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Research Works Act

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:43:23 UT

Call to action: Oppose H.R. 3699, a bill to block public access to publicly funded research

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:17:58 UT

A new bill, The Research Works Act (H.R.3699), designed to roll back the NIH Public Access Policy and block the development of similar policies at other federal agencies, has been introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives. Supporters of public access need to speak out against this proposed legislation. We strongly urge you to contact these offices to express your opposition TODAY, or as soon as possible.

Open Access Week 2011 - the global event for #openaccess to research & scholarship - starts Monday. Over 2,000 supporters!

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:34:16 UT

Act by April 14 to expand the NIH policy

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:06:10 UT

Incredibly, April 7, 2011 marks the third anniversary of the first U.S. policy to ensure public access to the published results of publicly funded research: that of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This milestone is a critical opportunity for public access supporters to press for the expansion of the successful NIH policy to other federal agencies. Please join us in calling on key policy makers to take advantage of this occasion and share letters no later than April 14, 2011.

3rd Anniversary of the NIH Public Access Policy: Call for Stories

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:11:58 UT

It's hard to believe, but April 7, 2011 will mark the 3rd Anniversary of the implementation of the policy opening up access to articles reporting on the results of NIH-funded research. The policy has shown tremendous signs of success. PubMed Central now contains more than 2 million full text articles reporting on the latest NIH-funded research, and nearly a *half a million* individuals access these articles each day. With this new wealth of information now available, we'd like to know what *your* experience has been with it.

The conclusion of Open Access Week 2010

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:09:10 UT

An Open Access Week letter from SPARC

Momentum continues: Open Access Week 2010 begins

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:57:18 UT

Leading researchers present the individual and collective benefits of free online access to research

ACT BY OCTOBER 1 to let Congress know you support the Federal Research Public Access Act

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:21:09 UT

All supporters of public access – universities and colleges, researchers, libraries, campus administrators, patient advocates, publishers, small businesses, consumers, individuals, and others – are asked to call on your representatives to co-sponsor H.R.5037 or S.1373 BEFORE OCTOBER 1. Talking points are included below.

The Open Access Week Challenge

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:38:31 UT

We have an important opportunity with this year's OA Week to surface evidence of how Open Access to research is transforming the way research and scientific inquiry are conducted. Answer the challenge.

Call to action – Thank Chairman Clay for hosting the hearing on public access

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:19:40 UT

All supporters of public access to publicly funded research are urged to please write to Chairman Clay to express thanks for taking this important step in Congress. Talking points and contact information are included for your use below. Your action is requested NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 17th.

ACTION needed to support FRPAA – Request an open hearing on the bill

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:46:12 UT

The Federal Research Public Access Act (H.R. 5037) has been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in the House of Representatives, where the Chairman is actively considering holding an open hearing on the bill. YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED.

Call to action: Tell Congress you support the Federal Research Public Access Act

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:25:19 UT

Yesterday (April 15), Representatives Doyle (D-PA), Waxman (D-CA), Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL), Harper (R-MS), Boucher (D-VA) and Rohrabacher (R-CA) introduced the Federal Research Public Access Act (HR 5037), a bill that would ensure free, timely, online access to the published results of research funded by eleven U.S. federal agencies.All supporters of public access – universities and colleges, researchers, libraries, campus administrators, patient advocates, publishers, consumers, individuals, and others – are asked to ACT NOW to support this bill.

VOTE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS as a priority for individual agencies -- by MARCH 19

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:55:50 UT

LET THE AGENCIES KNOW PUBLIC ACCESS IS YOUR PRIORITY. Give strong comments a 5-star rating or submit your thoughts to any agency.

(Passed) DEADLINE THURSDAY - Let the White House know you support public access to publicly funded research

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:20:24 UT

January 21 is the *final* deadline to submit comments in response to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Request for Information (RFI) on public access to publicly funded research. Your input will be *critical* in helping the administration to form a deep and balanced view of stakeholders’ interest in ensuring public access.

Share your views on public access: New phase of discussion with the White House underway now

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:01:24 UT

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) now invites your input on the *management* of policies to deliver public access to the published results of taxpayer-funded research, to be submitted to the online discussion no later than TOMORROW, January 7, 2010.