Sharks in the water: Don’t let predatory publishers scare you away from Open Access

This was a Lunchtime Kōrero session at Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland for Open Access Week 2023.

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Are you afraid to publish your article Open Access because you’re not sure how to tell a predatory publisher from a legitimate one? This talk dispelled some of the myths that surround predatory publishing and Open Access. It included some common red flags that can identify predatory publishers, as well as the best online tools and platforms that can help you critically assess journals before you submit.

This session consisted of a short presentation created by Donna MacColl and presented by Berit Anderson and Rachel Chidlow, with Q&A after.

Speaker Bios:

• Dr. Donna MacColl is a Team Leader for Nga Rātonga Manaaki Rangahau o Te Tumu Herenga, Waipapa Taumata Rau, Research Services, Libraries and Learning Services at the University of Auckland.
• Berit Anderson is the Open Access Delivery Lead, and is part of Nga Rātonga Manaaki Rangahau o Te Tumu Herenga, Waipapa Taumata Rau, Research Services, Libraries and Learning Services at the University of Auckland.
• Rachel Chidlow is the Open Access Business Lead and the Mangager of Nga Rātonga Manaaki Rangahau o Te Tumu Herenga, Waipapa Taumata Rau, Research Services, Libraries and Learning Services at the University of Auckland.