UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science

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About this Resource

A global policy framework defining Open Science as an inclusive approach encompassing open knowledge, infrastructure, and societal engagement, with strong emphasis on equity and global participation.

Learning Objectives

  • Articulate a global definition of Open Science.
  • Recognize institutional and policy implications of Open Science.
  • Situate library work within international Open Science efforts.

Keywords

open sciencepolicygovernanceequityglobal scholarship

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This framework establishes a shared, internationally recognized definition of Open Science that librarians can use to ground institutional policy, instruction, and advocacy.

Instructor Specs
  • Duration: 1–2h (reading/reference)
  • Level: Introductory
  • License: CC-BY 4.0
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UNESCO
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