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DESCRIPTION:Once a year\, library staff and administrators spend valuable time completing the ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey. But what happens with that survey data after you submit it? What if it could be more than a task to check off your to-do list and result in actionable change? Join us for this free\, 30-minute presentation. 
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/oa-master-class-for-academics-and-specials/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:OA Master Class for Public Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Dive into data from the Public Library Association’s Annual Surveys and learn how to address common frustrations and introduce actionable change.
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SUMMARY:OA Master Class for Public Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Learn how your library can break through increasing obstacles\, from paywalls to struggles with authentication\, and tap into more than 65 million high-quality academic resources\, no login required.
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/open-access-master-class-for-public-libraries-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:OA Master Class for Academics and Specials
DESCRIPTION:In today’s budget-conscious academic environment\, Open Access (OA) is no longer just a philosophical ideal—it’s a practical necessity. But what does OA adoption look like from a real-world perspective?     \n\n\n\nLearn more in this free\, 30-minute webinar. 
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/open-access-master-class-for-academic-and-specials/
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SUMMARY:Open Access Master Class for Public Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the ongoing fight against misinformation—and see how libraries can help patrons come out on top.
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/open-access-master-class-for-public-libraries-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sirsidynix.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CS_emailheader_emailheader-OAmasterclass-public.jpg
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DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nSee 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.
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/oa-master-class-series-for-academic-special-libraries/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Open Access Master Class for Public Libraries
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URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/open-access-master-class-for-public-libraries-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T213209
CREATED:20250203T192443Z
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SUMMARY:OA Master Class Series for Academic & Special Libraries\, Room to Breathe: Maximizing Library Resources on a Budget 
DESCRIPTION: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?   \n\n\n\nJoin 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.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will:  \n\n\n\n\nLook at trends in the academic publishing and how grant funding has affected the research landscape \n\n\n\nExamine ways in which open access resources can help meet the information needs of your faculty and students \n\n\n\nExplore ways to use OER textbooks and resources at your institution to forward equity and diversity goals \n\n\n\nLearn how CloudSource OA can transform your approach to collection development \n\n\n\n\nSee 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.
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/oa-master-class-series-for-academic-libraries-room-to-breathe-maximizing-library-resources-on-a-budget/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sirsidynix.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CS_emailheader_emailheader-OAmasterclass-academic.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary%C5%9Bka Connolly":MAILTO:Maryska.Connolly@sirsidynix.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T213209
CREATED:20250203T191716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T174115Z
UID:10002947-1739451600-1739453400@www.sirsidynix.com
SUMMARY:Open Access Master Class for Public Libraries\, Room to Breathe: Maximizing Library Resources on a Budget
DESCRIPTION: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?  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin 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.   \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will:  \n\n\n\n\nLook at trends in library funding and information access \n\n\n\nExamine ways in which open access resources can meet the information needs of your patrons \n\n\n\nExplore ways to support digital literacy and lifelong learning in your community with open educational resources \n\n\n\nLearn how CloudSource OA can transform your approach to collection development \n\n\n\n\nPublic 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.
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/open-access-master-class-for-public-libraries-room-to-breathe-maximizing-library-resources-on-a-budget/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:OA Master Class Series for Academic Libraries\, OER Champions: Bringing Down the Cost of Education One Textbook at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Students are increasingly unable to afford the high costs of traditional textbooks. Many faculty are responding by seeking out OA alternatives\, which continue to grow exponentially. What does this shift mean for academic libraries and how can you make OER easier to implement on your campus?  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for the latest installment of our free\, 30-minute Open Access Master Class.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will:  \n\n\n\n\nExplore how students and researchers are already using OER \n\n\n\nInvestigate the trends in higher education that are prompting the movement \n\n\n\nUncover how CloudSource— the OA-forward discovery platform from SirsiDynix— is changing how you discover and use open educational resources.  \n\n\n\n\nAcademic libraries serve students with different levels of comfort with research methods and discovery tools. Set them up for success by providing the quality\, open access resources they need where and when they need them—with no login or authentication needed. Register today. resources and kick off 2025 ready to tackle what’s next.
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/oa-master-class-series-for-academic-libraries-oer-champions-bringing-down-the-cost-of-education-one-textbook-at-a-time/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary%C5%9Bka Connolly":MAILTO:Maryska.Connolly@sirsidynix.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T130000
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SUMMARY:Open Access Master Class for Public Libraries\, OER Champions: Bringing Down the Cost of Education One Textbook at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Students and patrons are increasingly unable to afford the high cost of educational and training material. Open educational resources (OER)\, which have grown exponentially over the last 10 years\, can help. Want to see the types of resources that are available and learn how public libraries can leverage them? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for the latest installment of our free\, 30-minute Open Access Master Class.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will:   \n\n\n\n\nExplore what OER is and how you can find it \n\n\n\nIdentify educational materials that can meet the needs of your community \n\n\n\nUncover how CloudSource—the OA-forward discovery platform from SirsiDynix— is changing how you discover and use open educational resources  \n\n\n\n\nPublic libraries serve patrons with different levels of comfort with research methods and discovery tools. Set them up for success by providing the quality\, open access resources they need where and when they need them—with no login or authentication needed. Register today.
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/open-access-master-class-for-public-libraries/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary%C5%9Bka Connolly":MAILTO:Maryska.Connolly@sirsidynix.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T121500
DTSTAMP:20260409T213209
CREATED:20240618T211409Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Innovation Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the Society for Scholarly Publishing for this free webinar highlighting new and exciting industry innovations. You’ll hear from Dave Myers\, CEO of Data Licensing Alliance\, Inc; Maryska Connolly\, the CloudSource Director of Partnerships & Communications; and more.
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/2024-innovation-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary%C5%9Bka Connolly":MAILTO:Maryska.Connolly@sirsidynix.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T213209
CREATED:20240108T184000Z
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SUMMARY:The Role of Public Libraries in the Open Access Movement
DESCRIPTION:The open access (OA) movement found early success in the scholarly and scientific community\, but those victories can span well beyond the academic realm. Public libraries—many of which are on the front lines battling misinformation—need this type of quality\, reliable information now more than ever. \n\n\n\nHow can open access resources serve the varied needs of your community and save your library money? \n\n\n\nIn this episode of AL Live\, sponsored by SirsiDynix’s CloudSource\, you’ll learn more about the public library’s role in the OA movement and discover how CloudSource OA—the first truly content-neutral platform to aggregate the global body of OA and OER content—can help make access to quality\, peer-reviewed resources an achievable part of your content strategy. \n\n\n\nTogether we will explore: \n\n\n\n\nHow the egalitarian roots of the OA movement mirror the public library. \n\n\n\nHow OA and open educational resources (OER) can be tools to combat misinformation. \n\n\n\nWays that OA helps counter income inequality\, leveling the playing field. \n\n\n\nHow OA can help during a time of shrinking library budgets. \n\n\n\nWays to leverage CloudSource OA to help cultivate lifetime library patrons\n\n\n\n\nRegister today. See how CloudSource OA can put credible\, timely resources into the hands of every patron\, at every library—with one click and no authentication required.
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/the-role-of-public-libraries-in-the-open-access-movement/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary%C5%9Bka Connolly":MAILTO:Maryska.Connolly@sirsidynix.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T213209
CREATED:20240404T145437Z
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SUMMARY:Open Access 101 for Academics: How to be an Effective Open Access Advocate at Your Institution
DESCRIPTION:Have you watched the cost of database subscriptions rise and wonder if there’s something you can do to help? Do you want to get your colleagues and users more engaged with the growing body of OER and open access content? \n\n\n\nAcademic libraries are often caught in the middle of the struggle to meet the needs of students and faculty\, often with shrinking budgets and overworked staff. It’s obvious to many librarians that the growing open access movement could hold the key to meeting the needs of your institution and easing tension around shrinking budgets and resources. How can you convince colleagues and stakeholders at your library to see that same potential? \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn tips and tricks for becoming an open access advocate and discover how CloudSource OA\, the first truly content neutral platform that aggregates the global body of OA and OER content\, can further support your journey. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will explore: \n\n\n\n\nFacts and figures about the quality and prevalence of open access resources\n\n\n\nHow to recruit students and faculty to your cause\n\n\n\nHow to evaluate your collection to determine how much of what you already subscribe to is actually open\n\n\n\nThe ins and outs of CloudSource OA\, which provides access to millions of OA and OER materials with one click—no login or authentication required—as well as enhanced metadata\, information on an article’s peer-review status\, copyright\, citations\, social media buzz\, and more\n\n\n\n\nRegister today. See how CloudSource OA can improve your user experience\, transform your approach to collection development\, and help you lead the way to OA at your library.
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/open-access-101-for-academics-how-to-be-an-effective-open-access-advocate-at-your-institution/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary%C5%9Bka Connolly":MAILTO:Maryska.Connolly@sirsidynix.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T213209
CREATED:20240404T142016Z
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SUMMARY:Open Access 101 for Publics: How to Be an Effective Open Access Advocate at Your Library
DESCRIPTION:Are you watching the cost of database subscriptions rise and wondering how public libraries can keep up? Do you want to get your colleagues and patrons more engaged with the growing body of OER and open access content? \n\n\n\nYou know the growing open access movement could hold the key to meeting the needs of your patrons and easing tension around shrinking budgets and resources. How can you convince colleagues and stakeholders at your library to see that same potential? \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn tips and tricks for becoming an open access advocate and discover how CloudSource OA\, the first truly content neutral platform that aggregates the global body of OA and OER content\, can further support your journey. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this free\, 30-minute webinar to learn why you might choose to customize collections and how CloudSource OA can support the individualized research needs of your patrons. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will explore: \n\n\n\n\nFacts and figures about the quality and prevalence of open access resources\n\n\n\nHow to find and partner with other OA advocates and recruit patrons to the cause\n\n\n\nHow to evaluate your collection to determine how much of what you already subscribe to is actually open\n\n\n\nThe ins and outs of CloudSource OA\, which provides access to millions of OA and OER materials with one click—no login or authentication required—as well as enhanced metadata\, information on an article’s peer-review status\, copyright\, citations\, social media buzz\, and more\n\n\n\n\nRegister today. See how CloudSource OA can improve your user experience\, transform your approach to collection development\, and help you lead the way to OA at your library.
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/open-access-101-for-publics-how-to-be-an-effective-open-access-advocate-at-your-library/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary%C5%9Bka Connolly":MAILTO:Maryska.Connolly@sirsidynix.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T213209
CREATED:20240404T135709Z
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SUMMARY:Open Access 101 for Publics: Building the OA Collection That's Right for You
DESCRIPTION:From a high school student seeking practice calculus problems to a tour guide researching local history\, your library serves a variety of community members with different backgrounds and needs. The one thing these patrons often have in common? They want quality\, easy-to-find sources with one-click access to full-text content. \n\n\n\nCloudSource\, our robust\, intuitive discovery platform\, provides patrons with credible information on any subject and one-click access to millions of OA and OER materials—no login or authentication required. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this free\, 30-minute webinar to learn why you might choose to customize collections and how CloudSource OA can support the individualized research needs of your patrons. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will: \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to create custom research collections for different patron groups.\n\n\n\nDiscover how open access resources can support a multidisciplinary approach to learning.\n\n\n\nLearn about the different content types that can be included in a custom open access collection.\n\n\n\n\nLearn how CloudSource OA can improve your patron experience and transform your approach to collection development. Discover how you can save money on expensive resources with our free collection analysis tool. Register today.
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/open-access-series-101-for-publics-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary%C5%9Bka Connolly":MAILTO:Maryska.Connolly@sirsidynix.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T213209
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SUMMARY:Open Access 101 for Academics: Google Scholar vs. CloudSource OA: A Side-by-Side Comparison
DESCRIPTION:Google Scholar may be a go-to research tool for student researchers\, faculty\, and other members of the campus community\, but its results—which often lack relevancy\, full-text options\, and peer-review designations—can leave users feeling frustrated. \n\n\n\nCloudSource OA\, our robust\, easy-to-use discovery platform\, provides faculty and students with credible information on any subject and one-click access to millions of OA and OER materials—no login or authentication required. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this free\, 30-minute webinar to continue the side-by-side comparison of CloudSource OA and Google Scholar . . . and see who comes out on top. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will: \n\n\n\n\nSee how Google Scholar’s discovery experience stacks up against CloudSource OA’s.\n\n\n\nExplore how access to information differs between platforms.\n\n\n\nLook at crucial variances in the quality of Google Scholar and CloudSource OA’s research materials.\n\n\n\n\nLearn how CloudSource OA can improve your patron experience and transform your approach to collection development. Discover how you can save money on expensive resources with our free collection analysis tool. Register today.
URL:https://www.sirsidynix.com/event/open-access-101-for-academics-google-scholar-vs-cloudsource-oa-a-side-by-side-comparison/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary%C5%9Bka Connolly":MAILTO:Maryska.Connolly@sirsidynix.com
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