To celebrate Open Access Week the LACUNY Scholarly Communications Roundtable is hosting an event on Digital Scholarship and the Public Good.

Join CUNY Librarians and Faculty for a talk by guest speakers, Polly Thistlethwaite and Jesse Daniels, CUNY faculty and authors of Being a Scholar in the Digital Era: Transforming Scholarly Practices for the Public Good (Policy Press, 2016). The talk will be followed by a lively open discussion about scholarly practices, digital publics, activism, and the ethics of sharing. Refreshments will be served.

• Where: The Graduate Center, CUNY Room C205
• When: October 27, 10-12pm
• For more details and to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-scholarship-and-the-public-good-tickets-38436704217

The presenters encourage session attendees to submit questions and comments in advance of the session to start a discussion.

Previously, Polly Thistlethwaite and Jesse Daniels hosted an ACERT Lunchtime Seminar titled, “Publishing, Impact and Rights: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Being a Scholar.”

Please share this announcement widely with faculty and staff at your campus.