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Open Access Week: A Collaborative Webinar Series from CCLHD, HNELHD and NSLHD Libraries

Open Access Week: A Collaborative Webinar Series from CCLHD, HNELHD and NSLHD Libraries

This webinar series brings together expertise from three NSW Health library services to support clinicians, researchers and health professionals in navigating scholarly publishing and maximising the impact of their research.

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Aligned with the 2026 International Open Access Week theme, "The Cost of Knowledge," the series explores journal selection, open access publishing pathways, and how research can be translated into greater visibility, accessibility and real-world impact. The program demonstrates how library services contribute to strengthening research culture and capability across NSW Health, helping clinicians and researchers increase the reach, accessibility and impact of their work.

Participants will gain practical knowledge on how to:
  • Make informed publishing decisions
  • Comply with funder and institutional requirements
  • Increase the discoverability of their research outputs
The webinar series includes:
  • Where Should I Publish? A Beginner's Guide to Choosing the Right Journal, presented by Geraldine Marsh, NSLHD Library
  • Strategic Pathways to Open Access in Healthcare Research, presented by Leila Mohammadi, CCLHD Library
  • The Cost of Knowledge: From Publication to Impact, presented by Angela Smith, HNE Health Libraries - HNELHD

We encourage clinicians, researchers and staff involved in quality improvement, innovation, and research activities to Play button icon Watch the recordings

By working together, the three districts are creating shared educational resources, reducing duplication of effort and extending access to expertise across a broader healthcare community.

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