Latest News from SPARC
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Monday, June 1, 2026
SPARC Landscape Analyses
Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationMost recently updated in June 2026, SPARC regularly provides our community with market analyses and suggestions for accompanying action to better navigate the rapidly evolving research and education environments.
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Monday, May 4, 2026
Theme for Open Access Week 2026 is “The Cost of Knowledge”
Open Access“The Cost of Knowledge” is the theme for this year’s International Open Access Week (October 19-25).
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Core Elements of Federal Public Access Policies
Open Access · Open DataTo support you in tracking, comparing, and understanding U.S. federal agencies public access requirements, SPARC has developed this Core Elements of Federal Public Access Policies Resource.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Resources for Tracking & Understanding U.S. Federal Public Access Policies
Open Access · Open DataTo support tracking, comparing, and understanding U.S. federal public access requirements, SPARC has developed this set of resources.
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Rapid Reaction Takeaways from Libraries Navigating Changes in On-Demand Purchasing
Open AccessSPARC has heard reports from members about changes to leading on-demand purchasing services. As more libraries leave or consider leaving big deal journal packages, hearing from libraries directly impacted by these changes may be helpful to those considering a similar approach.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
North American Diamond Knowledge Exchange Group
Open AccessThe North American Diamond Knowledge Exchange Group brings together organizations collaborating to create a space to learn and to share intersecting aspects of Diamond Open Access in North America—from infrastructure to institutional needs.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Protecting Research Infrastructure Through Stable Indirect Cost Policy
Open AccessFederal proposals to cap indirect cost rates threaten the research infrastructure that makes public access to scholarship possible. SPARC is working with Congress, agencies and our community to ensure any changes to indirect cost policy are developed collaboratively and implemented with adequate...
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Authors Alliance and SPARC Release Third “Legal Pathways to Open Access” White Paper on Federal Grants and Institutional IP Policies
Open AccessAuthors Alliance and SPARC have released a new white paper exploring how institutions can navigate unresolved copyright questions.
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