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- Book Publishing Workshop 2020 with Peter Potter and Emily AndrewPotter, Peter J.; Andrew, Emily (2020-11-17)Peter Potter (Director, Virginia Tech Publishing) and Emily Andrew (Senior Editor, Cornell University Press) held a virtual book publishing workshop on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. The workshop gave faculty and graduate students the chance to learn more about the changing world of academic book publishing in the humanities and social sciences. Topics of discussion included: —How to locate the appropriate publisher for your work —How to prepare an attractive prospectus —How to turn your thesis into a book —The peer review process —Financial realities of scholarly publishing —Open Access and new digital horizons —What to expect of your publisher and what your publisher will expect of you
- Book Publishing Workshop 2021 with Peter Potter and Nadine ZimmerliPotter, Peter J. (2021-04-07)Peter Potter (Director, Virginia Tech Publishing) and Nadine Zimmerli (History & Social Sciences Editor, University of Virginia Press) held a virtual book publishing workshop on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The workshop provided an opportunity for faculty to learn more about the changing world of academic book publishing in the humanities and social sciences. Topics of discussion included:
- How to locate the appropriate publisher for your work
- How to prepare an attractive prospectus
- How to turn your thesis into a book
- The peer review process
- Financial realities of scholarly publishing
- Open Access and new digital horizons
- What to expect of your publisher and what your publisher will expect of you
- Connecting the Opens: Open Access, Open Education, Open DataPotter, Peter J.; Walz, Anita R.; DePauw, Karen P.; Jhangiani, Rajiv; Artiles, Mayra S.; Abbas, Montasir M.; Petters, Jonathan L.; Young, Philip (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2018-03-19)Open practices represent opportunities to align scholarly and instructional processes with scholarly ideals, ethical stances, real work impacts, and aspirations for a more just and equitable world. There are many types of “open.” The three we will discuss, open access, open education, and open data practices may appear distinct and siloed from each other; This is only a surface-level view. In reality, these open practices areas have tremendous areas of overlap. Their underlying values reflect similar aspirations for the common good, and aims of overcoming some shared problems found in research and instruction in higher education and in society in general. This panel features students, faculty, and administrators with wide range of expertise in the three areas of open access, open education, and open data. Join us for a stimulating conversation in which we come to understand the differences and similarities between the opens, their purposes, and their potential. Presenters: Peter Potter, Anita Walz Panelists: Karen DePauw, Rajiv Jhangiani, Philip Young, Jon Petters, Mayra Artiles, Monty Abbas This event was part of Virginia Tech’s Open Education 2018 Symposium and was attended by many graduate students from Preparing the Future Professoriate. Video credit: Abram Diaz-Strandberg
- For the Public Good: Research Impact and the Promise of Open AccessDePauw, Karen P.; Seyam, Mohammed; Roy, Siddhartha; Abbas, Montasir M.; Hole, Brian; Potter, Peter J. (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2016-10-24)As a land-grant institution, Virginia Tech is committed to research that meaningfully engages with the vital concerns of our day such as feeding, building, and empowering a healthy world. How does Virginia Tech’s commitment to engagement fit with the Open Access vision for unrestricted online access to scholarly research? Have OA journals, public repositories, and federal mandates simply made a researcher’s life more complicated or could OA be the key to unlocking research impact on a global scale? And what are the implications for tenure and promotion? Join us for a public forum devoted to these questions and more on Monday, October 24, at 6:30 pm in Torgersen 1100. We expect a lively discussion featuring panelists from the Virginia Tech community and ample opportunity for audience Q&A. Montasir (“Monty”) Abbas is Associate Professor in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech, where he also serves as Coordinator of the Transportation, Infrastructure and Systems Engineering Program. His interests are in real-time traffic control, traffic flow theory, driver behavior, ITS, transportation modeling and safety, artificial intelligence and systems optimization. Abbas currently serves as President of VT’s Faculty Senate. Karen DePauw is Vice President and Dean for Graduate Education at Virginia Tech. An internationally recognized scholar in the fields of adapted physical activity, disability sport and disability studies, she holds academic appointments in the Departments of Sociology and Human Nutrition, Foods & Exercise. As an academic administrator, she has held key leadership roles in graduate education including serving as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Council of Graduate Schools (2010) and Chair of the GRE Board (2013-2014). Brian Hole is founder and CEO of Ubiquity Press, a researcher-focused publishing company that specializes in open access academic journals and open data. Prior to that, he managed the British Library’s LIFE3 project on costing digital preservation, and the DryadUK project, which developed a sustainable framework for integrating Open Data archiving into scientific publisher work flows. When not engaged in his publishing work, Hole is working on a part-time PhD at University College London, focusing on public archaeology in India, specifically at issues of community engagement and utilization of cultural heritage. Peter Potter is Director, Publishing Strategy, at Virginia Tech. In this role he is charged with assessing the research and scholarly environments at VT in order to guide the University Libraries’ long-term planning in the area of publishing services. A historian by training (B.A. Virginia Tech; M.A. University of Virginia), Potter has devoting his professional career to scholarly publishing, most recently serving as editor in chief at Cornell University Press. Siddhartha Roy is doctoral student and graduate researcher in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech. He works with Dr. Marc Edwards researching failure mechanisms in potable water infrastructure and is a member of the Virginia Tech Research Team that has been working to resolve the water quality issues in Flint, Michigan. Mohammed Seyam is a doctoral student in Computer Science at Virginia Tech. He earned an undergraduate degree in information systems from Mansoura University and a master’s degree in information systems from Cairo University, both in Egypt. Among his many activities on campus he served as the graduate student representative on the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors during the 2015-16 academic year. A vocal advocate of OA, he traveled to Washington to take part in OpenCon 2014, a conference for researchers on open access, open data, and open educational resources."
- Get Noticed - Managing your scholarly career in an age of metrics, social media, and open researchWalz, Anita R.; Pannabecker, Virginia; Young, Philip; Potter, Peter J.; McMillan, Gail (2017-06)This workshop is designed for busy faculty who want a jump start in developing new skills, mastering new tools, and learning new approaches related to sharing their work and extending their impact. As delivered in June 2017, University librarians and publishing experts presented a variety of tools and methods to enable faculty members to: (1) leverage their rights as authors, (2) build and manage their online presence, (3) share their work and get noticed, and (4) demonstrate their impact. Attendees had the opportunity to set and refine individual goals for their workshop participation and beyond. Hands-on time and assistance were included for attendees to make tangible progress in their identified areas. Time was also allocated for attendees to discuss common problems and solutions.
- The Haven of the Monastery and the Harvest of Souls: Monasticism and Missions according to Gregory the GreatPotter, Peter J. (1991-05-01)Monasticism and missions, at first glance, would seem to have little to do with one another. Monasticism is characterized by a life of contemplation, carried out in withdrawal from the activities of the world. Mission, on the other hand, requires that a missionary go into the world and actively bring the message of truth and salvation to those who are outside the faith. Despite the apparent differences, contemplation and action were not seen as incompatible in the early Middle Ages, and one figure in particular is especially notable for his attempt to unite the two—Gregory the Great. Gregory’s famous reluctance to leave behind the monastery for active service in the Church stands firmly beside his longing to see the Church actively preach the faith in England. This thesis examines Gregory’s own thinking about contemplation and monastic piety, on the one hand, and the wider concerns of social responsibility, on the other. In particular, it shows that, in the course of his struggle to reconcile the two within himself, Gregory fashioned an image of the ideal saint who successfully accomplished what he himself could only struggle to do.
- Saints and Their Miracles in Late Antique Gaul (review)Potter, Peter J. (1995)A dozen years have passed since the publication of Peter Brown's The Cult of the Saints. Brown's book, of course, has been enormously influential in reviving scholars' interest in saints' cults and relics in late antiquity and the early Middle Ages. And yet Brown called The Cult of the Saints an "essay in interpretation" and noted that he "left many books on the cult of the saints in late antiquity yet to be written." With this in mind, it is enlightening to read Raymond Van Dam's Saints and Their Miracles in Late Antique Gaul with a copy of The Cult of the Saints close at hand. As one would expect, Van Dam readily acknowledges the importance of Brown's work. But what is perhaps more interesting is to consider (and marvel at) just how far the study of saints' cults has advanced in the twelve years since the publication of Brown's book...
- Learning to work together: The libraries and the University Press at Penn StateEaton, Nancy; Macewan, Bonnie; Potter, Peter J. (University of Toronto Press, 2004-07-01)Everyone agrees that university libraries and university presses have a shared stake in the future of scholarly communication. Yet often libraries and presses do not see eye to eye on issues. Also, each has its own professional discourse, which sometimes makes dialogue a challenge. In this article, two librarians and a university press editor discuss how they gradually built a partnership and where that relationship may be headed.
- Modifying an Open Textbook: What You Need to KnowWalz, Anita R.; Cuillier, Cheryl; Johnson, Annie; Labadorf, Kathleen; Lauritsen, Karen; Potter, Peter J.; Saunders, Richard (Open Textbook Network, 2016-11-02)Modifying an Open Textbook: What You Need to Know is for people who want to know what it takes to edit an open textbook and how to get started. An online version of this guide is located at: https://press.rebus.community/otnmodify This guide focuses on the fundamental aspects of editing open textbooks found in the Open Textbook Library or elsewhere, and will help you assess the effort, expertise, and technical tools needed. It also gives general guidance on where to find additional help. Instead of trying to cover all of the nitty-gritty details of working with different file formats and platform types – details which are best explained and maintained by the software and tech companies themselves – this guide is designed to orient you to what you’re working with, walk you through how to get started, and then point you in the right direction if you need further help. Modifying an Open Textbook: What You Need to Know is actually two guides in one, the Quick Guide and a collection of Format Guides. The Quick Guide is for evaluating the open textbook you’d like to modify or edit, and determining how you’ll share the results of your work. The Format Guides are for getting started with editing common open textbook file and platform types. The truth is that while most open textbooks are legally licensed to be modified, the real-life work involved can sometimes be tough because of technical issues. We offer this guide as a way to help.
- Open Access Forum 2017DePauw, Karen P.; Hole, Brian; Johnson, Sylvester; Paretti, Marie C.; Potter, Peter J.; Young, Philip (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2017-12-05)The Open Access Week kickoff event will feature a brief introduction to open access and its benefits and controversies by Peter Potter and Philip Young, followed by a discussion with diverse panelists and the audience. The panelists include Karen DePauw (Dean, Graduate School), Brian Hole (Ubiquity Press), Sylvester Johnson (Assistant Vice Provost for the Humanities), and Marie Paretti (Professor, Dept. of Engineering Education).
- Open Access Forum 2018Potter, Peter J.; Walz, Anita R.; DePauw, Karen P.; Paretti, Marie C.; Maczka, Darren; Drozdova, Katya; Mueller, Derek (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2018-10-22)The Open Access Week kickoff event will feature a brief introduction to open access by Peter Potter and an introduction to open education by Anita Walz, followed by a discussion with panelists Katya Drozdova, Karen DePauw, Marie Paretti, Darren Maczka, and Derek Mueller. [Note: there are audio problems for the first 1:30 of the video.]
- Open Access Forum 2019: Connecting the Opens: Open Access, Open Education & MoreDePauw, Karen P.; Carey, Cayelan C.; Mueller, Derek; Potter, Peter J.; Walz, Anita R.; Young, Philip (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2019-10-21)Join faculty presenters from around the university, University Library faculty, and the Future Professoriate Graduate class in a robust discussion about nuances, similarities and differences in the "opens." Learn about open access (OA) trends in the U.S., Europe, and at Virginia Tech. Learn about the differences between open access and open educational resources (OER). Presenters and panelists include Karen DePauw (Dean, Graduate School), Cayelan Carey (Biological Sciences), Derek Mueller (English), Peter Potter, Anita Walz, and Philip Young (University Libraries).
- Open Access Forum 2022: Connecting the OpensJoseph, Heather; Potter, Peter J.; Young, Philip; Petters, Jonathan L.; McNabb, Kayla B.; Surprenant, Aimée; Walters, Tyler (Virginia Tech, 2022-10-24)The 2022 Open Access Forum features a presentation by Heather Joseph on the recent OSTP memo (aka Nelson memo) requiring immediate access to research funded by federal agencies, with a Q&A afterward. Short introductions to open access, open data, and open educational resources follow.
- Open Education Forum 2020: Connecting the Opens: Open Access, Open Education & MoreDePauw, Karen P.; Thompson, Tyechia; Paige, Frederick; Ellingson, Steven W.; Potter, Peter J.; Walz, Anita R.; Young, Philip (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2020-03-02)Join faculty presenters from around the university, University Library faculty, and the Future Professoriate Graduate class in a robust discussion about nuances, similarities and differences in the "opens." Learn about open access (OA) trends in the U.S., Europe, and at Virginia Tech. Learn about the differences between open access and open educational resources (OER). Presenters and panelists include Karen DePauw (Dean, Graduate School), Tyechia Thompson (Center for Humanities), Freddy Paige (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Steven Ellingson (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Peter Potter, Anita Walz, and Philip Young (University Libraries).
- Open Education Symposium Panel: Facilitating Openness at the University: Connecting the Opens + Making Change HappenBishop, M. J.; Corl, Benjamin A.; DePauw, Karen P.; Plummer, Ellen Wright; Franco Duran, Diana; Potter, Peter J.; Porter, Nathaniel D.; Walz, Anita R. (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2019-03-04)This panel discussion begins with brief presentations of several “core open practices”: Open Access, Open Education/Open Educational Resources, and Open Data by experts from the University Libraries at Virginia Tech. Faculty, administration, and student panelists from diverse disciplines will discuss their rationale for exploring and in some cases adopting and championing open practices -- including overlaps in philosophy and values between different types of open practices, perceptions of the value of open practices for individuals, disciplines, and institutions, and barriers and opportunities to becoming more open on individual, disciplinary, and institutional levels in higher education. Panelists include: MJ Bishop, Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of the William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation, University System of Maryland Benjamin Corl, Associate Professor and Interim Department Head, Department of Dairy Science, Virginia Tech Karen DePauw, Vice President and Dean for Graduate Education, Virginia Tech Diana Franco Duran, Doctoral Candidate, Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech Ellen Plummer, Associate Vice Provost for Academic Administration, Virginia Tech Peter Potter, Director of Publishing Strategy, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Nathaniel Porter, Social Science Data Consultant Data Education Coordinator, Virginia Tech Moderator: Anita Walz, Open Education, Copyright & Scholarly Communication Librarian, Virginia Tech This event is part of the Open Education Symposium at Virginia Tech. Further details: guides.lib.vt.edu/oer/oeweek.
- Open Education Week 2017 Panel Discussion: The Potential of Open Educational ResourcesSkripak, Stephen J.; Cortez, Anastasia; de Pena, Jonathan; Lipscombe, Mary; Artiles, Mayra S.; Roberson-Evia, Jane; Potter, Peter J.; Walz, Anita R. (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2017-03-28)Virginia Tech faculty members discuss their experiences as adopters, adapters, and authors of open educational resources. The panel explores use and creation of open textbooks and online course materials and systems, including OpenStax Concepts of Biology, Fundamentals of Business, and Carnegie Online Learning Initiative. Student perspectives are also included. Panelists include: Stephen Skripak, Anastasia Cortez, Jonathan de Pena, Mary Lipscombe, Mayra Artiles, Jane Roberson-Evia, Peter Potter. Moderator: Anita Walz
- Open Research/Open Data Forum: Transparency, Sharing, and Reproducibility in ScholarshipPotter, Peter J.; Chen, Daniel; DePauw, Karen P.; Morton, Sally C.; Petters, Jonathan L.; Radcliffe, David H.; Sands, Laura P. (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2017-04-10)Join our panelists for a discussion on challenges and opportunities related to sharing and using open data in research, including meeting funder and journal guidelines: Daniel Chen (Ph.D. candidate in Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology) Karen DePauw (Vice President and Dean for Graduate Education) Sally Morton (Dean, College of Science) Jon Petters (Data Management Consultant, University Libraries) David Radcliffe (English) Laura Sands (Center for Gerontology)
- The State of Open MonographsGrimme, Sara; Holland, Cathy; Potter, Peter J.; Taylor, Mike; Watkinson, Charles (Digital Science, 2019-06-10)This report addresses the question of how we integrate and value monographs in the increasingly open digital scholarly network. Analysis from industry experts looks at the open monograph landscape in 2019, the impact and role of monographs in the scholarly record, the move towards open access and the nuances in funding. The set of contributions, which includes a foreword from Michael Elliott, Dean of Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University, carefully outline the critical challenges that must be met if the open monograph is going to thrive and expand in the scholarly landscape.
- VT Authors Event 2018Walters, Tyler; Clarke, Cyril R.; Johnson, Sylvester; Potter, Peter J.; Walz, Anita R.; Ellingson, Steve; Agmon, Danna; Ewing, E. Thomas; Hofer, Stefanie; Giminez Smith, Carmen (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2018-03-21)The 13th Annual University Libraries’ VT Authors Recognition event honors authors of books published in 2017 as well as authors of articles published through the University Libraries' Open Access Subvention Fund. The evening will include remarks by interim provost Cyril Clarke, assistant vice provost for the humanities Sylvester Johnson, and University Libraries dean Tyler Walters.