NASIG 2024

Program Description:
Federal research funders are publishing new or updated public access policies in response to the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy's August 2022 'Nelson Memo'. These policies will include requirements that researchers self-archive the accepted manuscript in a publicly accessible repository - a process referred to as zero-embargo green open access. All updated policies will come into effect by December 31, 2025, which will result in a period of significant change to the research publication process for Federally-funded authors.
While this move will increase the availability of research, a likely consequence is the gradual erosion of usage on publishers' platforms which will undermine the subscriber base upon which green open access relies. In addition, not all Federal funders' policies are alike, which results in a complex landscape for institutions and authors to navigate.
 This session will cover a variety of new and forthcoming responses to support authors in meeting these zero-embargo green open access requirements and provide a lively discussion. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, and will gain additional insight into how their research communities will be able to fulfill funder mandates around public access in 2026 and beyond.
Learning Outcomes:
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, and will gain additional insight into how their research communities will be able to fulfill funder mandates around public access in 2026 and beyond.