Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm ET
You’ve probably heard of open access by now, but not everything that is openly available is also shared on open infrastructure. Using free and open source software platforms like DSpace, Islandora, and OJS is essential for sustainable and equitable scholarly communication infrastructure, and is a recurring theme in advocacy and policy (See COAR, Council of the European Union, UNESCO).
But who builds these platforms? And how can we ensure support for this work? One way to sustain these systems is by getting more involved: contributing code, for sure, but also through translation, documentation, UX testing, and providing feedback. Of course, there are challenges here too – local resources are spread thin, and often we don’t even have admin access to our own computers!
This event will feature presentations from folks who have contributed in varying ways to projects and platforms we all use regularly, including:
- Pierre Lasou (Université Laval) – DSpace (translation and documentation)
- Erica M. Johns (Cornell) and Colin B. Lukens (Harvard) – UX Testing in DCAT (DSpace)
- Mark Jordan (SFU) – PKP, Islandora
- Kimberly Chapman (University of Arizona) – DCAT Chair (DSpace)
We’ll then have time for questions and discussion. Hopefully those of you who are curious about contributing will feel empowered to do so, and everyone will leave with greater awareness of the importance of open infrastructure and the ability to advocate for choices that are in line with our goals and values!
Questions? Comments? Please add them to this document for discussion during the event.
This event will be recorded.
