A transnational view of library support for open research

Open research is increasingly a strategic priority for institutions, frequently driven by a range of institutional, national, and regional policies, contributing to significant regional differences. During this session, Dr. Bryant will share insights from a recent leadership roundtable discussion hosted by the OCLC Research Library Partnership (RLP), with perspectives from research libraries in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia. The session will examine the role of the library, how institutions can support open research and address strategic priorities, as well as the formation of new campus units. We will also consider regional differences and external factors such as cybersecurity and AI. The presentation will conclude by sharing relevant OCLC Research findings on open access discovery and research support.