A huge step forward for open science in Sweden

On behalf of the Swedish government, the National Library of Sweden (Kungliga biblioteket, KB) has developed national guidelines for open science.

The national guidelines are in line with UNESCO's recommendations. The Swedish government recognize the worldwide importance of open science, and want to follow in the footsteps of other countries who already have created their own guidelines.

As a researcher, you are a part of this journey of making research findings more publicly accessible.

Six areas within open science

Identified as particularly crucial to develop in Sweden:

Open access to scholarly publications
Open access to research data
Open research methods
Open Educational Resources
Public engagement in science
Infrastructures supporting open science

Source: National guidelines for promoting open science in Sweden