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CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · 1d

Maximize public access. Minimize cost and duplication.

CHORUS helps funders and institutions surface hard-to-find research outputs, while enhancing #OpenAccess compliance and metadata quality.

Explore how: chorusaccess.org
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Maximize public access.
Minimize cost and duplication.
Make open research work with CHORUS.
Explore how.

CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · 6d

Why CHORUS?

Because open research is a collective effort.
We connect funders, publishers, and institutions to ensure research is accessible, trackable, and transparent.
It takes a chorus to make access work.

Find out more: chorusaccess.org
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Help build a more
accessible research future
Find out more
chorusaccess.org/accessibility-resources

CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · 8d

Accessibility is not a feature. It is a mindset.

Join us in building a more inclusive research ecosystem.
One post, one voice, one action at a time.

Find out more: www.chorusaccess.org/accessibilit...
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CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · 13d

Accessibility is not just a compliance checkbox.

It is an ethical commitment to equity in research.

We help ensure that public access policies are not just met but meaningfully implemented.
Find out more: www.chorusaccess.org/events/choru...
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Beyond compliance
Accessibility is an ethical standard.

CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · 15d

Help shape open access publishing.

The draft #OpenAccess Business Processes Recommended Practice is open for public comment until October 17, 2025.

Share your feedback: www.niso.org/standards-co...
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CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · 16d

Data transparency is essential for reproducible research.

CHORUS helps you stay compliant with a centralized data availability policies index, featuring direct links to publisher policies and guidance on sharing research data.

🔗 bit.ly/4pq78Wi
#OpenResearch #DataSharing

CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · 20d

Discover funder open access policies in one place

CHORUS maintains a centralized index of funders and their open access policies to support transparency and compliance.

This resource is reviewed and updated annually.
www.chorusaccess.org/resources/fu...

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CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · 27d

Citing software correctly matters.

CHORUS makes it easier with a centralized software citation policies index—your go-to resource for understanding publisher requirements and aligning with FORCE11 best practices.

🔗 chorusaccess.org/software-cit...
#OpenResearch #SoftwareCitation #ResearchIntegrity

CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · 28d

NISO has released the draft Open Access Business Processes Recommended Practice for public comment.

Its mission: standardized guidance for managing open access publishing workflows.

Have your say by October 17, 2025: www.niso.org/standards-co...

#OpenAccess #ScholComm

CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · 29d

THIS WEEK: Join moderator Mark Doyle and leading industry experts as they explore actionable strategies for improving metadata on September 11, 11:00–12:30 (EDT).

Register now: www.chorusaccess.org/events/choru...

#OpenResearch #ScholComm

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CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Sep 5

Better metadata starts with better strategies.

Join industry leaders on September 11, 11:00–12:30 (EDT) in part 2 of our workshop series for a deep dive into common metadata challenges and how to overcome them.

Register now: bit.ly/41DWJfw

#OpenResearch #ScholComm

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CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Sep 4

Strengthen your metadata quality. Discover ways to help address key metadata challenges in part 2 of our workshop series.

Join moderator Mark Doyle and leading experts for strategies to improve metadata on September 11, 11:00–12:30 (EDT).

Register for next week’s event: bit.ly/41DWJfw

#ScholComm

CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Aug 28

❌ Myth: “Accessibility only matters for a small group.”
✅ Truth: Accessibility benefits everyone.
From metadata to machine readability, we support systems that make research easier to find, use, and share.

Find out more: www.chorusaccess.org/accessibilit...
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CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Aug 26

Learn strategies to fix your metadata problems in part 2 of our workshop.
Discover insights from moderator Mark Doyle and expert panel:

Elizabeth Agee
Chelsea Dinsmore
Scott Dineen
Parth Agrawal
Jignesh Bhate

📅September 11
🕚11:00–12:30(EDT)

Register now: bit.ly/47b5eCp
#OpenResearch #ScholComm

Poster for event registration on CHORUS webpage

CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Aug 21

How are publishers tackling the toughest metadata challenges?

Join leading industry experts on September 11, 11:00-12:30 (EDT) to learn actionable strategies to strengthen metadata quality in this workshop.

Register now: www.chorusaccess.org/events/choru...

#OpenResearch #ScholComm

CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Aug 19

Accessibility in research means more than open links.

It means clear metadata, persistent identifiers, and inclusive infrastructure.
We help make research findable, usable, and open to all.

Find out more: www.chorusaccess.org/accessibilit...
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CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Aug 14

Trust is built on transparency.
Our latest CHORUS Forum explored how trust markers and digital infrastructure can strengthen open research.

Catch up on key takeaways from the event.
#OpenResearch #ScholComm

🔗 Explore now: chorusaccess.org/chorus-forum-summary-trust-markers-is-now-the-time/

CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Aug 12

We are here to break down barriers to research.
We amplify access, support transparency, and build systems that make open research possible.

Access is not just a policy. It is a principle.

Discover now: chorusaccess.org/
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CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Aug 7

We exist to make inclusion the norm, not the exception.
We believe access to research is a right, not a feature.

Our mission is to ensure that publicly funded research is discoverable, trackable, and accessible to all.

Find out more: chorusaccess.org/
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CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Aug 5

We are featured in NASA’s SPD-41a metrics report, highlighting how open infrastructure supports public access to federally funded research.

Open research needs open systems.
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🔗 Find out more: assets.science.nasa.gov/content/dam/...

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CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Jul 31

Transparency is not optional. It is essential.

We are advancing strategies that ensure research outputs are discoverable, trackable, and accessible.
Explore insights from the JST CHORUS Forum on digital tracking and open infrastructure.
#ScholComm

🔗 Learn more: www.chorusaccess.org/events/jst-c...

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CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Jul 29

Data is everywhere, but often disconnected.

Explore how linking datasets to content drives innovation, with insights on open access and navigating new research requirements.

📺 Find out more: youtu.be/3q-PVpcku_M
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CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Jul 24

🔍 Software Citation Index: Fresh Updates🔍

Stay up to date with best practices for software citation. The latest updates to our Software Citation Policy Index are here.

🔗 Read more: www.chorusaccess.org/resources/so... #SoftwareCitation #ScholComm

Graphic prompting people to explore the refreshed software citation policy on the CHORUS website.

CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Jul 22

Too much is wrong with scholarly metadata.
Join CHORUS Workshop 1 to explore why metadata matters and how to fix it.

Discover insights into curation, challenges, and future strategies.

Explore now - youtu.be/lXXc1Z7oAL8
#OpenScience #ScholComm

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CHORUS @chorusaccess.bsky.social · Jul 17

How can we protect research integrity?

Listen to the CHORUS Forum recording to hear from experts on ethics, trust, and vulnerabilities in the research ecosystem.

Explore now: youtu.be/j4cvpj2-xv8
#ScholComm #OpenScience