Screening - Paywall: The Business of Scholarship

Paywall: The Business of Scholarship is a documentary which focuses on the need for open access to research and science, questions the rationale behind the $25.2 billion a year that flows into for-profit academic publishers, examines the 35-40% profit margin associated with the top academic publisher Elsevier and looks at how that profit margin is often greater than some of the most profitable tech companies like Apple, Facebook and Google.


Paywall: The Business of Scholarship Trailer 1 from Paywall The Movie on Vimeo.

The JCU Library will be screening Paywall (running time 65 minutes) to launch Open Access Week. There will be time for discussion afterwards. Light refreshments will be provided.

Cairns
When: Monday 22 October, 3pm-5pm
Where: Room B1.107, Building B1 - Library

     Please register here for the Cairns screening.

Townsville
When: Thursday 25 October 18, 1pm-3pm
Where: Room 18.002A, Building 18 - Eddie Koiki Mabo Library

     Please register here for the Townsville screening.

Paywall is a must-see for academics and students who intend to publish their research. We look forward to seeing you!

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