By Christina Hilburger
As the scientific community approaches a year since the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy officially declared it the "Year of Open Science," it marks the cusp of a transformative era in national open science policy.
The initiative continues to push for broader and more equitable access to scientific research across institutions. It encompasses a range of federal-level activities, including adjustments to grant funding requirements and improvements to research infrastructure.
Amidst this shift in federal scientific research infrastructure, Reed Library has worked toward aligning this Year of Open Science declaration with the "Year of Open Science Series@Reed Library." The local series underscores the essential role of open sharing in advancing research and nurturing collaboration.
“Our goal is to support those who are interested in learning more about the core values that underpin open science and provide the space and tools for folks getting started with these practices,” said Research and Information Literacy Services Librarian Christina Hilburger.
For Reed Library, the commitment translates into ongoing support for SUNY Fredonia researchers in making their research publications and data openly accessible. Reed Library has long embraced open-access publishing by utilizing access options in their databases, and embracing powerful open software platforms, like the citation management tool Zotero, when possible.
Building upon this, Reed Library has begun to establish the necessary framework to assist faculty interested in open practices and in meeting federal requirements. Additionally, when appropriate, the library has begun incorporating elements of openness into their library instruction learning outcomes and will continue to offer events and workshops centered around these themes beyond 2023.
SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Michael Jabot, expressing the profound impact of Open Science, stated, "The idea of Open Science may be the most powerful tool for global learning and empowerment that we can offer our students. Our commitment to this vision sets our campus apart."
As part of the ongoing Year of Open Science@Reed series, several informative sessions were hosted including “Open Science: An Introduction to Open Data Sharing, Information Exchange, and Knowledge Dissemination” and an “ORCID Workshop for Researchers.”
The next workshop in the series is an Introduction to Dryad for Fredonia researchers, which will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from noon to 1 p.m., in the Reed Library Classroom (first floor of the Carnahan-Jackson Center). To learn more and register, visit online.
For additional information, email Ms. Hilburger.
