Beyond Open Access | STM

"The purpose of this new seminar is to look at the positives that an open access publishing model enables or encourages. Like the other successful STM London seminars (Innovations and E-Production) there will be a mixture of keynotes and panels with an emphasis on audience participation and discussion. This is a different sort of open access seminar. The intention is not to debate the model or discuss funding problems. Almost all publishers in membership are offering an open access option and some have major programmes. How can open access be a step towards improvements in scholarly communication? ..."