Open Access Week 2021 – It Matters How We Open Knowledge: Building Structural Equity

What is Open Access Week? SPARC defines open access as: “the free, immediate, online availability of research articles coupled with the rights to use these articles fully in the digital environment. This year’s theme intentionally aligns with the recently released UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, of which Open Access is a crucial component. Circulated in draft form […]

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Open Access Week 2020 – Open with Purpose: Taking Action to Build Structural Equity and Inclusion

What is Open Access Week? SPARC defines open access as: “the free, immediate, online availability of research articles coupled with the rights to use these articles fully in the digital environment. Open Access ensures that anyone can access and use these results—to turn ideas into industries and breakthroughs into better lives. … International Open Access Week […]

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