JayMamtora
JayMamtora
@jaymam.bsky.social
Research Librarian; Research Services; Scholarly Communications; Scholarly Publishing; Open access; Open Science
Delighted to announce publication of Unlocking the repository: A strategy for increasing the uptake of green open access, an article co-authored with @Wayne Bradshaw and Tove Lemberget @JCULibrary #openaccess #greenopenaccess

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August 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Here it is! My first article in library and information science (i.e. my day job)! It was an absolute pleasure writing with @jaymam.bsky.social and Tove Lemberget, and I really do think green open access is a powerful way of making research accessible!
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Unlocking the repository: A strategy for increasing the uptake of green open access - Jayshree Mamtora, Wayne Bradshaw, Tove Lemberget, 2025
This article uses a recent retroactive open access project undertaken by an Australian university library to reframe attitudes and approaches to author self-arc...
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August 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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For everyone who thinks that what happens in the US won’t affect them here. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australian researchers asked to confirm they align with Trump administration interests if they receive US funding
Researchers told to respond within 48 hours to more than 30 questions, including on DEI, gender and climate
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March 14, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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Ha, enjoyed this and adding it to my vocabulary www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Will also be practicing this: “delivered deadpan and looking someone square in the eye: “Yeah, righto, mate.” (Why isn’t there an emoji for this?☹️ 😑)
An Australian politician called Trump’s tariffs a ‘dog act’ – but what does it mean and how offensive is it?
A ‘dog act’ isn’t simply ruffling someone’s feathers – it’s an act of betrayal. Caitlin Cassidy explains the meaning of the Australian phrase to Julia Hollingsworth.
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March 13, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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"The University will not renew its 'big deal' subscription to Elsevier, which expires on 31 December 2024."

Well done Sheffield! Here's hoping others follow suit next year...

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December 12, 2024 at 9:07 AM