Information session

Tuesday, 17 November 2026

10.00–12.00, online via Zoom: https://adwmainz.zoom.us/j/93060105212

Would you like to publish your work in ancient studies as open access? Do you want your research findings to be freely accessible and permanently available for further use? At the same time, are you wondering whether open access is suitable for your publication project, or would you like to gain a better understanding of the processes and options involved?

This information session, organised by Propylaeum – Specialist Information Service for Ancient Studies, provides a concise overview of the fundamentals of academic publishing in Open Access. Drawing on the publication options offered by Propylaeum E-Publishing and the services provided by NFDI4Culture and NFDI4Objects, it provides practical answers to key questions such as the following:

• As an author, what options do I have for publishing my essay, dissertation or monograph as open access?
• What options are available to editors for publishing conference proceedings or launching an academic e-journal?
• Is a printed edition possible alongside an open-access publication?
• What impact does open access have on visibility, reputation and academic recognition?
• What funding opportunities are available for open-access publications in classical studies?
• What exactly are ORCID IDs and what advantages do they offer researchers?
• How can research data generated in connection with a publication be published and documented in a sustainable manner?
• What specific issues arise regarding image rights and licences? Under what conditions can copyright-protected images be published, and what advantages can open access offer when clarifying usage rights?

The event is aimed at students and academics in the field of classical studies at all stages of their careers.

The event is organised by Dr Maria Effinger (Heidelberg University Library / Propylaeum / NFDI4Culture / NFDI4Objects) and PD Dr Dr Grischka Petri (FIZ Karlsruhe / NFDI4Culture), with Dr Lisa Dieckmann (University of Cologne / prometheus e.V. / NFDI4Culture) acting as moderator.

A joint event organised by: