Course descriptions are provided for available courses AND their prerequisites. View a list of courses offered during the Summer 2012 term.
Please note
This course information is derived from the Online Course Catalog, which is under development. The information may not be accurate and is provided only as a convenience. Please consult the print or PDF version of the Course Catalog for all official course information.
Open Access
Open access (OA) refers to the free and open distribution of knowledge that are digitally available worldwide typically under a form of open license that is maintained by an academic institution, scholarly society, museum, government or other well established organizations and agencies. There are many forms of OA content including-but not limited to-journals, books, data, open educational resources and courseware, theses and dissertations. The goals of such content is that it is well conceived and managed throughout its life-cycle that typically will include curation and preservation. This course provides an overview of the issues related to OA content development, creation and management. Topics include a survey of major OA activities, legal and policy concerns, best practices, and the major tools and resources used in OA. The course serves as a gateway for individuals who want to work in open access or who are already working in open access and want a broader understanding of the area.
Course details
- Course number: LIS-530P
- Credits: 3.00
- Academic Level: Graduate
- Currently Offered: Yes
- Course Type: Lecture
This information was taken from the Simmons College Registrar. Please report any errors or corrections to cas@simmons.edu.
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