Research Library Associations endorse open data accord

The International Alliance of Research Library Associations (IARLA) – a global coalition of major research and academic library associations in Australia, Canada, Europe and the United States – recognizes the importance of working towards a common vision for open data. In setting out principles for open data, the Science International accord on Open Data in a Big Data World provides a practical road map for the implementation of open data at the global level. By signing this accord, IARLA declares their commitment to working with the scientific community in making publicly funded research data open by default.