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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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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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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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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SPARC Negotiations Resources
SPARC hosts a variety of resources to support libraries in negotiations with vendors, in evaluating and exiting big deal packages, and in planning and communications work to support making different collections decisions. These resources offer practical support to negotiate better deals and advance...
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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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Author Rights & the SPARC Author Addendum
Open AccessSPARC provides a full set of resources to help you learn more about your rights as an author, and the tools that are available to help you effectively manage your copyrights.
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OER State Policy Playbook
Open EducationPolicy recommendations for state-level policymakers in the United States.
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Textbook Billing Contract Library
Open EducationExplore the fine print of legal agreements between institutions and major vendors for automatic textbook billing programs.
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