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SPARC is a nonprofit advocacy organization that supports open systems for research and education that enable everyone, everywhere to access, contribute to, and benefit from the knowledge that shapes our world.
Check out our recap of #OpenEd25! Takeaways from students, researchers, professors & administrators on what inspired them connecting w/ the #OpenEducation community last month in Denver. Save the date for virtual #OpenEd26 Oct 27-29, 2026. sparcopen.org/news/2025/op...
November 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Check out our recap of #OpenEd25! Takeaways from students, researchers, professors & administrators on what inspired them connecting w/ the #OpenEducation community last month in Denver. Save the date for virtual #OpenEd26 Oct 27-29, 2026. sparcopen.org/news/2025/op...
Congratulations to the newly elected members of the SPARC Steering Committee: Teresa Lee (York University Libraries, Canada); Josh Bolick (U of Kansas); Holly Mercer, (U of Maryland); Yasmeen Shorish (James Madison U); Camille Thomas (Florida State U). Thanks to all who voted! sparcopen.org
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...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Congratulations to the newly elected members of the SPARC Steering Committee: Teresa Lee (York University Libraries, Canada); Josh Bolick (U of Kansas); Holly Mercer, (U of Maryland); Yasmeen Shorish (James Madison U); Camille Thomas (Florida State U). Thanks to all who voted! sparcopen.org
Just what does #OpenAccess #OER #OpenScience look like in practice? More students succeeding in college, increased training opportunities for in-demand jobs, improved knowledge exchange for researchers solving the world's pressing programs & more. Download & share!
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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...
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November 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Just what does #OpenAccess #OER #OpenScience look like in practice? More students succeeding in college, increased training opportunities for in-demand jobs, improved knowledge exchange for researchers solving the world's pressing programs & more. Download & share!
sparcopen.org/impact-stori...
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Find out about exciting events that took place during #OAweek 2025 (sparcopen.org/news/2025/in...) & organizations supporting #OpenAccess in our series of profiles (www.openaccessweek.org/theme-profiles). Glad to highlight the good work of Anna Liakopoulou at IFMSA & others in advancing open.
November 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Find out about exciting events that took place during #OAweek 2025 (sparcopen.org/news/2025/in...) & organizations supporting #OpenAccess in our series of profiles (www.openaccessweek.org/theme-profiles). Glad to highlight the good work of Anna Liakopoulou at IFMSA & others in advancing open.
SPARC has pulled together tips & resources to help authors understand requirements under the 2022 OSTP Nelson memo. Learn more, including how agencies do not charge a fee for authors to deposit their manuscripts, making this an easy & cost-effective compliance option. sparcopen.org/our-work/gui...
Guide for Authors Complying with U.S. Federal Agency Public Access and Publisher Policies - SPARC
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November 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
SPARC has pulled together tips & resources to help authors understand requirements under the 2022 OSTP Nelson memo. Learn more, including how agencies do not charge a fee for authors to deposit their manuscripts, making this an easy & cost-effective compliance option. sparcopen.org/our-work/gui...
More than 1,600 people attended #OpenEd25 last month in Denver & online! Hear what some of them had to say about the experience. We just posted a wrap-up story on the event w/ key takeaways & their hopes for the future of #opened #OER. sparcopen.org/news/2025/op...
Open Education Community Keeps Eyes on the Horizon at October Conference - SPARC
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November 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
More than 1,600 people attended #OpenEd25 last month in Denver & online! Hear what some of them had to say about the experience. We just posted a wrap-up story on the event w/ key takeaways & their hopes for the future of #opened #OER. sparcopen.org/news/2025/op...
cOAlition reaffirmed its commitment to the foundational mission of accelerating full and immediate #OpenAccess while expanding its vision to encompass the broader goal of rapid, open, transparent, and equitable sharing of trustworthy scientific knowledge.
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cOAlition S reinforces Open Access commitment while advancing next strategic phase
<p>cOAlition S today reaffirmed its commitment to the foundational mission of accelerating full and immediate Open Access while expanding its vision to encompass the broader goal of rapid, open, trans...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
cOAlition reaffirmed its commitment to the foundational mission of accelerating full and immediate #OpenAccess while expanding its vision to encompass the broader goal of rapid, open, transparent, and equitable sharing of trustworthy scientific knowledge.
www.coalition-s.org/coalition-s-...
www.coalition-s.org/coalition-s-...
Learn all about the basics of persistent identifiers (PIDs) in a recording of our Nov. 4 webcast. SPARC's @carlyrobinson.bsky.social covers community definitions, commonly used PIDs & examples of how they can be used to develop more open systems of research. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnom...
PIDs 101 Webcast
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November 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Learn all about the basics of persistent identifiers (PIDs) in a recording of our Nov. 4 webcast. SPARC's @carlyrobinson.bsky.social covers community definitions, commonly used PIDs & examples of how they can be used to develop more open systems of research. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnom...
The events of #OAweek 2025 underscored how communities around the world are asserting their right to determine how knowledge is shared, preserved & built on. We've just published a post highlighting a sample of resources, presentations & blogs shared during the week. sparcopen.org/news/2025/in...
International Open Access Week 2025 Highlights from Discussion on Theme: “Who Owns Our Knowledge?” - SPARC
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November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The events of #OAweek 2025 underscored how communities around the world are asserting their right to determine how knowledge is shared, preserved & built on. We've just published a post highlighting a sample of resources, presentations & blogs shared during the week. sparcopen.org/news/2025/in...
SPARC has resources to help you understand automatic textbook billing ("inclusive access") and what's happening on your campus. Browse our Textbook Billing Contract library: sparcopen.org/our-work/aut... www.inclusiveaccess.org
InclusiveAccess.org – The Facts on Affordable Access Textbooks
Inclusive Access and Affordable Access programs add the cost of textbooks into college tuition and fees. Do the advertised benefits outweigh the costs and challenges? Get the facts.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
SPARC has resources to help you understand automatic textbook billing ("inclusive access") and what's happening on your campus. Browse our Textbook Billing Contract library: sparcopen.org/our-work/aut... www.inclusiveaccess.org
#OpenAccess is a significant area of academic library work across the #highered landscape, impacting nearly everyone in the profession. We've recorded our OA101 series designed w/ the Scholarly Communication Notebook team as a helpful intro or refresher. Listen & share! sparcopen.org/our-work/ope...
Open Access 101 Series - SPARC
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November 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#OpenAccess is a significant area of academic library work across the #highered landscape, impacting nearly everyone in the profession. We've recorded our OA101 series designed w/ the Scholarly Communication Notebook team as a helpful intro or refresher. Listen & share! sparcopen.org/our-work/ope...
See SPARC's new Guide for Authors Complying with U.S. Federal Agency Public Access and Publisher Policies, providing options for researchers to consider while navigating funder public access requirements and publish policies. sparcopen.org/our-work/gui...
Guide for Authors Complying with U.S. Federal Agency Public Access and Publisher Policies - SPARC
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November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
See SPARC's new Guide for Authors Complying with U.S. Federal Agency Public Access and Publisher Policies, providing options for researchers to consider while navigating funder public access requirements and publish policies. sparcopen.org/our-work/gui...
If you missed the Open Source Initiative's virtual event last month on data governance & open source AI, you can catch the recorded sessions here. Speakers from law, academia, NGOs, enterprise & the Open Source community shared their insights.
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Deep Dive: Data Governance Conference
Speakers As part of our original Deep Dive:AI, we gathered a diverse collection of leaders to collaborate in drafting a definition for “Open Source AI”. Speakers from law, academia, NGOs, enterprise,…
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November 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
If you missed the Open Source Initiative's virtual event last month on data governance & open source AI, you can catch the recorded sessions here. Speakers from law, academia, NGOs, enterprise & the Open Source community shared their insights.
opensource.org/datagovernan...
opensource.org/datagovernan...
Check out our stories on 8 libraries that have unbundled from a journal package or cancelled a Big Deal altogether. The profiles describe the context of the decision, preparation, how continuing access to materials was secured, campus response, next steps & advice. sparcopen.org/our-work/big...
Unbundling Profiles - SPARC
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November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Check out our stories on 8 libraries that have unbundled from a journal package or cancelled a Big Deal altogether. The profiles describe the context of the decision, preparation, how continuing access to materials was secured, campus response, next steps & advice. sparcopen.org/our-work/big...
Last week's #OpenEd25 conference connected & inspired #OER advocates from all parts of the world. As you reflect on your experience, please share what you liked & what could be better for #OpenEd26. The feedback form is anonymous, but data may be shared publicly. form.jotform.com/252953517519...
OpenEd25 Feedback Form
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November 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Last week's #OpenEd25 conference connected & inspired #OER advocates from all parts of the world. As you reflect on your experience, please share what you liked & what could be better for #OpenEd26. The feedback form is anonymous, but data may be shared publicly. form.jotform.com/252953517519...
Colorado's continued commitment to #OpenEd is benefiting students statewide. Learn how state grants are funding the expansion of #OER & zero textbook cost degrees from open champions Chealsye Bowley, Nicholas Swails, Emily Ragan in our impact story here: sparcopen.org/impact-story...
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Colorado's continued commitment to #OpenEd is benefiting students statewide. Learn how state grants are funding the expansion of #OER & zero textbook cost degrees from open champions Chealsye Bowley, Nicholas Swails, Emily Ragan in our impact story here: sparcopen.org/impact-story...
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📣 Join the next European Network of Open Education Librarians #ENOEL workshop, “Embrace the Open: Open Education and Generative AI, hands-on," to learn together with us how GenAI tools can help deliver #OpenEducation objectives.
📅 13 Nov 2025
⏰ 13.00-14.30 CET
🔗 tinyurl.com/ENOELWorksho...
📅 13 Nov 2025
⏰ 13.00-14.30 CET
🔗 tinyurl.com/ENOELWorksho...
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📣 Join the next European Network of Open Education Librarians #ENOEL workshop, “Embrace the Open: Open Education and Generative AI, hands-on," to learn together with us how GenAI tools can help deliver #OpenEducation objectives.
📅 13 Nov 2025
⏰ 13.00-14.30 CET
🔗 tinyurl.com/ENOELWorksho...
📅 13 Nov 2025
⏰ 13.00-14.30 CET
🔗 tinyurl.com/ENOELWorksho...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) invited public comment on its new draft data management template. Its goals of promoting data reuse, improving accessibility & enhancing interoperability are important & achievable. See SPARC's comments here: sparcopen.org/wp-content/u...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) invited public comment on its new draft data management template. Its goals of promoting data reuse, improving accessibility & enhancing interoperability are important & achievable. See SPARC's comments here: sparcopen.org/wp-content/u...
Considering walking away from a Big Deal? We have a suite of resources to help libraries with publisher negotiations. Leverage data, find alternative access, engage your campus, invest in open models & strategize to align negotiation outcomes with library values. sparcopen.org/our-work/neg...
Data Analysis for Negotiation - SPARC
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November 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Considering walking away from a Big Deal? We have a suite of resources to help libraries with publisher negotiations. Leverage data, find alternative access, engage your campus, invest in open models & strategize to align negotiation outcomes with library values. sparcopen.org/our-work/neg...
Tune in tomorrow, Tues., Nov. 4 @ 2pm ET for our free PIDs 101 webcast. We will cover commonly used persistent identifiers, community definitions & benefits of PIDs in developing new pathways for scientific communication. Submit your ?s ahead. Register here: sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing
Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom ...
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November 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Tune in tomorrow, Tues., Nov. 4 @ 2pm ET for our free PIDs 101 webcast. We will cover commonly used persistent identifiers, community definitions & benefits of PIDs in developing new pathways for scientific communication. Submit your ?s ahead. Register here: sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
What one word would you use to describe your #OpenEd25 experience? Inspiring? Invigorating? Engaging? Conference organizers welcome your feedback on the form below.
Save the date for next year's virtual #OpenEd26 to be held Oct 27-29, 2026.
form.jotform.com/252953517519...
Save the date for next year's virtual #OpenEd26 to be held Oct 27-29, 2026.
form.jotform.com/252953517519...
OpenEd25 Feedback Form
Please click the link to complete this form.
form.jotform.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
What one word would you use to describe your #OpenEd25 experience? Inspiring? Invigorating? Engaging? Conference organizers welcome your feedback on the form below.
Save the date for next year's virtual #OpenEd26 to be held Oct 27-29, 2026.
form.jotform.com/252953517519...
Save the date for next year's virtual #OpenEd26 to be held Oct 27-29, 2026.
form.jotform.com/252953517519...
Learn about Upskill OK & its innovative platform that allows students to earn microcredentials & badges. Leveraging partnerships w/ industry & #OER, it is addressing workforce needs. Shout to Anna Dunn, Mickey Jack & other Oklahoma #highered leaders for their work. sparcopen.org/impact-story...
Oklahoma’s Online Microcredential Program Highlights New Model for Co-Designing and Delivering Curriculum - SPARC
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October 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Learn about Upskill OK & its innovative platform that allows students to earn microcredentials & badges. Leveraging partnerships w/ industry & #OER, it is addressing workforce needs. Shout to Anna Dunn, Mickey Jack & other Oklahoma #highered leaders for their work. sparcopen.org/impact-story...
It's the final day of #OpenEd25. The past two days have been full of inspiration, connection, and learning—and there is still so much ahead! Here's today's schedule: opened25.sched.com. Thanks to all who helped bring together the #OpenEd community once again! openeducationconference.org
Open Education Conference
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October 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It's the final day of #OpenEd25. The past two days have been full of inspiration, connection, and learning—and there is still so much ahead! Here's today's schedule: opened25.sched.com. Thanks to all who helped bring together the #OpenEd community once again! openeducationconference.org
Reminder: Our PID101 webcast is Tuesday, Nov. 4 @ 2pm ET Learn about the basics of persistent identifiers (PIDs) - community definitions, commonly used persistent identifiers & examples of how PIDs are used to develop more open systems of research. Register: sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing
Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom ...
sparcopen-org.zoom.us
October 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Reminder: Our PID101 webcast is Tuesday, Nov. 4 @ 2pm ET Learn about the basics of persistent identifiers (PIDs) - community definitions, commonly used persistent identifiers & examples of how PIDs are used to develop more open systems of research. Register: sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Day 2 of #OpenEd25 is packed with more great sessions, including keynotes from NYT bestselling author adrienne maree brown and Louisiana Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed. Make the most of your day with the conference attendee guide here. openeducationconference.org/news/2025-at...
2025 Attendee Guide — Open Education Conference
The 2025 Open Education Conference is almost here! Here is a guide with everything attendees need to know to access the conference and maximize your experience. Watch your registered email address for...
openeducationconference.org
October 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Day 2 of #OpenEd25 is packed with more great sessions, including keynotes from NYT bestselling author adrienne maree brown and Louisiana Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed. Make the most of your day with the conference attendee guide here. openeducationconference.org/news/2025-at...