Popular Resources
SPARC provides a range of resources to support individuals and institutions in advancing open research and open education. This section contains SPARC's current resources, and our resource archive contains those that are no longer up-to-date but may be helpful as a reference.
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Join the SPARC member mailing list
The SPARC mailing list is available to all library staff from our member institutions.
If you work in the library of a SPARC member institution and would like to be added to our mailing list, please provide your contact information through the Contact Us form.Read More
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SPARC Webinar Recordings
This page features recordings of SPARC webinars on a range of topics relevant to our community. Additional recordings are also available on our SPARC YouTube channel.
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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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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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Guide for Authors Complying with U.S. Federal Agency Public Access and Publisher Policies
Open AccessThis resource provides researchers with guidance and options at different points in the research lifecycle that they might consider as they are navigating federal agency public access requirements and publisher policies.
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Exit Interviews: Leaving Big Deals & Proprietary Products
This profile series seeks to support libraries that are considering leaving big deal journal packages and other major proprietary products by sharing the increasing depth of experience that institutions have in pursuing this path.
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Recommendations for Providing Alternative Access After a Big Deal Cancellation
This resource explores the provision of alternative means of access as part of SPARC’s efforts to help member libraries save money and secure better deals in negotiations with publishers.
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Data Analysis for Negotiation
Open AccessThe Data Analysis Working Group of SPARC's Negotiation Community of Practice has collaboratively developed the resources linked below to support libraries in better leveraging data in negotiations with publishers.
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OER State Policy Tracker
Open EducationSPARC's State Policy Tracker catalogs existing policies and ongoing developments state-by-state, and will be updated weekly throughout the year.
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Open Investment Statements and Principles
Open AccessThe Strategic Priorities Working Group of SPARC's Negotiation Community of Practice has created a repository of existing open investment statements, rubrics, and principles to help the community learn from one another’s experiences and practices.
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