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 2014-08-14

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 2014-04-24

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

How does free help me? Informative things like Wikipedia

How does free help me? Informative things like Wikipedia Posted: October 21st, 2019 We use it for everything – historical information, explaining movie endings, and biographies of our favorite celebrities. Wikipedia began in 2001, which is roughly the same time as a movement called Open Access, which we are celebrating this week. Before Wikipedia, hard cover books with a collection of facts were printed. These encyclopedias were expensive and it was hard to keep the information current. Just as Wikipedia makes facts more easily available to everyone using the Internet, Open Access hopes to do the same thing. However, it usually focuses on academic research that was previously only available through paid journal subscriptions. And just like Wikipedia, the results aren’t always perfect. When you research your next assignment, think about how hard that would be without access to all the information at your fingertips through the UCF Libraries’ Databases. As an added bonus, your friendly neighborhood librarian is here to help you navigate. Visit the Libraries’ website for more information

How does free help me? Funny things like throwing shade on Florida

How does free help me? Funny things like throwing shade on Florida Posted: October 23rd, 2019 Florida is called the sunshine state for more than just the weather. It has one of the broadest public record laws in the nation, with origins dating back to 1909. On the bright side, this wide interpretation of public records provides transparency in state public agencies. It could also be considered a factor in the creation of the internet meme “Florida Man.” This meme is based on strange news stories or crimes that take place in our home state and is based on news headlines like these: Florida man run over by van after dog pushes accelerator. Florida man arrested for allegedly fixing cars with Play Doh. Florida man builds mini car for his pet parrot. It has been proposed that by making arrest records freely available, unusual crimes are easier to uncover. Want to see another side of Florida? Visit STARS (Showcase of Text, Archives, Research & Scholarship), UCF’s Open Access institutional repository, which allows UCF faculty and students to make their work available to anyone. Here are some projects highlighting Florida in STARS: UCF Community Veterans History Project A History of Central Florida Podcast Tomorrow we will focus on the impact of making the very fabric of our DNA available. For More Information: To learn more about Open Access, visit https://library.ucf.edu/about/departments/scholarly-communication/open-access

How does free help me? Mind-blowing things like the mapping our DNA

How does free help me? Mind-blowing things like the mapping our DNA Posted: October 24th, 2019 Ever hear of a little company called 23andMe? For around $100, you can get a breakdown of your global heritage. You can even get it for your dog or cat. The availability to learn more about our own ancestry or genetic health markers is a result of the Human Genome Project. The original mapping of human DNA took thirteen years to complete, and involved 20 institutions around the globe. It is considered the world’s largest collaborative biological project, with a price tag of$2.7 billion. Who owns it? From the National Human Genome Research Institute: Every part of the genome sequenced by the Human Genome Project was made public immediately, and new information about the genome is posted almost every day in freely accessible databases or published in scientific journals (which may or may not be freely available to the public). The Supreme Court ruled in 2013 that naturally occurring human genes are not an invention and therefore cannot be patented. However, private companies can apply for patents on edited or synthetic genes, which have been altered significantly from their natural versions to count as a new, patentable, product. National Human Genome Research Institute UCF Researchers have contributed to the conversation as well. Here are just a few examples highlighted in STARS, UCF’s Open Access institutional repository: Multicolor CRISPR labeling of chromosomal loci in human cells RNA/DNA co-analysis from human skin and contact traces – results of a sixth collaborative EDNAP exercise Resolution of Crohn’s disease and complex regional pain syndrome following treatment of paratuberculosis Tomorrow we will find out how open software like GPS has changed the way we live our lives. For More Information: To learn more about Open Access, visit https://library.ucf.edu/about/departments/scholarly-communication/open-access