The Open Access module offers a comprehensive insight into various aspects of Open Access.

Module objectives:

• Understanding the legal framework for secondary publication
• Knowledge of publishing guidelines and their implementation
• Ability to plan and carry out secondary publication
• Awareness of the importance of secondary publication for the visibility and impact of research

Contents:

• Introduction to secondary publication: definition and significance
• Legal framework: copyright, embargo periods, legal requirements
• Publishing guidelines: analysis and interpretation of publishing contracts
• Practical steps for secondary publication: selection of suitable repositories, technical implementation, metadata management
• Advantages of secondary publication: increasing the visibility, impact and traceability of research
• Case studies and best practices: successful examples and lessons learned