An interoperable network of repositories is an essential component of our national research infrastructure, offering rapid & open access to research. It's critical to transform global research communications, leading to a more open, inclusive & equitable system. sparcopen.org/our-work/us-...

If you want to know key elements of U.S. federal agency #publicaccess policies, we can help. We have a free resource that provides updated agency publication & data sharing requirements in various formats. sparcopen.org/our-work/pub...

SPARC has released an updated 2026 Financial Landscape Analysis covering the largest scholarly publishing & research analytics companies. Authored by market analyst Claudio Aspesi, the report tracks risks & cost pressures AI could create for this sector. sparcopen.org/our-work/lan...

Consider applying for the 2026 U.S. Open Textbook Pilot grant program to create or expand #OER on your campus. More than $7M million in federal funds is available to support #OpenEd projects, Deadline for submissions is June 23. simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/...

Hot off the press! We have made our 2026 ORFG Funder Policy Landscape Analysis and Recommendations public! 🎉 This report analyzes access-to-research policies of ORFG members and other private funders of open research and open outputs.

Your work. Your rights. You can decide which rights you want to keep & which you want to give away when you sign a copyright transfer form. Download our free copyright resources here: sparcopen.org/our-work/aut...

In case you missed our recent post, SPARC is calling for a policy framework that makes openness in science the default & ensures publicly funded knowledge reaches the public that paid for it. sparcopen.org/our-work/pub...

We know who cites research. But do we know who funds it? 💰 Today, the Barcelona Declaration WG on Funding Metadata is publishing 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚: 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and a companion background document. 🔗 barcelona-declaration.org/news/2026052...

As you prepare for #OAWeek 2026, look through the many free resources to download & publicize your events. Graphics are now available in Canva templates, along with other formats. Help us get the word out about this year's theme: "The Cost of Knowledge." www.openaccessweek.org

The 2026 U.S. Open Textbook Pilot grant program is receiving applications now through June 23. About $7M million in federal funds will be awarded to support #OER projects at institutions of #highereducation to expand use of open textbooks and saving students $$$. simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/...

A new GAO report conflates public access with pay-to-publish, treating the current commercial publisher business model as an unchangeable feature of scholarly communication rather than what it is: one optional business arrangement among many. Read our response: sparcopen.org/news/2026/sp...

We talked with librarians at the Sorbonne in Paris about walking away from the Web of Science. Our profile covers the decision, open alternatives & how your campus can learn from their experience. Complete story here: sparcopen.org/our-work/big...

Looking for a road map when it comes to unbundling? Emory University took a thoughtful approach to ending its big deals with Wiley & Elsevier. Librarians communicated with campus, provided alternative access & saved the university millions. Read more in our series here: sparcopen.org/our-work/big...

Here's our take on what's needed to ensure science is a force for good that benefits all! sparcopen.org/our-work/pub...

For news of upcoming #OpenEducation webinars, courses, conferences, jobs & resources, subscribe to the free #OpenEd Digest. www.opened.org/posts/2026/o...

Find examples of open practices in action! Our collection of impact stories highlights innovative #OER in MA, CO, WI &LA; next gen funder #OpenAccess #OpenScience #OpenData policies, the power of US repositories working together & more! sparcopen.org/impact-stori...

Check out new graphics available to help promote the 2026 International #OpenAccess Week! Go to the #OAWeek website (www.openaccessweek.org) click on the resources tab for graphics by language. Download & share widely as you plan programming for October.

Want to be in the know about persistent identifiers? Our recording of the May 6th PIDs 101: Global PID Adoption Use Cases webcast is now available to view on demand. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxVW...

We have a new profile on Emory University's experience exiting its big deals with Wiley & Elsevier. Learn how librarians at @emorylibraries.bsky.social carefully laid the groundwork, provided alternative access, communicated w/ the campus & saved the university $$$! sparcopen.org/our-work/big...

Some journal publishers now require authors who receive U.S. federal funding to pay publishing fees to comply with the federal #OpenAccess policies. SPARC has created a resource to support authors in evaluating their options navigating these situations: sparcopen.org/our-work/gui...

#OpenEd26 registration is now open! Make plans to join attendees from all over the world for the Oct. 27–29 virtual event. The theme, The Space Between, is an invitation to examine the gaps, edges & overlooked spaces that shape #openeducation practice. go.opened.org/events/opene...

"The Cost of Knowledge" is the theme for #OAWeek 2026! The costs to access and share knowledge continue to increase, often dramatically. Why? Who benefits? Learn more and find graphics in a variety of languages to promote your #OpenAccess Week events (Oct. 19-25). www.openaccessweek.org

Keep up with #OpenEducation policies in your state with SPARC's #OER Policy Tracker. Help support efforts to make #highereducation more affordable & accessible for all. sparcopen.org/our-work/sta...

Be inspired by new developments to promote #OpenScience & #OpenAccess! Look up our story w/ Nokuthula Mchunu in South Africa & Janet Catterall in Australia bsky.app/profile/oaau... on work to advance the open sharing of knowledge through nonprofit & government policies. sparcopen.org/news/2026/so...

There's still time to register for tomorrow's webcast on persistent identifiers! On Wednesday, May 6 at 12 pm ET experts will discuss various global PID adoption use cases. This event is open to those working at academic institutions & will be recorded. sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The theme for #OAWeek 2026 is "The Cost of Knowledge." Increasing consolidation & commercial control over knowledge comes at a cost. This year’s theme will reckon with that cost and catalyze action toward reclaiming control of these systems meant to serve the public interest. www.openaccessweek.org

WisTech Open by the numbers: 30+ textbooks developed 1,000+ project collaborators 95K Wisconsin students reached $16M+ student savings. #OpenEducation is making an impact! Read how Wisconsin meets the moment with #OER for workforce training in our news story here: sparcopen.org/news/2026/wi...

Coming up soon! Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) 101 webcast showcasing different global PID adoption use cases, Wednesday, May 6 @ 12pm ET. Register now! sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We've made it easier for you to distill key elements of U.S. federal agency #publicaccess policies. Check out our new resource that lets you compare updated agency publication & data sharing requirements at a glance in different formats. Stay tuned for more soon. sparcopen.org/our-work/pub...

​We are pleased to welcome April to SPARC! An OpenCon alum & long-time contributor to our projects, she brings a wealth of knowledge about all things open! #OpenResearch #OpenData #OpenAccess #OpenScience sparcopen.org/news/2026/ap...

The ORFG is launching its public monthly email newsletter! Sign up now to receive a monthly email with a round of up readings to help you stay up to date on science and research policy, the open ecosystem, open infrastructure, open data, open access, and more! Sign up here: www.orfg.org/newsletter

It's not to late to sign up for the US Repository Network community call today, April 27th at noon ET. Come with your questions and experiences to share on managing electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). Register now: sparcopen-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Get up to speed about legal pathways to #OpenAccess in the latest paper by SPARC & Authors Alliance @authorsalliance.bsky.social. We address the legal uncertainties surrounding article versions & institutional copyright policies. www.authorsalliance.org/2026/04/02/n...

If you missed SPARC's @hjoseph.bsky.social's talk w/ @sarahlamdan.bsky.social on her book, Data Cartels, our friends at the @archive.org have saved it. Click archive.org/details/book... for a video recording or listen on major podcast platforms here: futureknowledge.transistor.fm/episodes/dat...

Join the US Repository Network call Mon., April 27 @ 12pm ET. A panel of community experts will share everything librarians need to know about managing electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). Bring your questions, experiences & lessons learned. Register now: sparcopen-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Update on developments around the world to promote #OpenScience! We just posted a story featuring Nokuthula Mchunu in South Africa & Janet Catterall in Australia bsky.app/profile/oaau... on their good work to advance policies & accelerate scientific discovery. sparcopen.org/news/2026/so...

We are grateful to US Rep. Zoe Lofgren @lofgren.house.gov for recognizing SPARC as "thoughtful advocates of open access" & entering our letter into the Congressional Record. Our core message: #OpenAccess is a remedy for publishing dysfunction — not its cause. Read here: sparcopen.org/wp-content/u...

While inclusive access programs are advertised as a solution, they make it harder for students to make personal choices & fall short on making course materials affordable long-term. Raise awareness on your campus about automatic textbook billing with these free resources. www.inclusiveaccess.org

As institutions, governments, funders & publishers increasingly integrate persistent identifiers (PIDs) into workflows & policy requirements, adoption is accelerating. Learn more at our PIDs 101 webcast May 6 @ 12pm ET. Register now! sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Help change the acadmic reward system away from impact factors. Check out DORA's free, self-paced course for people interested in driving research assessment reform. Register here: sfdora.org/courses/intr...

The USDA issued its updated public access policy, effective April 7, 2026. It requires immediate access to agency-funded publications and supporting data. See full publication and data management policy details: researchsharing.sparcopen.org

Catch our latest news story shining the spotlight on Wisconsin as a leader in #OpenEd! After its success with OpenRN, the state expanded #OER funding. WisTech Open has collaborated w/ faculty from multiple colleges to create 30+ textbooks, saving students $$ millions! sparcopen.org/news/2026/wi...

Make smart choices when it comes to publishing your work. When you sign a copyright transfer form, you can decide which rights you want to keep & which you want to give away. #OpenAccess #OpenResearch #OpenScholarship. Download our free copyright resources for authors: sparcopen.org/our-work/aut...

Countdown to International #OpenAccess Week six months from now: October 19-25, 2026! Look for announcements coming up soon about the theme and resources on the website for #OAWeek 2026 here: www.openaccessweek.org

Download our free #OER State Policy Playbook! Share policy recommendations with U.S. state legislators interested in tackling college affordability through #OpenEducation. sparcopen.org/our-work/oer...

Happening tomorrow: Thursday, April 9 at 12pm ET. We'll discuss ways organizations, governments & institutions are encouraging adoption of persistent identifiers (PIDs) from grassroots efforts to government policies & community strategies. It's not too late to sign up: sparcopen.org/event/pids-1...

Missed our past webinars? No worries. We've archived them for viewing at your convenience. Learn about #OpenAccess, #OpenEd, #PIDs, #PublicAccess policies, answers to faculty #AI concerns & more on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwl...

Find out what's happening on campuses that have walked away from big deals with publishers. The latest in our series of profiles features Colorado State. We cover preparation, outcomes, $$$ saved & advice from librarians to encourage others considering a similar move. sparcopen.org/our-work/big...

Just released! The final paper in our series w/ the @authorsalliance.bsky.social on legal pathways to #OpenAccess. Check it out!

Today is the #OpenEd26 proposal deadline! Submit by 11:59pm PT, Friday, April 3. Presentations for the virtual conference may discuss #OpenEd at any level (K-12, college, university, vocational, lifelong learning) & are welcome from all over the world. openeducationconference.org/2026/call-fo...