[IP-OA_Forum] Webinar invitation: Open 2.0: How Open Bibliometrics Can Reshape Scholarly Communications.

[Agata Morka <amorka@plos.org>]

Dear colleagues,

I would like to cordially invite you to the PLOS Webinar: Open 2.0 session this Friday on open bibliometrics. Please see the details below:

 

What? PLOS WEBINAR/ Open 2.0: How Open Bibliometrics Can Reshape Scholarly Communications.

When? June 21/ 2.30-3.30 PM CEST

Register: HERE

 

As Europe embraces the powerful potential of open bibliometrics, departing from proprietary data sources, recent developments signal a transformative shift. The French Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation partnered with OpenAlex, paving the way for a fully open bibliographic tool. Also utilizing OpenAlex data, Leiden University released the Leiden Ranking Open Edition, a milestone in transparent university rankings.

 

Join us for a webinar, "Open 2.0: How open bibliometrics can reshape scholarly communications", to discover the rationale behind these monumental decisions and uncover the impact on researchers and institutions alike. Explore firsthand reactions from the academic community and anticipate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Gain insights into the global implications of embracing open bibliometric tools.

 

This session marks the inauguration of our PLOS Webinar series, which showcases the latest developments in Open Science, with a particular focus on the European Research Area. Through this series, we aim to unite pioneers and innovators in exploring new frontiers in open scholarly communication within ERA, paving the way for a more collaborative and transparent research landscape.

 

Speakers:

Laetitia Bracco (University of Lorraine) 

Jason Portenoy (OpenAlex) 

Ludo Waltman (Leiden University) 

 

Why Attend?

By attending this webinar, you will:

• Understand the Rationale: Discover the motivations behind the bold decisions to use open bibliometrics.
• Explore the Impact: Learn about the significant effects these open bibliometric tools have on researchers and institutions, fostering a more transparent and collaborative research environment.
• Anticipate Future Challenges and Opportunities: Engage in discussions about the implications of adopting open bibliometric tools. Are we ready for this shift?

This session is a must-attend for anyone interested in the future of scholarly communications, offering a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and connect with pioneers in the field.

Registration:

Please register for the webinar here.

We look forward to your participation!

 

Kind regards,

Agata Morka

 

 

 

Agata Morka, PhD

Regional Director, Publishing Development (Europe)

 

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