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2022 OSTP Public Access Memo Guidance - SPARC

To keep up with the latest on the implementation of the OSTP Memo, we have a one-stop resource that breaks down the implementation status of each federal agency's publication & data sharing policies. Quickly review which policies are now in effect & which will be soon. sparcopen.org/our-work/202...

SPARC: Setting the Default to Open in Research and Education SPARC is a global organization committed to making Open the default mode for all research and education, empowering people to solve big problems and make new discoveries through the adoption of Open A...

Have questions about new federal requirements for publication sharing? We have answers. Click on the agency icons here: researchsharing.sparcopen.org/publications/ for details about submission & process requirements: sparcopen.org

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Federal Agency Publication Policy Overview & FAQ . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. In response to the 2022 Nelson Memo, federal agencies are required to update their public access policies by the end of this year. New policies are now in effect for several agencies: the NIH, CDC, AH...

Reminder: Tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 5 @ 1 pm Eastern we will co-host a webcast w/ @authorsalliance.bsky.social. If you work at an academic institution, register now for this free update on new federal agency publication sharing policies. sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

2025 Open Education Conference Schedule Check out the schedule for 2025 Open Education Conference

The #OpenEd25 conference program is out! Check out the sessions planned with the theme “Eyes on the Horizon,” looking forward with resilience, innovation & determination to navigate the future of #OpenEducation. Register byAug. 29 for the early bird rate! opened25.sched.com?_gl=1*1iajjp...

Submit an Event — International Open Access Week

We want to know what you're planning for #OAWeek! Please submit your events so we can add them to our calendar & help build excitement for #OpenAccess Week 2025! www.openaccessweek.org/submit-event

Intersection of Public Engagement and Open Access Presents Opportunities - SPARC

ICYMI: We posted a story about how closely #OpenAccess aligns with publicly/community-engaged research. "A rising tide can lift all boats," says Pew's Benjamin Olneck-Brown, who w/ MSU's Elyse Aurbach-Pruitt suggests promoting a system that is more open & impactful.
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See SPARC's letter to the U.S. Congress in response to efforts to undermine the 2022 OSTP Nelson Memo on #OpenAccess: sparcopen.org/wp-content/u.... The memo does NOT restrict rights of scientists to publish anywhere. It simply requires a copy of taxpayer-funded research be available to the public.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Federal Agency Publication Policy Overview & FAQ . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. In response to the 2022 Nelson Memo, federal agencies are required to update their public access policies by the end of this year. New policies are now in effect for several agencies: the NIH, CDC, AH...

Don't miss our webinar one week from today, Aug. 5 @ 1 pm Eastern with @authorsalliance.bsky.social on new federal agency publication sharing policies. This free event is open to those working at academic institutions. Questions in advance are welcome. Register: sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Open Education 101 Series - SPARC

Our #OpenEducation 101 kicks off Aug. 13 @ 2pm EDT. Intro session will cover core principles, key terms & how #OpenEd connects to #OpenAccess & #OpenScience. Learn how OE can remove barriers & expand opportunities for students & educators. Free & open to all. Register: sparcopen.org/news/2025/op...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Federal Agency Publication Policy Overview & FAQ . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. In response to the 2022 Nelson Memo, federal agencies are required to update their public access policies by the end of this year. New policies are now in effect for several agencies: the NIH, CDC, AH...

Reminder: Aug. 5 we are co-hosting a webcast w/ @authorsalliance.bsky.social on the revised federal agency publication sharing policies. Register: sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi.... Aug. 20, a second event on revised federal agency data sharing policies: sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We've updated our resource chock-full of information on federal agencies’ publication sharing requirements. It includes revised analysis for new NIH & DOE publication policies now in effect. Search here for details by agency: researchsharing.sparcopen.org/publications/

Intersection of Public Engagement and Open Access Presents Opportunities - SPARC

Read our new story about the shared goals of #OpenAccess & publicly/community-engaged research. Thanks to Benjamin Olneck-Brown (Pew Charitable Trusts) & Elyse Aurbach-Pruitt (Mich. State Univ.) for their take on the benefits of coordinating efforts to gain traction. sparcopen.org/news/2025/in....

An Updated NIH and Publisher Guidance: What Authors Need to Know about NIH’s Public Access Policy In June, we published an FAQ for authors and librarians to give some guidance on how they might respond to NIH’s accelerated implementation of its public access plan, which requires immediate avail…

Click below for additional information from @authorsalliance.bsky.social about the new NIH public access policy. Useful answers for authors and libraries about timing of how the new policy applies and more. www.authorsalliance.org/2025/07/18/a....

SPARC: Setting the Default to Open in Research and Education SPARC is a global organization committed to making Open the default mode for all research and education, empowering people to solve big problems and make new discoveries through the adoption of Open A...

Visit our website for info on why open practices matter, impact stories, popular resources, news, upcoming events & how to join our community. sparcopen.org #OpenAccess #OpenScience #OpenData #OpenEducation #OER #OpenScholarship #OpenResearch

#FairUseFridays! - Re:Create It’s #FairUseFriday, where each week we celebrate how fair use is essential to everyday life and culture. From writing an essay to interacting with Instagram Reels to using a search engine, fair use e...

Fair use is essential to our everyday lives. Whether you are an internet user, student, content creator, journalist or hill staffer fair use grants us the ability to complete many of our everyday tasks. Take a closer look at our resources on this key principle: www.recreatecoalition.org/14418-2/

Resources — International Open Access Week

How can communities can reassert control over the knowledge they produce? The theme of #OAWeek 2025 explores whose voices are recognized & valued in research & education. Click here to download free graphics in several languages to promote your #OpenAccess events. www.openaccessweek.org/resources

The American Science Acceleration Project (ASAP) - SPARC

As the U.S. Senate proposes an initiative to make American science 10x faster by 2030, SPARC responded to an RFI on how to achieve that goal. Our suggestions: codify #OpenAccess requirements, mandate persistent identifiers & integrate #OpenEducation. See full response:
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Federal Agency Data Sharing Policy Overview & FAQ. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. On August 20th at 1pm ET / 10am PT, we will host a webcast focusing on agency data sharing requirements. This event will provide an overview of key elements of agency data sharing requirements and all...

On Aug. 20, we'll co-host another event to provide an overview of revised federal agency data sharing policies that are now in effect. sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Both events are open to those at academic institutions and will be recorded.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Federal Agency Publication Policy Overview & FAQ . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. In response to the 2022 Nelson Memo, federal agencies are required to update their public access policies by the end of this year. New policies are now in effect for several agencies: the NIH, CDC, AH...

On Aug. 5, we're co-hosting a webcast w/ @authorsalliance.bsky.social to provide an overview of revised federal agency publication sharing policies that are now in effect. sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Registration is Open! — Open Education Conference 2025 Open Education Conference: Eyes on the Horizon Join us October 28–30, 2025, in Denver, CO or online for the 2025 Open Education Conference! The conference will offer a vibrant in-person experie...

For 20+ years, the #OpenEd conference community has convened annually to share & learn about #OER, open pedagogy & #OpenEducation initiatives. Register for #Open25 by Aug. 29 for the lowest early-bird rates! openeducationconference.org/news/2025/re...

Impact Stories Archive - SPARC Open Access, Open Data, and Open Education have already resulted in significant advancements in disease prevention, economic development, crisis management, improved education, researcher career devel...

We have examples of the transformative impact of #OpenAccess #OpenData #OpenEducation #OER #OpenScience #OpenScholarship. Download & share! sparcopen.org/impact-stori...

Submit an Event — International Open Access Week

Share your #OAWeek plans with the broader community! Click here to add your event to the public calendar and global map. www.openaccessweek.org/submit-event

Check out the new International Repository Directory (IRD)! Managed by @coar-repositories.bsky.social, it's a valuable source of info on types & versions of platforms in use, scope of repository collections, geographic location, institutional affiliations & more. ird.coar-repositories.org?lang=en

InclusiveAccess.org — Retain or Just Rent? Students never own Inclusive Access content—they usually rent it, sometimes for a higher price than a print rental.

Digital subscriptions may work for movies, but is that what students want for their textbooks? Get the facts: www.inclusiveaccess.org/facts/retain...

Tracking Emerging Trump Administration Actions Related to Open Access - SPARC

Keep up with the latest developments in #openaccess #openresearch #openscholarship #openscience and efforts to capture & preserve government science data. Thanks to @petersuber.bsky.social for his threads on Mastodon. Click here for links: sparcopen.org/our-work/tra...

Open Education 101 Series - SPARC

Coming up soon! Register for our free online professional development sessions on #OpenEd Aug. 13 & 28, Sept. 10 & 25. An entry point or refresher for anyone working in libraries, teaching, or instructional design. SPARC membership not required. All are welcome. sparcopen.org/news/2025/op...

OER Digest – June 26, 2025 — OER Digest Michael Basmajian | Volume 192 | June 25, 2025 THE OER DIGEST Your monthly newsletter for open education updates, opportunities, and reminders OPEN CONNECTIONS Conferences, jobs, and othe...

Get #OpenEducation updates from Georgia, Iowa & Canada, new resources on open pedagogy, upcoming conferences & more in the latest #OER Digest! www.oerdigest.org/editions/oer...

The #OAWeek 2025 theme, "Who Owns Our Knowledge?" challenges us to reflect on who has access to education & research, how knowledge is created & shared, where it has come from & whose voices are recognized. More here: sparcopen.org/news/2025/th... & resources on #OAWeek here: www.openaccessweek.org

NIH Public Access Policy: Implementation and Feedback The NIH Public Access Policy is in effect as of July 1, 2025. In response, Authors Alliance and SPARC have created a form to collect information about challenges or questions faced by authors, libr…

The NIH Public Access Policy goes into effect today, July 1, 2025.

We and @sparcopen.bsky.social have made a form to collect challenges or questions faced by authors, librarians and their institutions in complying with the new federal public access policies:

www.authorsalliance.org/2025/07/01/n...

Today, July 1, the new National Institutes of Health (NIH) Public Access policy goes into effect. Learn more at the new NIH policy overview web page: grants.nih.gov/policy-and-c... & get answers to your FAQs here: grants.nih.gov/faqs#/public....