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Workshop 3: Publishing journals using Open Journal Systems (OJS)
Speakers: Reggie Raju, Kevin Stranack, Bhanu Neupane, Lars Bjørnshauge, Ina Smith and Hilton Gibson
Venue: E-Classroom, JS Gericke Library, Stellenbosch University, c/o Victora & Ryneveld Streets, Stellenbosch (Google Maps), GPS: 33°55'59.30"S 18°51'50.61"E
Duration: 08h30 - 17h00
Presentations
1. IT Infrastructure/ Hilton Gibson
2. Brief introduction to SUNJournals using OJS/ Ina Smith
3. Open Journal Systems: an open access, open source publishing system/ Kevin Stranack
About this workshop
The programme will be divided into five parts namely publishing via the gold route, and introduction to OJS, the creation of a title using OJS and tips and finer points and, dissemination and discoverability.
Part 1
In terms of the first segment, attendees will be exposed to the fact that ‘self-publishing or hosting’ still retains the rigour associated with high quality journal publications/output.
Part 2
The second segment will focus on the introduction of OJS as an alternate method of publishing journals via an open access platform.
Part 3
The third segment, which will be the core of the workshop, will be a hands on demonstration of creating an open access journal publishing system using OJS. Attendees will also have the benefit of engaging with an expert on the software to set-up their title. Attendees will also be presented with a ‘do-it-yourself type’ help guide for easy adoption and application.
Part 4
The fourth segment will be covered by the originators of the software and share some of the intricate capabilities.
Part 5
The last segment will examine tools and processes that will facilitate dissemination and discoverability of content that is now available through an open access forum.
