Latest News from SPARC
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Monday, July 18, 2022
Scarlet Galvan Selected as New Visiting Program Officer for Negotiations
Open AccessSPARC welcomes Scarlet Galvan as a Visiting Program Officer for Negotiations.
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Monday, July 11, 2022
Announcing SPARC’s Knowledge Equity Discussion Series
Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationSPARC's Knowledge Equity Discussion Series will provide an introduction to broad concepts and considerations of epistemic injustice and knowledge equity in the areas of academic libraries and archives.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Elsevier’s Acquisition of Interfolio: Risks and Responses
Open Access · Open DataIn this analysis, we detail the potential risks posed by Elsevier's acquisition of Interfolio, what institutions should watch for, and proactive steps institutions can take to reduce the negative impacts of consolidation.
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Thursday, June 9, 2022
Theme for Open Access Week 2022: Open for Climate Justice
Open AccessThis year’s focus on Climate Justice seeks to encourage connection and collaboration among the climate movement and the international open community.
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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Michele Gibney Joins SPARC as Visiting Program Officer for Privacy & Surveillance
SPARC is pleased to welcome Michele Gibney as a Visiting Program Officer for Privacy & Surveillance.
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Monday, March 14, 2022
SPARC Announces Knowledge Equity Seminar for LIS Students
Open AccessIn cooperation with the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto, SPARC is sponsoring the Knowledge Equity and Justice Spring Seminar, open to LIS graduate students that will focus on critical issues in epistemic justice relevant to Library and Information Studies.
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Friday, March 11, 2022
Congress Introduces Bill to Tackle College Textbook Costs while Renewing Open Textbook Pilot Grant Program
Open EducationIn recognition of international Open Education Week, members of Congress reintroduced the Affordable College Textbook Act, a bicameral bill to address the cost of course materials for college students across the country.
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Thursday, December 2, 2021
SPARC Statement on Completion of Clarivate-ProQuest Merger
Open AccessSPARC statement expressing antitrust concerns following the completion of the Clarivate-ProQuest merger.
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