Blue and orange abstract art with text "Open access week 2019 - Open for Whom? Equity in Open Knowledge - October 21-27
This year, international Open Access Week is October 21-27. The theme, “Open for Whom? Equity in Open Knowledge,” was chosen to deepen conversations about being inclusive by design and to turn those conversations into action, according to Nick Shockey, Director of Programs & Engagement at SPARC. “We find ourselves at a critical moment. The decisions we make now—individually and collectively—will fundamentally shape the future for many years to come. 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.”
The University of California Libraries have a wide variety of workshops, exhibits, and fun activities planned to celebrate – check them out!