Open Access is the free, immediate, online availability of research articles coupled with the rights to use these articles fully in the digital environment. Open Access ensures that anyone can access and use these results—to turn ideas into industries and breakthroughs into better lives. - SPARC
Open data refers to information, often collected through research, that is freely available and accessible to anyone. This data can be used, shared, and analyzed by individuals, researchers, and organizations without restrictions.
Open educational resources (OER) are freely accessible teaching materials that can be used, shared, and adapted by educators and learners, enhancing the accessibility and flexibility of education.
Interested in starting an open access journal? University Libraries offer a subscription through Open Journal Systems to provide software and publishing solutions for an online open access journal. Contact the Libraries for further information.
Open Access Week is a global event celebrating the free sharing of knowledge. Held annually, it highlights the importance of unrestricted access to research, education, and creative works. Join us in recognizing the impact of Open Access on advancing learning, innovation, and collaboration worldwide.