Scholarly Communication

Established in 2001, the UNICA Scholarly Communication Group gathers Heads of Libraries and Senior Librarians from UNICA member universities. The Group aims to serve as a think tank on the evolution of the role of university libraries in educational processes and academic research and in the changing technological environment. Biennial Scholarly Communication Seminars are organised to share our Members’ experiences and to acknowledge the impact that the new scholarly communication management models have on our institutions.

The recommendations and the conclusions of the Seminars have been sent to the European Commission, to scientific and political authorities and to the UNICA members.

Contact:

Françoise Vandooren (Université libre de Bruxelles)

Chair of UNICA Scholarly Communication Group

francoise.vandooren@ulb.ac.be 

Important documents:

• 17 July 2012: European Commission adopts Communication and Recommendation on access to and preservation of scientific information
• The Future of Scholarly Publication, by Paul Ayris, Director of UCL Library Services and UCL Copyright Officer
• Report on Open Access and Preservation Policies in Europe / Open Access in the Commission proposal for Horizon 2020
• Results of the EC public consultation on scientific information in the digital age