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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
SPARC DAWG Open House – Advanced Analysis: Going Beyond the Basics
The Data Analysis Working Group is convening this open house to talk about more-advanced assessment areas. These are some strategies you might draw upon selectively to address specific collection-assessment needs. We will have an open discussion as well as breakout rooms to learn about the kinds of...
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Examining How Systems of Research and Education Still Reflect the Structures of Colonialism
Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationOur knowledge systems exclude many perspectives because legacies of injustice are built into their foundations. Racism, colonialism, and other forms of discrimination limit whose voices are heard, whose interests are prioritized, and whose knowledge counts. Openness can create pathways to more...
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Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Envisioning a World Beyond APCs/BPCs
Open AccessThe University of Kansas Libraries, Open Access Network (a...
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Monday, October 19, 2015
Open Collaboration for Open Access Week 2015
Open AccessToday marks the beginning of the 8th International Open Access Week, which will be celebrated at hundreds of events across more than 50 countries around the world. This week, the Open Access community will raise awareness, celebrate progress, and lay the foundation for continued...
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
White House Announces Open Education Initiative in Open Government Plan
Open EducationYesterday President Obama announced a new initiative to promote open education as part of an update to the
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Friday, March 14, 2014
White House OSTP celebrates Open Education Week with post on “Expanding Opportunity through Open Educational Resources”
Open EducationUsing advanced technology to dramatically expand the quality and reach of education has long been a key priority for the Obama Administration. In December 2013, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) issued a report exploring the potential of Massive Open Online...
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014
A Timely Development: More Action on Public Access to Publicly Funded Research
Open AccessAs SPARC joins many of our friends and partner organizations in marking Copyright Week, we’re watching with interest as the U.S. Congress once again appears to be poised to take positive action to ensure that members of the public have...
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