The theme for the 2018 International Open Access Week, to be held October 22-28, will be \u201cdesigning equitable foundations for open knowledge.\u201d<\/p>\n
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This year\u2019s theme reflects a scholarly system in transition. While governments, funders, universities, publishers, and scholars are increasingly adopting open policies and practices, how these are actually implemented is still in flux. As open becomes the default, all stakeholders must be intentional about designing these new, open systems to ensure that they are inclusive, equitable, and truly serve the needs of a diverse global community. This year\u2019s Open Access Week invites all interested stakeholders to participate in advancing this important work.<\/p>\n
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Established by SPARC and partners in the student community in 2008, International Open Access Week is an opportunity to take action in making openness the default for research\u2014to raise the visibility of scholarship, accelerate research, and turn breakthroughs into better lives. This year’s Open Access Week will be held from October 22nd through the 28th; however, those celebrating the week are encouraged to schedule local events whenever is most suitable during the year and to utilize themes that are most effective locally.<\/p>\n
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