The first International Open Access Week (October 19 – 23) may have just come to a close, but the broad spectrum of initiatives that it showcased ensures that Open Access to research will play a central role in advancing the conduct of research and scholarship for years to come. Events took place on more than 300 higher education, research, and other sites worldwide, illustrating the dramatic growth of the global network that has emerged in support of Open Access.
The post goes on to highlight five key events from International Open Access Week. You'll read about and find related links to:
+ The establishment of new access policies at agencies and research institutes.
+ The adoption of campus-based open-access policies.
+ The release of extensive research on the economic and social impact of Open Access.
+ The commitment of significant new funds to support open-access publication.
+ A groundswell of support by college and university students.
Source: SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition)
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