Open Access Master Class for Public Libraries, Room to Breathe: Maximizing Library Resources on a Budget
2025-02-13 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Public libraries have long faced challenges in staffing, budgeting, and services. Recent threats to federal funding may further stress limited fiscal resources. Meanwhile, the prevalence of misinformation and disinformation in the media and online communities has only increased. How can public libraries meet the growing need for trustworthy information as budgets shrink?

Join us for this free webinar, as we discuss practical, cost-effective, and user-friendly ways to reach your goals and provide quality, peer-reviewed resources to your patrons.

Together, we will:

Look at trends in library funding and information access

Examine ways in which open access resources can meet the information needs of your patrons

Explore ways to support digital literacy and lifelong learning in your community with open educational resources

Learn how CloudSource OA can transform your approach to collection development

Public libraries aren’t just a place to check out books and eBooks. They are the cornerstones of their communities, offering critical digital resources, access to technology, and welcoming spaces to learn and collaborate. Let us show you how CloudSource OA – a unique discovery platform for every library – can make meeting the evolving needs of your community just a little easier.

OA Master Class Series for Academic & Special Libraries, Room to Breathe: Maximizing Library Resources on a Budget
2025-02-13 14:00 - 14:30
Academic and special libraries have a mission to offer high-quality, current, and peer-reviewed scholarship to their users, but the rising cost of academic subscriptions pared with tightening budgets can strain even the most generous e-resource budget. How do you decide what to spend your limited funding on, especially in light of recent challenges to federal grant funding?

Join us for this free webinar as we explore practical, cost-effective, and user-friendly ways to reach your goals and provide quality, peer-reviewed resources to your users.

Together, we will:

Look at trends in the academic publishing and how grant funding has affected the research landscape

Examine ways in which open access resources can help meet the information needs of your faculty and students

Explore ways to use OER textbooks and resources at your institution to forward equity and diversity goals

Learn how CloudSource OA can transform your approach to collection development

See how CloudSource OA – a revolutionary discovery platform from SirisDynix – can improve your user experience, transform your approach to collection development, and help you save money on expensive resources.
