Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition

The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) is an organization advocating for open access to scholarly research. It works to make academic publications freely available to the public, researchers, and institutions, promoting transparency and wider dissemination of knowledge. SPARC collaborates with libraries, researchers, and policymakers to challenge traditional publishing models that often restrict access through expensive subscriptions. Its goal is to ensure that scholarly work is accessible, sustainable, and contributes to advancing education, innovation, and society by removing barriers to information.