CDL Signs Barcelona Declaration

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California Digital Library is proud to formally sign the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social and commit to supporting and participating in open, transparent and community-governed research information systems cdlib.org/cdlinfo/2025...

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— California Digital Library (@caldiglib.bsky.social) April 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM

From the CDL Public Statement

What Does the Barcelona Declaration Mean in Practice for CDL?

• Prioritizing Open Systems: We will continue to prioritize the use and support of open PIDs, metadata, and community standards across all our services. This includes ensuring that our platforms interoperate with and contribute to open research information sources.
• Transparency in Operations and Partnerships: We will maintain transparency in how research information is collected, curated and shared, and will favor partnerships with organizations that align with open, community-driven governance models.
• Global Collaboration and Local Empowerment: We will actively participate in cross-institutional, national and international efforts to advance open research information while ensuring that University of California (UC) scholars and libraries can benefit from
  and contribute to these efforts.
• Broadening Participation: Our commitment includes fostering diversity in the development and governance of research information infrastructure, ensuring that underrepresented voices are included and empowered.
• Ongoing Evaluation: We will periodically assess our services and policies to ensure they reflect the values of the Barcelona Declaration, and will share updates with the community to promote accountability.

For more, see the California Digital Library's public statement and the lengthier blog posting of April 23, 2025.