TDL Open Access Interest Group
Welcome to the Open Access Interest Group Confluence page!
The TDL Open Access Interest Group (OAIG), formerly Open Knowledge [Access] Interest Group, provides a community for exploring topics related to Open Access broadly interpreted to encompass the traditional definition of Open Access (free, online access to research outputs using open licenses) and the ways that the principles of OA intersect with other flavors of “open” (e.g. Open Science, Open Research, or Open Education).
The goal of the group is to create opportunities for learning and discussion on Open Access topics, and identify areas for collective action to advance Open Access. As a consortium providing a shared infrastructure enabling Open Access, the aims of this group are core to the mission of the Texas Digital Library.
Participation is open to all.
Interest Group Leadership, 2026
Chair: Alexa Hight, Texas State University
Interest Group Members, 2025
Chair: Alexa Hight, Texas State University
Colleen Lyon, The University of Texas at Austin
Whitney Johnson-Freeman, University of North Texas
Heidi Winkler, Texas Tech University
Emily Johnson, University of Texas at San Antonio
Annual Reports
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Group Established: December 2024
Charter (2025):
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