The Public Domain Manifesto (COMMUNIA, January 24)
The COMMUNIA network has announced the official launch of The Public Domain Manifesto. "The document outlines a series of general principles (opening with: the Public Domain is the rule, copyright protection is the exception), then addresses various issues relevant to today’s cultural landscape finally provides some recommendations aimed at protecting the Public Domain and ensuring that it can continue to function in a meaningful way." Read more
@communia_eu

Getting Found, Staying Found, Increasing Impact (2nd Edition) (R. Gillis  Public Knowledge Project, January 28)
"Getting Found, Staying Found is a resource for open access (OA) journals, especially those using Open Journal Systems (OJS). The resource provides guidance around issues of discoverability and sustainability." Read more
@pkp

In the Dark: The Globe and Mail Looks into Canada’s Data Deficit (Librarianship.ca, January 26)
"The Globe and Mail kicked off a series of articles this past weekend on Canada’s data deficit. Written by Eric Andrew-Gee and Tavia Grant, the articles look at gaps in data available in Canada to inform decision making." Read more
@globeandmail @LibrarianshipCA

Building a Digital Wall: What Lies Behind the Emerging Battle Over new Taxes to Support Canadian Content (M. Geist, January 29)
"Among the ideas being proposed are new taxes on internet and wireless services, mandated Cancon requirements for Netflix and the prioritization of Canadian content in search results from online services to enhance its 'discoverability.'" Read more
@mgeist

Good Practice Principles for Scholarly Communication Services (K. Shearer, COAR, January 29)
"In September 2017, COAR and SPARC published a joint statement related to this issue and pledged to collaborate with others on actions that will ensure research communication services are better aligned with the aims of research. Accordingly, COAR and SPARC have developed seven good practice principles for scholarly communication services. The aim is to ensure that services are transparent, open, and support the aims of scholarship." Read more
@SPARC_NA @COAR_eV

Bringing the Marrakesh Treaty Closer to Practice: IFLA Releases new Monitoring Report (IFLA, January 24)
IFLA has published an update to its Marrakesh Monitoring Report. "This sets out which countries have ratified or acceded to the Treaty, and which have taken the necessary steps at the national level to make it a reality. It underlines the need for continued attention at the national level to make a reality of the promise of Marrakesh."  Read more
@IFLA

ARL/SAA Mosaic II Call for Fellowship Applications (M. A. Puente, ARL, January 17)
"The Association of Research Libraries (ARL)/Society of American Archivists (SAA) Mosaic Program II is now accepting applications for the 2019–2021 cohort. The program promotes diversification of the archives and special collections professional workforce by supporting master of library and information science (MLIS) students from traditionally underrepresented racial and ethnic groups who are concentrating on archives or special collections librarianship." Deadline February 28. More information
@ARLnews 

Call for Contributions to iPRES2019 -- September 16-20, 2019, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
"The theme for iPRES 2019 –  Eye on the Horizon – aims to broaden the voices and approaches participating in the conference. In keeping with the theme, we will embrace creative proposals that demonstrate how research and theory directly impact and influence practice at all levels." Deadline for all submissions is 18 March 2019. More information
@iPRES2019 ‏

Open Science Conference -- 19-20 March 2019, Berlin, Germany
"The Open Science Conference 2019 is the 6th international conference of the Leibniz Research Alliance Science 2.0. It is dedicated to the Open Science movement and provides a unique forum for researchers, librarians, practitioners, infrastructure provider, policy makers, and other important stakeholders to discuss the latest and future developments in Open Science." Early Bird registration ends February 8.  More information
#osc2019

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