Open Science Basics
Trusted definitions and frameworks to ground your understanding.
Getting Started
If you are new to Open Science, start with these reputable guides. They provide the "Why" and the "What" before you dive into the "How" of our curriculum.
The ACRL Open Science Cookbook
Book / ReferenceA comprehensive collection of "recipes" for open science support. This is an essential companion to our curriculum, offering bite-sized case studies and how-to guides for librarians.
Read the CookbookNASA TOPS (Open Science 101)
CertificationNASA's "Transform to Open Science" initiative. Their Open Science 101 curriculum is the gold standard for getting certified in core open science principles.
Visit NASA TOPSFoundational Frameworks
UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science
The global standard defining Open Science as an inclusive construct combining open knowledge, infrastructure, and societal engagement.
Read the RecommendationThe FAIR Principles
Published in 2016, the FAIR principles are the dominant framework for research data management. They ensure data is machine-actionable.
The CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance
Developed by the Global Indigenous Data Alliance, CARE complements FAIR by focusing on the people and purpose behind the data.
NASA TOPS (Transform to Open Science)
NASA's initiative to spark a culture shift. Their "Open Science 101" curriculum is an excellent parallel resource for librarians looking for certification.
Visit NASA TOPS TrainingThis project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (Grant RE-252335-OLS-22).
Ready to dive in?
Now that you have the foundations, explore our librarian-focused curriculum.