Step by Step Guide to Writing a Literature ReviewA literature review is a survey of scholarly publications on a chosen topic. It provides an overview of current knowledge synthesizing the available up-to-date information. This session discusses the steps involved in accomplishing this sometimes daunting but knowledge-intensive task.
How to Publish Open Access - Author Workflow and tips for Authors in South Africa - SANLiCThis webinar was open to all researchers of the South African National Library and Information Consortium and covered the below topics:
• Can I publish OA at no charge to myself?
• What is open access and what are the benefits?
• What is the SANLiC publishing agreement with Wiley and how can I make use of it?
• Author workflow: How to submit a manuscript to a Wiley hybrid or fully gold open access journal and getting the APC covered through an existing agreement with your institution
Learn about Generative AI (GenAI) developments on ScienceDirect and meet the team enabling researchers to explore, compare, and uncover trusted evidence from deep within peer-reviewed literature. This webinar is ideal for library staff and anyone interested in the application of GenAI in full text search and discovery. The ScienceDirect ambition is to make knowledge discovery more efficient and rewarding for researchers, faculty, and librarians.
Engineering is the backbone of human progress, providing solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, from sustainable infrastructure to modern telecommunications and advanced healthcare. This webinar will introduce you to two recently launched Nature Reviews titles: Nature Reviews Bioengineering (2023) and Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering (2024). Presented by their respective Chief Editors, the webinar will explore some of the key themes covered in the journals, which include low-resource engineering considerations and the importance of industry-based research.
Searching Wiley Online Library Using Boolean OperatorsHow to use Boolean Operators in an advanced search for literature.
Transformative Agreements: Insights and Experiences from Academic LibrariesDiscover the impact of transformative agreements on library processes, researcher engagement, and meaningful metrics. Our expert librarians will share their experiences, lessons learned, and practical advice for libraries considering TAs or considering how to make the most of a new TA.
Key topics we’ll cover include:
Goals and objectives of OA agreements
Usage and impact metrics
Author experiences and feedback
Stakeholder engagement
Future planning and advice
Think publishing open access is a drain on your resources with no derived benefit? Think again!
Open access allows your research to reach a broader audience than just those with access to an institutional library. Not only does open access publishing reach more of your core audience, it also reaches educators, practitioners, policymakers, and the media. The more people reading your work, the more impact you have on the progress of science and the betterment of humankind.
