Open Access Week Keynote | Corinna Turbes (SPARC) - Navigating Uncertainty: Open/Public Access in a Shifting Policy Landscape

Federal policies around public access to research publications and data have never been more in flux — and the stakes for researchers have never been higher. Join us for a timely webinar featuring Corinna Turbes, Senior Manager of Government Relations at SPARC, who will break down the current state of federal public access policy and what it means for your work.

From shifting funder expectations following the 2022 Nelson Memo, to proposed changes to Uniform Guidance that could eliminate article processing charges (APCs) as allowable expenses, researchers are navigating a rapidly evolving landscape. Turbes will offer a clear-eyed overview of where things stand right now, what's on the horizon, and practical strategies you can use today.

This session will cover:

The current state of federal public access requirements for publications and data

How recent policy shifts affect researchers at all career stages

What proposed changes to Uniform Guidance mean for your grant budget

Resources and support available through KU Libraries

Register the for the zoom webinar: https://sparcopen-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NHQqcqsWQHuTPIbwLeW9iA#/registration