Latest News from SPARC
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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
SPARC Names New Visiting Program Officer for Open Models
Moriana Molchanov Garcia has joined the SPARC team in a newly created position as a Visiting Program Officer for Open Models.
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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 23, 2022
Open Access Editor for Music Library Association Spearheads Effort to Move to Publications Online
For librarians who specialize in caring for music collections, it can be challenging to keep up with the latest technology and resources in the profession. The Music Library Association recently helped address this problem by making many of its publications openly available online.
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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, June 6, 2022
OER Resources to Help Equip Growing Field of ScholComm Librarianship
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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The University of Maryland Department of Psychology Leads the Way in Aligning Open Science with Promotion & Tenure Guidelines
Open AccessThe University of Maryland is rewarding faculty members in the department of psychology who perform and disseminate research in accordance with open science practices.In April,the department adopted new guidelines that explicitly codify open science as a core criteria in tenure and promotion review.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
OER Helps Buoy Gen Ed Success at Community Colleges and Universities
Open EducationAcross the country, colleges and universities are leveraging Open Education Resources (OER) to expand access to general education courses. Not only are students saving money on books, many are performing better in courses and beyond.
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