A Path to Open, Inclusive, and Collaborative Science for Librarians

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About this Lesson

Designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed for effective open science practices, with an emphasis on collaboration and inclusivity. Focuses on overcoming language, socioeconomic, and geographical barriers.

Learning Objectives

Understand open science's motivations and challenges for non-native English speaking communities.
Explain the FAIR and CARE principles.
Assess the accessibility of digital resources and virtual events.
Apply best practices for a more inclusive research network.

Keywords

collaborationopen scienceinclusionFAIRCARE

Recognition & Impact

CAC Presentation

Presented to the Library Carpentry Curriculum Advisory Committee on April 3, 2025.

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Instructor Specs

Duration: 3h 0m
Level: Introductory
License: CC-BY 4.0

Cite this Lesson

APA Format:

Vazano, I., Formoso, J. (2026). A Path to Open, Inclusive, and Collaborative Science for Librarians. UCLA IMLS Open Science. https://ucla-imls-open-sci.info/lessons/a-path-to-open-inclusive-and-collaborative-science-for-librarians

BibTeX:

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@misc{a_path_to_open_inclusive_and_collaborative_science_for_librarians_2026,
  author = {Irene Vazano and Jessica Formoso},
  title = {A Path to Open, Inclusive, and Collaborative Science for Librarians},
  year = {2026},
  publisher = {UCLA IMLS Open Science},
  url = {https://ucla-imls-open-sci.info/lessons/a-path-to-open-inclusive-and-collaborative-science-for-librarians}
}

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Repository Health

Last updated: May 2026
Contributors: 5 people
Open discussions: 4

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