Good afternoon, everyone! On behalf of N.C. A&T’s Bluford Library, I invite you to join us for the following events as we celebrate Open Access Week. Please see the attached flyer for more details. International Open Access Week North Carolina A&T State University, F.D. Bluford Library Event Coordinators: Shavon Stewart, Iyanna Sims, and Franklin Robinson 1. Community Over Commercialization: Embracing Open Scholarship in Teaching and Research A Panel Discussion​ Wed., Oct. 23, 2024​, 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST, Zoom: https://ncat.zoom.us/s/95110115857 As part of Bluford Library’s celebration of International Open Access Week, we are hosting a virtual panel discussion centered on this year’s OAW theme, “Community over Commercialization.” This event will explore how the university’s open-access initiatives, including e-journal publishing, open educational resources (OERs), and Creative Commons licensing, empower community-driven scholarly communication and education. Our panelists, including N.C. A&T faculty who lead open publishing efforts, will share their insights on the benefits of prioritizing open access over commercial models. 1. Finding That Needle in the Haystack: Building Community Legacies through Genealogy, Archives, and Open Sources Thurs., Oct. 24, 2024,​ 1:00-2:30 PM, EST, ​F.D. Bluford Library, Seminar Room 258 & Zoom: Https://ncat.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcscOqprTgsGd2KPT7lmOIVQfrYBET9FVNC In celebration of Open Access Week, the university archivist (James R. Stewart) will lead a workshop. This engaging session will highlight how to leverage Open Educational Resources (OER) to enhance genealogical research and navigate archival materials effectively. By emphasizing the importance of community engagement and open access to information, this workshop also highlights how knowledge sharing can strengthen community ties and promote collective learning. Objectives: Introduce participants to essential genealogy research methodologies and best practices. Explain the significance of OER in supporting individual genealogy projects. Demonstrate how to locate and utilize OER resources relevant to family history research. Foster a supportive environment for participants to share their research experiences and findings Regards, Vicki Vicki Coleman Dean of Library Services North Carolina A&T State University F.D. Bluford Library 1601 East Market Street Greensboro, NC 27411 Pronouns: She, Her Email: vcoleman@ncat.edu<mailto:vcoleman@ncat.edu> Office: 336-285-4151 Fax: 336-334-7011 ------- NOTICE: This e-mail correspondence is subject to Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. --------