Open Access

“Would you like to open a subscription to this journal?” “Download this article for $35.00.” “Sign up to receive access to this article.” During my summer research I saw a lot of these windows pop up on my computer screen. One dead end followed by another. I grew weary of not having access to the studies that were highly pertinent to my area of research. Although my frustrations were never abated, I accepted this as my reality. I’ve acquiesced to the idea that my future as a researcher will be filled with endless hours of staring at a computer screen constantly telling me “No you may not read this article.” [excerpt

Meeting 2014-08-14

Meeting minutes and agenda of the Governors State University Open Access Task Force

Public Act 098-0295 or the Open Access to Research Articles Act Findings and Recommendations

Final report containing the findings and recommendations of Governors State University\u27s Open Access Task Force in compliance with Public Act 098-0295

Meeting 2014-10-02

Meeting minutes and agenda of the Governors State University Open Access Task Force

Meeting 2014-03-27

Meeting minutes and agenda of the Governors State University Open Access Task Force

Meeting 2014-04-24

Meeting minutes and agenda of the Governors State University Open Access Task Force

Meeting 2014-02-13

Meeting minutes and agenda of the Governors State University Open Access Task Force

Open Access Challenge

This class activity is designed to help health sciences students understand challenges to accessing public health information in a variety of settings. The exercise was created for students in Prof. Dailey’s Global Health class (HS 322) at Gettysburg College in Fall 2015. The activity, as well as notes for instructors considering using this exercise, are both shared here