The time is right

The film offers a concise insight into current debates surrounding research-driven publishing and invites viewers to explore developments in the field of Open Access from a range of disciplinary perspectives. The focus is on the question of how publishing practices, tools and infrastructures can be better aligned with the needs of the research community and more closely linked to it.
Five researchers from different disciplines provide insights into key challenges and possible future developments in open and research-led publishing. They also draw on their own experiences and projects.
Active involvement by academic institutions and researchers is required to further develop the publishing sector in the interests of research.