Policy recommendations to ensure that research software is openly accessible and reusable

By Erin C. McKiernan, Lorena Barba, Philip E. Bourne, Caitlin Carter, Zach Chandler, Sayeed Choudhury, Stephen Jacobs, Daniel S. Katz, Stefanie Lieggi, Beth Plale, Greg Tananbaum.
Research Software Open Software

Abstract

Research data is optimized when it can be freely accessed and reused. To maximize research equity, transparency, and reproducibility, policymakers should take concrete steps to ensure that research software is openly accessible and reusable.

Link to resource: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002204

Type of resources: Reading

Education level(s): College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional, Career /Technical

Primary user(s): Teacher, Administrator, Librarian, Policymaker

Subject area(s): Applied Science, Career and Technical Education

Language(s): English