Open Access Week is a global event now entering its sixth year. It’s an opportunity for academic and research communities to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research.

Here’s a brief introduction to Open Access by one of the foremost experts on the subject, Peter Suber. Or visit the Open Access Directory for a complete look at everything related to Open Access and the Open Access Movement.