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OOO Canada Research Network

  1. Helping Canadians become leaders in open research.
  2. OOO Canada approach • Connect advocates to increase the impact of advocacy • Support anyone interested in bringing open practices to organizations • Add value to existing open initiatives by sharing best practices, pooling resources and expertise, and by facilitating wider coordinated efforts
  3. Open Access in Canada
  4. Open Data in Canada • CIHR funded bioinformatics, atomic, and molecular coordinate data into public database upon publication • SSHRC funded data must be made available within two years of completion of research Open Education in Canada • British Columbia is a leader in OER!
  5. What do we do? • Network of open researchers – Monthly meeting – Share resources + ideas • Leadership opportunities
  6. What do we do? • Compile + share local information – Website – Blog – Social media
  7. What do we do? • Organize events – Speakers – Workshops • 65 RSVPs for OpenCon Toronto • Funding for travel
  8. Origin story
  9. Lessons learned • Working with enthusiastic volunteers is fun • Time zones are hard • Inclusivity = a bilingual network = takes time • The more specific the task, the more likely it will happen • Librarians are allies • Learn from the community
  10. Join us! • Attend an event • Join our monthly hangout (add your email at www.ooocanada.ca/join) • Write for our blog • Help translate • Follow us @OOOpen_Canada
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