Latest News from SPARC
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Monday, March 6, 2023
Respectful Terminologies Project for Indigenous People Launches in Canada
Open EducationEfforts to help libraries, archives, and museums replace harmful terms with appropriate language in reference to Indigenous People are gaining traction.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
3rd UN Open Science Conference Recap: Open Science Central to Achieving UN Sustainability Goals
Open Access · Open DataParticipants in the 3rd United Nations Open Science Conference called for policy and culture change to democratize the record of science. There was a sense of urgency for research to be shared across borders in order to accelerate progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Punctum Books Helps Build Streamlined System for Archiving Open Access Monographs
Open AccessSince its founding in 2011, punctum books has been an independent, scholar- and queer-led open access (OA) press committed to reshaping the way knowledge production is shared in academia and beyond.
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Friday, February 17, 2023
Survey Shows Many Still Struggle to Afford Needed Learning Materials
Open EducationThe high cost of textbooks has a real impact on the lives of students.
A recent survey of more than 13,000 students at Florida’s public colleges and universities illustrates some of the struggles students face to afford their textbooks and other course materials.
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Monday, February 6, 2023
Student Advocates for Open Education Share Dedication Required to Challenge the Status Quo
Open EducationThe progress achieved to date in the open education movement is thanks, in large part, to the work of students.
What does it take to be an effective advocate?
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Friday, January 20, 2023
Public Domain Day Festivities Draw Global Audience of Enthusiasts
Open AccessAlso presenting at the celebration was Rick Prelinger, an archivist, filmmaker, writer and educator. He began collecting ephemeral films (used for specific purposes such as advertising, educational and industrial films) in 1983. His collection of 60,000 films was acquired by the Library of Congress
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
As the US Public Domain Expands, 20-Year Pause for the Canadian Public Domain Begins
Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationFestivities are planned on January 19 to recognize Public Domain Day and embrace the possibilities of new works freely available from 1927. However, the celebration will be muted in Canada where librarians and educators are assessing the impact of a vast expansion of the copyright term.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Ilana Melka Joins SPARC as New Programs & Operations Specialist
SPARC is pleased to welcome Ilana Melka to our team as the new Programs & Operations Specialist.
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