(via Dr. Chelsee Dickson, Kennesaw State University) Curious about open access, open data, or open educational resources? Join us virtually for the Kennesaw State University Libraries’ fourth annual All Things Open Conference, from Monday, April 6, to Thursday, April 9, as we celebrate all Open Movements, including… Sessions begin at 12:00 PM CDT each day…
Category: Open Access
Registration Open for CARLI Professional Development Alliance Webinar “Copyright and OER Creation”–Thurs., April 16, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT
Registration is open for the CARLI PDA (Professional Development Alliance) webinar “Copyright and OER Creation”. It will take place on Thursday, April 16, from 10:00 to 1:00 AM CDT. Open Educational Resources offer powerful opportunities for teaching and learning—but they also raise important copyright questions. This webinar will guide librarians and faculty through creating OER, including…
Registration Available for Open Software & Research Symposium at Univ. of Chicago on Thurs., April 16, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
(via Jennifer Hart, University of Chicago) Join the University of Chicago Library, Data Science Institute, Globus, and the Research Computing Center for the Open Software & Research Symposium, where experts from across the field will share insights and practical strategies for tackling challenges related to open software and research. The event will take place at…
Recording of Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association Webinar “Beyond the Ivory Tower” Now Available
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library and Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA) is delighted to share the recording of our lively “Beyond the Ivory Tower” webinar about the real-world importance of open access today. Watch this video to hear about how about how open access is: Despite over 50%…
Reminder: Proposals for All Things Open Week 2026 (Online Mon., April 6 – Thurs., April 9) Due Fri., Feb. 6
(via Dr. Chelsee Dickson, Kennesaw State University) All Things Open Week is a virtual conference dedicated to promoting inclusive and intentional open access practices across all disciplines and audiences. All Things Open Week 2026 will be held from Monday, April 6, to Thursday, April 9, with the theme “All Together Now”. If you are passionate…
Registration Available for Free Open for Student Success Symposium–Online Wed., March 4, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM CDT
(via Charlene Martoni, Georgia State University) Join Georgia State University for our 4th annual Open Education Week Celebration, where professionals and students unite with the common purpose to learn and share insights about open and affordable education. The free Open for Student Success Symposium will take place online Wednesday, March 4, from 8:30 AM to…
Registration Open for CARLI PDA Webinar “AI, Copyright, and Creative Commons”–Thurs., Jan. 29, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via CARLI) Registration is open for the CARLI Professional Development Alliance webinar “AI, Copyright, and Creative Commons”. It will take place on Thursday, January 29, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms how knowledge is created, shared, and reused, leaders and members of the open movement are at a crossroads that…
Registration Open for CARLI Virtual OER Meetup for STEM Faculty, Instructors, and Librarians–Fri., Feb. 6, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
Are you working on open educational resources (OER) or curious about what others are doing in your field? Join us for a lively virtual meet-up designed to spark ideas, share experiences and tips, and explore opportunities for cross-institutional OER partnerships. It will take place on Friday, February 6, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. This…
Call for Proposals: All Things Open Week 2026 (Online Mon., April 6 – Thurs., April 9)–Deadline Fri., Feb. 6
(via Chelsee Dickson, Kennesaw State University) All Things Open Week is a virtual conference dedicated to promoting inclusive and intentional open access practices across all disciplines and audiences. All Things Open Week 2026 will be held from Monday, April 6, to Thursday, April 9, with the theme “All Together Now”. If you are passionate about…
Reminder: Proposals for 21st International Conference on Open Repositories (Online Mon., June 8 – Thurs., June 11) Due Sun., January 11
(via Adrian Ho, formerly University of Chicago) The 21st International Conference on Open Repositories (OR2026) will be held online from Monday, June 8, to Thursday, June 11, 2026. The theme for the OR2026 conference is: “Open to All? Repositories at the Intersection of People, Practice, and Emerging Technologies”. The event will explore how repositories sustain…