As part of PKP’s 25th Anniversary, and on the occasion of the Annual Day of the Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, PKP UX / UI Designer Devika Goel will offer “Demystifying Scholarly Publishing with Open Journal Systems (OJS): A Practical Workshop.”
Event Description
This event aims to assist both novice and experienced users of PKP’s Open Journal Systems (OJS), as well as individuals interested in free and open-source publishing workflows and software, in getting started with OJS. During the two-day workshop, participants will gain practical skills and knowledge on various aspects of OJS.
PKP’s Devika Goel will guide participants through the process of setting up and customizing OJS installations, offering insights on managing submissions, editorial workflows, and publishing articles and issues online.
Event Details
Title: Demystifying Scholarly Publishing with Open Journal Systems (OJS): A Practical Workshop
Date: June 27 – 28, 2023
Time: 9 AM arrival, 9:30 AM start India Standard Time (IST)
Location: Library Committee Room, Central Library, IIT Delhi (find the Library)
Facilitator: Devika Goel, UX / UI Designer, PKP
Registration (free): fill out the quick form
Inquiries: Manu T. R., Assistant Librarian, Central Library, IIT Delhi
- Email: manutr@library.iitd.ac.in
- Mobile: 9824249757
- Office No: 011-26596096
Please note, participants will be responsible for their lunch and accommodation, and should bring a laptop.
Audience
This workshop caters to journal editors, publishers, researchers and senior librarians who are interested in launching their own publications or are already running publishing activities. It provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with OJS while connecting with fellow members of the North Indian Open Access Scholarly Publishing Community.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of Open Journal Systems (OJS) through an in-depth overview, including its features and benefits for scholarly journal management.
- Acquire the knowledge and skills required to set up and effectively utilize PKP’s Open Journal Systems for journal operations, including installation, configuration, and basic settings.
- Learn how to customize the visual aesthetics of your journal, allowing you to create a unique and appealing online presence.
- Develop efficient techniques for managing submissions and conducting peer reviews within OJS, streamlining the editorial workflow and ensuring a smooth and timely process.
- Understand the importance of open access policies and learn how to implement and enforce them effectively within OJS, promoting the accessibility and visibility of your journal’s content.
Proposed Schedule
Day One – 9 AM arrival – 9:30 AM start
Session I (2 hours):
- Introduction and Overview of Open Journal Systems (OJS)
- Understanding the benefits of OJS for scholarly journal management and publishing
- Exploring key features and functionalities of OJS
LUNCH BREAK
Session II (3 hours):
- Navigating the interface
- Managing submission and editorial workflows in OJS
- Setting up a peer review process
- Creating submission guidelines and author instructions
- Walkthrough the settings and configurations in OJS including users and roles
- Tools to amplify effective work
- Upcoming features
- Resources and training materials
- Open the floor for questioning
Day Two – 9 AM arrival – 9:30 AM start
Session I (2 hours):
- Setting up and customizing your own OJS installation
- Step-by-step guidance on the installation process
- Configuring basic settings and preferences
- Customizing the look and feel of your journal
15 MINUTE BREAK
Session II (1 hour):
- Implementing and enforcing open access policies
- Understanding the importance of open access
- Configuring and managing access settings
- Promoting your journal and increasing its visibility
- Best practices for ensuring a smooth editorial process and maintaining high-quality content
The workshop will include interactive exercises and hands-on activities to reinforce learning. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot with colleagues, and share insights with the facilitator and fellow participants. Networking and connecting with other members of the North Indian open access scholarly publishing community will be encouraged.
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
About Devika Goel
Devika has been working in digital transformation, product design and strategy for about five years while joining PKP in 2022 as a UX/UI designer. Her expertise lies in seeing projects through the entire design cycle right from business strategy conceptualization via stakeholder and user research, persona creation, service blueprinting, wire framing of multiple journeys mapped to personas, user interface design and effective usability testing. She holds a Master of Digital Management from Teesside University, Manchester.
What attracted Devika towards PKP was its commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working environment and scholarly communications ecosystem. Throughout her life, she attempted to navigate the world by putting communities, planet, inclusiveness, transparency and authenticity at the heart of every business design and strategy. She believes working with PKP will give her an opportunity to agitate the current social, political and economic order by experimenting with new design models that honour these values, humanity, and sustainability.
About The Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
The Central Library, IIT Delhi, is celebrating its Annual Day during the PKP OJS workshop. The IIT Delhi Library System comprises the Central Library and about 34 departmental libraries collectively supporting the teaching, research, and extension programs of the Institute. It subscribes to 71,464 current journals and conference proceedings and has a rich collection of books on science and technology as well as on humanities and social sciences.
The vision of the Central Library is to become one of the world’s pioneer Science and Engineering Libraries in the field of information resources, services, and technology applications.
The Library is an early adopter of new and emerging technologies and services. It works on the vision to satisfy the requirements of those using its collections and innovative services, and to become one of the leading libraries in the country in the field of resources, services, and technology.
Social Media and Shareables
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