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Respecting data sovereignty

Data sovereignty is “the management of information in a way that aligns with the laws, practices and customs of a nation-state in which it is located.” Meaning that the community has the right to cont...

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Welcome to International Open Access Week 2023

International Open Access Week is a global, community-driven week of action to open up access to research. The event is celebrated by individuals, institutions, and organizations across the world. Eac...

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Research Support Conversation: Pitfalls and Strategies for Open Access Publishing

Register to join our October 26th conversation on avoiding pitfalls to help you achieve your open access publishing goals....

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How to avoid using retracted articles

Knowledge changes. It’s one of the many truths of research. Sometimes what we know is updated as new information becomes available. Other times, sadly, we discover something was never the truth. Vari...

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New ASU fund helps researchers publish in open access journals

In response to an increasing focus on open access publishing by research funders, the ASU Open Access Publication Fund has been created to help cover publishing costs for ASU affiliates. The new open...

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Does access translate to accessibility?

Abbie Thacher, Open Scholarship Intern As someone who went through most of their academic career with undiagnosed ADHD, I have been thinking a lot about how to make higher education more accessible, ...

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Pollinators, Light Pollution, and Citizen Science

Emily Rocha, Open Scholarship Intern April is a time of year when we are greeted by signs of spring after a long winter in the Northern hemisphere. As flowers bloom and wildlife reappears from slumbe...

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Learn about ASU Library career opportunities on April 14

Interested in a librarian position at the ASU Library? Discover career opportunities at an upcoming informational Zoom webinar on April 14, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m. Arizona/MST. ...

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Open Education Week 2023

by Abbie Thacher, Open Scholarship Intern Open Education Week highlights the creative and collaborative work of educators and promotes the world wide movement towards more equitable and accessible ed...