The National Science Library of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NSL, CAS) has partnered with PLOS to enhance the Open for Science 10 (OS10) initiative. This collaboration aims to improve access to scientific resources and build capacity in open science, particularly in China and participating regions.
Key Highlights:
- Memorandum of Understanding: NSL and PLOS will work together on developing resources, technical architecture, and capacity-building for the OS10 platform.
- Collaborative Efforts: PLOS will join OS10 working groups focused on resource coordination, technical standards, and service design.
- Education Initiatives: The organizations plan to conduct training, workshops, and community engagement to promote open science.
- UNESCO Endorsement: OS10, which received UNESCO support in February 2025, aligns with global goals for sustainable development and open science.
- Main Initiatives:
- Open4Science Platform: Offers over 100 million open science resources, utilized in 105 countries.
- International Specification for Open Knowledge and Data Sharing: Fosters international collaboration for open science.
- Open Science Readiness Index (OSRI): Tracks open science trends across 193 UN member states.
This partnership aims to lower barriers to accessing research and facilitate a shared scientific discourse globally.
