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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Elsevier Exit: Q&A with Florida State University about their Big Deal Cancellation(s)
Open AccessFlorida State University (FSU) lost access to its Elsevier content in March 2019, following cancellation of its $2 million Big Deal contract. Here’s what happened and a snapshot of the hard work that went into their bold decision.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Opening on SPARC Team
Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationSPARC has a rare opening on our small, dynamic team. We are currently looking for a full-time Programs & Operations Specialist.
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Monday, January 27, 2020
Stay Up to Date on the Rumored 2020 White House Open Access Policy
Open Access · Open DataIn December 2019, rumors surfaced that the White House might be considering a new national, zero-embargo open access policy. SPARC strongly endorses eliminating the current 12-month embargo and requiring that all research outputs be openly accessible.
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Friday, January 17, 2020
Join SPARC in Celebrating Public Domain Day on January 30, online or in-person!
Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationSPARC is delighted to partner with the Internet Archive, the Institute for Intellectual Property & Social Justice, Creative Commons, and American University’s Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property to host the 2020 Public Domain Day celebration in Washington, DC.
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Friday, December 20, 2019
SPARC Letter to the White House Regarding Rumored Open Access Policy
Open Access · Open DataThis letter was submitted by SPARC to the White House on December 20, 2019 in support of the rumored open access policy.
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Thursday, December 19, 2019
SPARC Statement on Rumored New White House Open Access Policy
Open Access · Open DataA statement by Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC, on press reports of an impending new White House Open Access Policy.
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Congress to Renew Open Textbook Pilot Grant Program with $7 Million Appropriation
Open EducationA bipartisan budget agreement reached in the U.S. Congress will renew and strengthen the federal Open Textbook Pilot Grant Program with $7 million in funding for Fiscal Year 2020—a $2 million increase over previous years.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Leaked Dutch Contract with Elsevier Raises Significant Alarm Bells
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