Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-27-2024

Publication Title

2024 South Central Chapter / Medical Library Association (SCC/MLA) Annual Meeting, Dallas, October 25-29, 2024

Abstract

Background: LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans Libraries hosted outreach events during International Open Access Week in October 2023. We partnered with colleagues at Tulane School of Medicine Library to build and strengthen working relationships and expand the expert content offered to our institution. It was also an opportunity to raise the profile of the LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans Libraries within the institution and allow newly hired librarians and staff members to collaborate on a group project. Events were held throughout the week at both campuses of LSU Health- New Orleans. The events included open houses, an Open-Access themed Escape Room, hybrid presentations on Open Science themed topics, and a documentary viewing. A NNLM Exhibit Grant was used to fund the materials and activities.

Description: The broad nature of International Open Access Week topics opened the possibility for partnering with health science librarians at a nearby medical school. The highlight of the collaboration was presentations on Open Science topics in a hybrid format to reach both institutions. The highlight of the outreach activities was a themed Escape Room for a hands-on in-person learning experience about Open Access publishing.

Conclusion: The effort was successful in both the collaboration among new faculty and staff at LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans as well as strengthening the connection with Tulane School of Medicine librarians. Future events will focus on specific audiences and holding the events over a longer period of time. Opportunities to offer outreach events at both institutions will be explored.

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