Dawn, thanks for sharing this. It’s such an honor to have SJSU pick up on the DefendResearch.org work as a basis for their conference. In related programming, friends in Leeds! Consider joining the Scholarly Social folks for an evening of networking and discussion on academic freedom at the Everyman Theater. Representing myself as a private citizen wearing my DefendResearch.org hat, I’ll be representing the DefendResearch.org work to fight censorship in science: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/scholarlysocial/1825354 I’ll be presenting remotely alongside a fantastic inperson panel of experts and free-speech advocates. Our panel will be chaired by Vicky Williams, Chief Executive of Emerald Publishing, who will be joined by four speakers to provide a range of perspectives: * Sara Rouhi, Co-author of the #DefendResearch declaration (virtual panelist) * Josh Sendall, Acting University Librarian & Keeper of the Brotherton Collection * Mustafa B. Ozturk, Programme Director and Researcher at Queen Mary University of London * Terri Teleen, Americas President at Emerald Publishing Hope to “see” some folks there and at the SJSU conference. Sara Rouhi on behalf of DefendResearch.org (and not my employer) From: OpenCafe-l <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Dawn Hackman <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Subject: [OPENCAFE-L] Register Now! SJSU Virtual OA Conference: Defend Research, Defend Open Access [San Jose State University King Library] [image]<https://tiny.sjsu.edu/openaccess2025> SJSU Virtual Open Access Conference Defend Research, Defend Open Access October 21, 2025, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT Online via Zoom The San José State University King Library invites you to register now<https://tiny.sjsu.edu/openaccess2025> for the 2025 Open Access Conference: Defend Research, Defend Open Access<https://tiny.sjsu.edu/openaccess2025>. This year’s theme, Defend Research, Defend Open Access, explores the growing threats to academic freedom, research infrastructure, and equitable access to knowledge in politically volatile times. As governments across the globe shift policies on research funding and open access, scholars, librarians, and advocates must unite to protect the future of open scholarship. Learn More & Register<https://tiny.sjsu.edu/openaccess2025> Keynote Speakers Along with insightful sessions, we will be joined by keynote and co-authors of Declaration to Defend Research Against US Government Censorship<https://www.defendresearch.org/>. They will be presenting, Mobilizing to Defend Research Against U.S. Government Censorship: An Origin Story and An Invitation. [image] Lisa Schiff* has an M.L.I.S. and a Ph.D. in Library and Information Studies and is a librarian at the California Digital Library, University of California. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3572-2981<https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3572-2981> | @lschiff.bsky.social | @[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [image] Catherine Mitchell* has a Ph.D. in English Literature from UC Berkeley and is the Director of Publishing, Archives, and Digitization at the California Digital Library, University of California. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4033-5684<https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4033-5684> | @camitchell.bsky.social Join us for critical conversation, collaboration, and action. Topics include disappearing data, censorship, vanishing research funding, and the resilience of open access initiatives across borders. Researchers, librarians, publishers, and civic leaders are encouraged to participate, especially those working in politically repressive or underfunded environments. Sessions will not be recorded, so grab your seat at the table. Together, we will build and strategize sustainable, inclusive responses to defend the integrity of scholarly communication. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Hackman, Health Sciences and Scholarly Communications Librarian, San José State University Library, at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. *The thoughts and perspectives shared on this topic are their own (Lisa Schiff & Catherine Mitchell) and are not meant to represent their respective employer. 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