Accessing USDA Research Data and Publications
"Learn about the public access initiatives of the National Agricultural Library, United States Department of Agriculture. Explore the benefits, background, and new requirements for ensuring free, immediate, and equitable access to federally-funded research data and publications. Stay informed about the USDA's implementation plan and key leadership roles in promoting transparency and scientific integrity."
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National Agricultural Library United States Department of Agriculture For assistance in accessing this document, please contact nareee@usda.gov. 1
Update on Public Access to USDA Research Data and Publications Paul Wester, Director of NAL Cynthia Parr, REE ACDO NAREEE Board 6 June 2023 2
National Agricultural Library United States Department of Agriculture Public access makes scientific information freely available to all. Benefits of public access include: Discovery and innovation in agricultural research Scientific accountability, transparency, and integrity Enablement of data-driven decision-making Equal access to research products 3
National Agricultural Library United States Department of Agriculture Background USDA Departmental Regulation 1020-006: Public Access to Scholarly Publications and Digital Scientific Research Data Implements 2013 OSTP Memo: Memorandum on Increasing Access to the Results of Federal Funded Research ( Holdren Memo ) See https://www.nal.usda.gov/services/public_access 4
National Agricultural Library United States Department of Agriculture New requirements August 2022 OSTP Memo: Ensuring Free, Immediate, and Equitable Access to Federally Funded Research ( Nelson Memo ) 1. Publications and their supporting data resulting from federally funded research publicly accessible without an embargo 2. Transparent procedures ensure scientific and research integrity is maintained (e.g. Persistent Digital Identifiers for awards, researchers, research protocols) 3. Coordination and reporting via OSTP 5
National Agricultural Library United States Department of Agriculture USDA Implementation Plan Key leadership roles for Office of the Chief Scientist, Science Council, National Ag Library (NAL) OSTP and OMB reviewed a draft implementation plan submitted in February 2023 USDA will finalize plan based on comments and make this public by the end of June 2023 Updated policies in effect no later than December 2025. 6
National Agricultural Library United States Department of Agriculture Elements of the USDA Implementation Plan 1. Updating policy Scope will be reviewed Removing allowed embargoes Authors and outputs with linked identifiers Intellectual property, e.g. rights retention Costs are allowable expense External stakeholder consultations NAREEE Board Formal Tribal Consultation Federal Rulemaking Etc. 7
National Agricultural Library United States Department of Agriculture USDA Implementation Plan cont d 2. Updating and confirming public access infrastructure PubAg for scholarly publications Ag Data Commons for digital data Increasing machine readability, storage, process automation and integrations Building and automating reporting framework 8
National Agricultural Library United States Department of Agriculture USDA Implementation Plan cont d 3. Expand outreach and training Identify current and new stakeholders Tailor engagements and materials appropriately Ensure audience feedback is heard Coordinate with other government agencies e.g. OSTP Listening Session Open Science Possibilities for Training and Capacity Building: Perspectives from the Early Career Researcher-Supporting Community on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 1:00 3:00 pm EDT 9
National Agricultural Library United States Department of Agriculture Next steps We will revise the Departmental Regulation in consultation with USDA Public Access and Open Science Forum ARS and NAL are working on FY25 budget initiative for sustainable new funding for Public Access NAL is working with REE agencies to plan for integrated, centralized reporting, to be expanded beyond REE to support other USDA research 10
National Agricultural Library United States Department of Agriculture 2023: THE YEAR OF OPEN SCIENCE https://open.science.gov
National Agricultural Library United States Department of Agriculture How you can help When plan is released, provide a written report with your feedback. Help plan and promote and participate in stakeholder engagements as part of the DR revision process. Help us ensure that implementation of these policies promotes equity for research community and our stakeholders. Rich.Derksen@usda.gov Paul.Wester@usda.gov Cynthia.Parr@usda.gov 12
