Trusted definitions and frameworks to ground your understanding.
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.
A 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'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 TOPSThe global standard defining Open Science as an inclusive construct combining open knowledge, infrastructure, and societal engagement.
Read the RecommendationPublished in 2016, the FAIR principles are the dominant framework for research data management. They ensure data is machine-actionable.
Developed by the Global Indigenous Data Alliance, CARE complements FAIR by focusing on the people and purpose behind the data.
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).
Now that you have the foundations, explore our librarian-focused curriculum.