Aston datasets are well-used globally

This graph shows the number of downloads of datasets from Aston Data Explorer (http://researchdata.aston.ac.uk/) since January 2017. Academics at Aston are creating important data which is being used globally.

VLeBooks - temporary maintenance warning

Temporary maintenance to VLeBooks will be carried out on Tuesday 30th October at 17:00. It is expected to last less than 30 minutes, during which time you will be unable to access the site and any eBooks hosted on it.

Open Access, Open Data, Open Science training events

For Aston researchers/academics

As part of ‘International Open Access Week’, http://www.openaccessweek.org/, Library Services at Aston are running a series of events which may be of interest to you:

Monday 22 October: Open Access and Research Data drop-in surgery, MB525(b) 14:00 to 16:00

·         Do you have any questions about Open Access, Research Data Management, or REF? Would you like some hands-on training in Pure or Aston Data Explorer? Pop in and speak to Leigh, Malcolm and Ammar.

Tuesday 23 October: Open Science at Aston University, MB525(b) 14:00 to 15:30

·         The ‘Open Science’ agenda at Aston is an important feature of the University’s international research standing. It is a concept that incorporates open access publishing, open data and online researcher profiles, amongst other aspects. It also covers both STEM and AHSS areas. In this session you will learn about what Aston is doing to support the Open Science agenda, along with how you should be involved. Followed by a Q&A session.

Thursday 25 October: Highlighting your research while avoiding predatory publishers, MB525(b) 14:00 to 15:30

·         Questions about choosing the right journal to publish in? Not sure about those emails you keep getting from journals and conferences? Come to this presentation to learn more about identifying predatory publishers, followed by a Q&A session.

To book on to an event (Tues &/or Thurs), please email openaccess@aston.ac.uk - we look forward to seeing you soon!