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Open Textbooks 101: How to Get Funded & Collaborate In-Person

Join us for a complimentary lunch and learn more about the University of Leeds Library's open textbooks call, which is offering up to £10,000 per open textbook. 

This event is designed for academic staff interested in learning more about creating open textbooks, securing funding, and accessing the available tools and support available from the Library.

Session highlights:

  • Open Textbooks: Why Write One?
    Understand the benefits of creating open textbooks and how they can revolutionise your teaching and student engagement as well as contributing to knowledge equity, accessibility and societal impact.
  • Support Available: Tools & Resources
    Learn how the Pressbooks platform can assist you in developing and publishing your open textbook.
  • Successful Examples
    Discover real-world examples of open textbooks that have made a significant impact.
  • Writing a Winning Proposal
    Gain insights into the essential components of a compelling funding proposal for your open textbook project.
  • How the Funding Works
    How to apply for and secure funding for your open textbook initiative.
  • Efficient ways to publish with or without funding.
  • Q&A Session
    Have your questions answered by our panel of experts.
Date:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time:
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Time Zone:
UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
Location:
Edward Boyle Library Level 13 Research Meeting Room 1
Audience:
  Staff  
Registration has closed.

Please email k.j.mcdermid@leeds.ac.uk if you have any dietary or accessibility requirements.

Event Organizer

Kirstine McDermid

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