Open Access Showcase

Celebrate International Open Access Week with Criss Library at the Open Access Showcase, an afternoon dedicated to highlighting the impact of open scholarship at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Discover how open access is expanding the reach of research, increasing visibility for faculty scholarship, and creating more equitable access to knowledge.

The showcase will feature:

A keynote presentation from Susan Reay, the Director of the Grace Abbott School of Social work sharing her experience with open scholarship.

A faculty panel discussion on the benefits of publishing in DigitalCommons@UNO and using Open Educational Resources (OER).

Recognition of Open Access Champions, celebrating those whose work has made a significant impact through open access.

Opportunities to learn how Criss Library can help you increase the visibility and accessibility of your research.

Whether you're already publishing openly or simply curious about open access, this event offers practical insights, faculty perspectives, and inspiration for making your scholarship more widely available. Come celebrate the power of open scholarship and discover how open access helps research reach farther, make a greater impact, and serve a broader community.