Open Access and Your Thesis

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  • Session for graduate and academic researchers | Researcher@Library

This webinar will provide an overview of everything you need to know to prepare a PhD or Masters by Research thesis for becoming open access in the University of Melbourne's institutional repository.

Topics explored in this webinar include:

  • Systems used for examination and open access publishing: TES and Minerva Access;
  • Benefits of making a thesis open access;
  • Selecting and applying embargo periods;
  • University policy governing public access to graduate research theses;
  • Managing third-party copyright;
  • Publishing thesis-related research after a thesis is open access; and
  • Issues to be aware of early if planning to submit a thesis-with-publications.

You can find out more on the My Thesis in the Library and Open Scholarship websites. There will be plenty of time to ask your questions during the webinar.

Register for the session using the "Book Now" link to the left. Once you're registered, you will receive an email with the Zoom webinar information. Check your university email account a few days before your session to find the access link.

This event is part of the Researcher@Library program, and is presented for University of Melbourne staff and students only. For more information, email libraryresearch-tickets@unimelb.edu.au.

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