Spotlight: Open access task force releases draft recommendations
The Ad Hoc Task Force on Open Access to MIT’s Research has released a set of draft recommendations that aim to support and increase the open sharing of MIT publications, data, software, and educational materials. They are available for public comment until April 17. There will be a community forum on the recommendations on April 10, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 56-114.
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