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October is International Archives MonthEvery October we have the opportunity to celebrate the incredibly valuable records and artifacts that are found in the archives. Archivists collect, preserve, and provide access to historically significant collections of unique materials, such as photographs, films, sound recordings, personal manuscripts, and official records. This work strengthens our collective memory by preserving and providing access to these unique primary sources. Access to the archives is as important as preservation, and archivists are subject matter experts dedicated to working with scholars to help them conduct their research.
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6 Things You Need to Know About the New White House Office of Science & Technology Open Access PolicyIn August, the Biden Administration released a memorandum through the White House Office of Science & Technology (OSTP) updating and strengthening a 2013 memorandum from the Obama White House. This guidance builds on years of progress that have been made in the US regarding Open Science, and brings the country closer to other governments that have already aligned more closely with UNESCO’s Recommendation on Open Science. These new policies impact any research being conducted with support from US federal funding agencies. There are a few major changes to the 2013 memorandum that members of the Woods Hole Scientific community should take note of. |
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Celebrating Open Access Week 2022: Open for Climate JusticeOpen Access Week (October 24-30, 2022) is upon us again with this year’s theme being Open For Climate Justice. Much of the research being done by the Woods Hole Scientific Community is essential to understanding the broad, and unequal, impact climate change is having on our planet and those who make it their home. About 44% of publications going back over 100 years related to Woods Hole can be associated with the UN’s Climate Action Sustainable Development Goal, but how open is that research? |