National Guidelines for Promoting Open Science (2024), National Library of Sweden (Kungliga biblioteket, KB)

What is this about?

The National Guidelines for Promoting Open Science (2024), produced by the National Library of Sweden, provide guidance for open science and open access in Sweden, framing openness as a default while respecting ethics, privacy, IP, and security. The guidelines link openness to research quality, reproducibility, rapid knowledge translation, and equitable access, covering open access publications, FAIR data principles, data management plans, persistent identifiers, and trusted repositories. Responsibilities for researchers and institutions, justified embargoes, and exceptions for sensitive data are outlined, supported by enabling infrastructure and alignment with international frameworks like Plan S. Emphasis is placed on equity, responsible handling of sensitive data, and the quality of openness, with practical examples, FAQs, and guidance for researchers, institutions, funders, and publishers to implement open, interoperable, and inclusive practices.

For whom is this important?

All stakeholders in research

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