Digital Developments at LSE Library: Open Access Realities and Online Information 2013: Conference reflections

Recently I attended a one-day conference organised by UK Serials Group (UKSG) on Open Access Realities. The conference aimed to explore how publishers, libraries and their partners have been reacting to global policy developments and working towards Open Access implementation. The day evolved around three key thinking points: What are the implications, strategically and operationally, of introducing new mandates and business models? ...  What have been the challenges – and surprises – so far? ...  What existing strengths have proved useful, and what skills or knowledge gaps have emerged? ..."