Looking for a quick way to catch up on the latest programs and resources SPARC has to offer? Whether you are a new member or want a refresher, you are welcome to join our first Intro to SPARC event on August 17 from 12-12:30pm EDT / 9am PDT (timezone help). This half-hour meeting will help you make the most of your membership by highlighting resources, opportunities, and the best ways to stay up-to-date. Open to all SPARC members and those interested in becoming members!
Monday, August 17, 2026 Events
Intro to SPARC
12pm ET / 9am PT · Virtual Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationEvents
Resources for Tracking & Understanding U.S. Federal Public Access Policies
· Open Access · Open DataEvents
Reclaiming Control: Privacy, Platforms, AI, & Governance in the Public Interest
· Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationSPARC and HELIOS Open will host a joint webinar on the National Institute of Standards & Technology's (NIST) Research Data Framework (RDaF) on Wednesday, July 10th at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT. In February, NIST released Version 2.0 of its RDaF including an interactive web application. The RDaF is a customizable tool that can be used by researchers, librarians, and higher education leaders to inform research data management activities on a variety of topics including costs, reproducibility, and the balance of security and openness. Higher education institutions are already finding value by leveraging the RDaF to evaluate existing campus data policies and practices and inform new ones which will be critical in implementing the 2022 Nelson Memorandum. This session will provide an update on the new features of the RDaF 2.0 and explore ways to use the framework through an example from the State University of New York (SUNY). There will be ample time for Q&A.
The webinar is open to individuals at SPARC and HELIOS Open institutions.