Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC)

The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) is an organization that advocates for free and open access to academic research and scholarly articles. It promotes the idea that research findings should be publicly available to advance knowledge, education, and innovation, rather than being locked behind expensive journal subscriptions. SPARC works with universities, researchers, and libraries to support policies and initiatives that make scholarly work more accessible, transparent, and equitable, ensuring that valuable research can be freely shared and used by everyone globally.