SPARC’s Privacy & Surveillance Community of Practice is helping libraries better understand emerging privacy risks & take action. See reports developed in partnership w/ Becky Yoose & @nshockey.bsky.social on Elsevier’s ScienceDirect & Springer Nature’s SpringerLink: sparcopen.org/our-work/pri....

Just 1 month until #OAweek 2025! This year's theme encourages candid conversations about which approaches to open scholarship prioritize the best interests of the public & which do not. Tell us what you have planned. Submit your event: www.openaccessweek.org/submit-event www.openaccessweek.org/theme

Hats off to the American Heart Association, an @orfg.bsky.social member, for walking grantees through how to make #OpenScience happen. New videos & training materials on the #AHAScience website help model open practices that can accelerate discovery in research. sparcopen.org/news/2025/am...

Learn more about automatic textbook billing or so-called inclusive access: www.inclusiveaccess.org. And read the fine print on agreements universities have with vendors in our textbook billing contract library: sparcopen.org/our-work/aut...

@txtbks.bsky.social of @sparcopen.bsky.social and Cailyn Nagle of Michelson 20MM Foundation talked with @thelever.bsky.social about automatic textbook billing. Great to see this problem getting news coverage. AND awesome to see funders doing something about it. #OpenAccess #OER #OpenFunder

Get involved in #OpenEd25! Be a sponsor or volunteer. There are student rates & virtual scholarships available. All the info you need for the Oct. 28-30 conference in Denver & online is available here: openeducationconference.org #OpenEducation #OER

Follow how agencies are rolling out policies to comply w/ the 2022 OSTP Nelson Memo. We're tracking the latest implementation status of each federal agency's publication & data sharing policies. sparcopen.org/our-work/202...

Reminder: Deadline is today, Sept. 15, to submit comments on the Request for Information from NIH on Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs. Details on how to comment here: grants.nih.gov/grants/guide.... See SPARC's position here: sparcopen.org/wp-content/u...

Save the date: Oct. 7 @ 2pm Eastern. SPARC's @nshockey.bsky.social will moderate a talk with librarians from different institutions about how they are providing support to comply with new public access policies from government funders. The event is open to all! sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

SPARC is a catalyst for action. We've gathered stories about the impact of open practices to provide examples and inspiration. Share with your community to illustrate the power of #OpenAccess #OpenData #OpenEducation #OpenScience! sparcopen.org/impact-stori...

Reminder: Tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 10 @ 2pm ET tune into our next OE 101 session on #OpenEd & #HigherEd trends. It's not too late to register: sparcopen.org/event/open-e...

We've gathered details on new federal publication sharing requirements in one place. Search by agency to find out what's happening at the CDC, FDA, NIH & more here: researchsharing.sparcopen.org/publications/ #OpenAccess #OpenScience #OpenData #OpenResearch #PublicAccess.

The U.S. Repository Network (USRN) is advancing collaboration among US repositories. The initiative includes repositories hosted by higher education institutions, research centers, nonprofit organizations & those using open source or vended platforms. Learn more here: sparcopen.org/our-work/us-...

Get excited for #OpenEd25! Read about the themes, topics, and #OpenEducation session types planned for this year’s conference happening both online and in person. opened25.sched.com?_gl=1*1iajjp...

Please share your #OAWeek plans with us. Soon we will have a public calendar & map of activities happening around the world! www.openaccessweek.org/submit-event

One week from today, Wed., Sept. 10 @ 2-3pm ET, don't miss our next OE 101 session on #OpenEd & #HigherEd trends. Find out how to situate #OpenEducation within these broader campus conversations & advance it strategically on campus. RSVP for this free #OER webinar: sparcopen.org/event/open-e...

Louisiana is leveraging #OER to help boost student success and make college more affordable. Check out our impact story to see how investments in #OpenEducationalResources are paying off. sparcopen.org/impact-story...

How is your #OAWeek planning going? Let us know! Submit your 2025 event so we can add it to our public calendar & global map! www.openaccessweek.org/submit-event

Early bird registration rates for #OpenEd25 ends Aug. 29! Reserve your spot now for the in-person & virtual #OER #OpenEducation #OpenEd event happening Oct. 28-30. openeducationconference.org

Reminder: Tomorrow, Aug. 28 is #OpenEducation in Practice. This free OE101 session will cover how to find, create & adapt #OER, the basics of open pedagogy & campus examples. Our guest speaker is Amy Hofer from Open Oregon. Register now! sparcopen.org/news/2025/op...

Working together, #OpenAccess & #PublicEngagement advocates can expand their reach. Read about strategies for reform to amplify the impact of research results from Pew's Benjamin Olneck-Brown and MSU's Elyse Aurbach-Pruitt. sparcopen.org/news/2025/in...

Keep up to speed on new federal publication sharing requirements. We've organized details of polices by agency - NIH, CDC, NASA, Dept of Ed., NSF & more. Download & compare here: researchsharing.sparcopen.org/publications/ sparcopen.org

Register now for #OpenEd25! The in-person & virtual event Oct. 28-30 is a chance to meet w/ #OER #OpenEducation #OpenEd advocates to collaborate, support & drive strategies to make education more accessible & affordable. Deadline for the early bird rate is Aug. 29. openeducationconference.org

The federal Open Textbook Pilot grants sparcopen.org/our-work/ope... are making a difference! Read how students in Louisiana are savings $$$ w/ #OER & doing better in class. Our impact story has details on the good work of LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network! sparcopen.org/impact-story...

We're following the latest on action to ensure free, immediate access to federally funded research. See how the OSTP Memo on #PublicAccess is becoming a reality w/ our list of updated policies & resources for 20+ federal agencies. #OpenAccess #OpenData #OpenScience sparcopen.org/our-work/202...

Coming up tomorrow, Wed. Aug. 20 @ 1 pm Eastern: A free webinar w/ @authorsalliance.bsky.social on new federal agency data sharing requirements. Submit ?s in advance, if you'd like. It's not too late to register! sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Tell us what you are planning for #OAweek & we will share it with others! Please submit your events so we can add them to our public calendar & global map for International #OpenAccess Week 2025! www.openaccessweek.org/submit-event

Browse publication sharing requirements by federal agency. We've recently updated the resource to reflect new NIH & DOE publication policies now in effect. Click here for details: researchsharing.sparcopen.org/publications/ sparcopen.org

We just posted a new impact story! Congrats to the team at LOUIS: The LA Library Network! Investment in #OER is paying off. New data shows students are saving money, getting higher grades & are more likely to pass courses w/ access to free digital learning materials. sparcopen.org/impact-story...

Our #OpenEducation 101 series starts tomorrow, Aug. 13 from 2-3pm EDT. It's not too late to register! The first intro session will give you a basic understanding #OpenEd & how it can help improve student success on your campus. Free & open to all: sparcopen.org/news/2025/op...

Please help us welcome @schmidtsciences.bsky.social as the newest ORFG supporting member! 🎉https://www.orfg.org/news/2025/8/4/schmidt-sciences-joins-orfg #openscience #philanthropy #openresearch #opendata #sciencefunding

Big news at the @archive.org: It is now officially a federal depository library! Find out more about what it means to join a network of 1,100+ libraries that archive government documents & make them accessible to the public. See our cross-posted blog here: sparcopen.org/news/2025/in...

We get it. You're busy. That's why we've archived our past webinars to view at you convenience. Find the #OpenAccess 101 series, answers to faculty #AI concerns, ACRL/SPARC forums & more. Go to our YouTube channel for a complete collection of our recordings: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwl...

When your library is preparing for the next round of publisher negotiations, SPARC has resources that can help: information on data analysis, alternative access, campus engagement strategies & a repository of existing open investment statements, rubrics & principles. sparcopen.org/our-work/neg...

Next week on Aug. 13 @ 2-3pm EDT join the 1st session in our 4-part #OpenEducation 101 series. This intro will get you up to speed on core principles & key terms to understand how #OpenEd works w/ #OpenAccess & #OpenScience. Free & open to all. Register here: sparcopen.org/news/2025/op...

Get ready for #OAWeek 2025! Download graphics & logos, available in several languages: www.openaccessweek.org/resources. Submit your events so we can share widely on our calendar: www.openaccessweek.org/submit-event.

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

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...

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...

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

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. sparcopen.org/news/2025/in....

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.

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...

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...

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/

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....

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....

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

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