We invite you to join Nick Shockey, SPARC’s Director of Programs & Engagement, and Shawn Daugherty, SPARC’s Director of Operations, at a cocktail reception to further discuss SPARC’s programs and hear from SPARC members about what is important to them. This event to take place from 5-6:30pm at Society Lounge — 2063 E 4th St, Lower Level, Cleveland, OH.
Thursday, April 11, 2019 Events
SPARC Member Meetup at ACRL
5pm · Society Lounge Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationSunday, April 7, 2019 Events
SPARC Member Meetup at CNI Spring Meeting
5:00 - 7:30 pm · Consulate Room, Ritz Carlton, St. Louis Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationPrior to the start of the CNI Conference, you will have the opportunity to hear from Heather Joseph, SPARC’s Executive Director, about next steps for two priorities on our program plan — a proposed solution set for to accompany our infrastructure analysis and additional work to support ‘big deal’ cancellations. This convening will take place from 5-6pm in the Consulate Room at the Ritz Carlton, St. Louis. A reception will immediately following.
This event is reserved for SPARC Members.
Friday, February 8, 2019 Events
Members-only: Briefing with Jean-Claude Guédon
1pm (et) / 10am (pt) · Open Access · Open DataMembers-only briefing with Prof. Jean-Claude Guédon, lead author of the European Commission report on “The Future of Scholarly Publishing and Scholarly Communication."
On Friday, February 8th, at 1pm EST / 10am PST, SPARC is hosting a members-only briefing with Prof. Jean-Claude Guédon, lead author of the European Commission report released this week on “The Future of Scholarly Publishing and Scholarly Communication." The report analyzes the present states of scholarly communication and publishing, and proposes ten principles through which a vision for scholarly communication should be shaped over the next decade. The report also offers recommendations to key actors in the scholarly communication system—including libraries. Prof. Guédon, who chaired the Expert Group convened by the Commission, will provide an overview of this timely report, situate its recommendations within the broader context of progress toward open research communication, and take questions from the audience.
This webcast is open to anyone at a SPARC member institution, and registration is free but required.
Thursday, January 1, 1970 Events
Robert-Jan Smits Sets New Bar for Open with Bold Plan S
· Open Access · Open DataThursday, January 1, 1970 Events
High Prices Cost Lives: Matt Might’s Plea for Open Research
· Open Access · Open DataThursday, January 1, 1970 Events
Bill to Make Federal Government Data More Accessible Becomes Law
· Open DataThursday, January 1, 1970 Events
SPARC Applauds Congressional Passage of the OPEN Government Data Act
· Open DataTuesday, October 23, 2018 Events
OpenCon United Nations Headquarters
· United Nations Headquarters Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationOpenCon United Nations Headquarters is a satellite event hosted in partnership with the UN exploring the intersection of open research and education with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Friday, November 2, 2018 - Sunday, November 4, 2018 Events
OpenCon 2018
· York University Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationOpenCon 2018 is the flagship conference of SPARC's OpenCon community of next generation leaders working to advance open research and education. OpenCon 2018 will take place in Toronto on November 2-4 on the campus of York University and will be held in partnership York University, Ryerson University, and the University of Toronto.