What student organizations can do to support Open Access

 
  • Organize events on campus to educate your members and peers about Open Access.
  • Include a panel about Open Access in the program at your annual conference. Contact SPARC for speaker recommendations.
  • Join the Alliance for Taxpayer Access.
  • If your organization publishes a journal:
  • Include information about Open Access in your newsletter or mailing list.
  • Add buttons supporting Open Access to your Web site.
  • Pass a resolution supporting Open Access. See the materials available for student governments and adapt as needed.
  • Add information about Open Access to your Web site.
  • When action alerts are issued:
    • Issue a statement on behalf of your organization. Contact legislators to communicate your view of the issue.
    • Send an alert to your members, asking them to contact their legislators.
    • (Join the SPARC Advocacy email list to receive alerts).