Offers Workshops for CTLT Summer Institute
Milner Library faculty will facilitate a variety of workshops as part of CTLT’s Summer Institute.
Open access publishing webinar to be held on May 10
Interested in learning more about publishing as an open access author? Register for this May 10 webinar.
Discovering affordable materials for your classes and research
Learn about affordable research resources from Milner Library’s scholarly communication team.
ISU ReD marks its 10,000th item
ISU ReD, Illinois State University’s institutional repository, recently marked an important milestone: its 10,000th addition