Ellen Euler

Prof. Ellen Euler is a Professor of Library Science specializing in Open Access/Open Data at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, leading the Department of Information Science as its Dean. She holds a doctorate in law from the University of Freiburg and an LL.M. in IT Law. Her work focuses on open science policies, copyright law, and digital cultural heritage. Key roles include membership in ZEW's Board of Directors and Audit Committee involvement.

Education:

• Law studies at Universities of Halle/Saale, Leipzig, and Siena
• LL.M. in IT Law & Intellectual Property (Hannover/Bologna)
• PhD on 'Cultural Memory and its Law' (Freiburg University)

Research Interests:

Dr. Euler advocates for open access frameworks in academia and cultural institutions. Her work bridges legal barriers with digital innovation, emphasizing free licensing models like Creative Commons. She addresses challenges in copyright compliance for digitized cultural assets, orphan works regulation, and public sector information policies.

Recent Work Trends:

Publications focus on legal frameworks for open science, cultural heritage digitization, and orphan works management. Recent activities include podcast advocacy for open access and lectures on legal aspects of digital publishing.

Awards & Grants:

No specific awards listed, but recognized for contributions to open science policy through institutional leadership and project coordination.

Projects:

• VEStOR: Strengthening open legal educational materials
• WiNoDa: Data-driven research on natural science collections
• KidRewi: Legal publication practices cultural change