Eight case studies show opportunities, challenges, and needs of low-capacity and non-Western cultural heritage institutions

In October 2021, Creative Commons launched a call for case studies on open access in cultural institutions such as galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAMs), from low-capacity, non-Western institutions, or representing marginalized,underrepresented communities from various parts of the world. The aim of the open call was to help generate a more global, inclusive, and equitable …Read More“Eight case studies show opportunities, challenges, and needs of low-capacity and non-Western cultural heritage institutions”

精选8个GLAM开放案例:发现成功项目及其领导者!

In October 2021, Creative Commons launched a call for case studies on open access in cultural institutions, such as galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAMs), from low-capacity, non-Western institutions, or representing marginalized, underrepresented communities from various regions. The aim of the open call was to help generate a more global, inclusive, and equitable picture and …Read More“Eight open GLAM case studies selected: discover the successful projects and their leaders!”

Millions Now Have Access to the CC Certificate in Italian and Arabic!

To date, the CC Certificate has only been available in English. However, thanks to the incredible efforts of CC Global Network members, the CC Certificate course content (e.g., readings, articles, etc.) is being translated into multiple languages. In particular, we are proud to highlight the work of CC Network members in Italy and Saudi Arabia. …Read More“Millions Now Have Access to the CC Certificate in Italian and Arabic!”

World Without Waste? Appropedia and the Sustainability Commons

The guest post below was written by Erik Moeller of Passionate Voices, a collaborative blog that hosts interviews with interesting makers, writers, thinkers, and artists from all over the world. — The global maker movement is known for creative hacks, as well as for getting people of all ages excited about technology and how the …Read More“World Without Waste? Appropedia and the Sustainability Commons”

TAACCCT Standout Vignettes

从2011年的第一轮拨款开始,知识共享和一组合作伙伴一直在积极支持美国劳工部(DOL)、贸易调整卡塔尔vs葡萄牙分析援助、社区学院和职业培训(TAACCCT)赠款获得者。This multi-year, nearly $2 billion grant program provides funds to US community colleges who in partnership with industry, employers, and …Read More“TAACCCT Standout Vignettes”

Rijksmuseum case study: Sharing free, high quality images without restrictions makes good things happen

Girl in white kimono, George Hendrik Breitner, 1894; CC0 Yesterday Europeana published a great case study documenting the experiences of the Dutch Rijksmuseum in opening up access to their collection of digital public domain images. The case study was written by Joris Pekel, community coordinator for cultural heritage at the Europeana Foundation. Over the last …Read More“Rijksmuseum case study: Sharing free, high quality images without restrictions makes good things happen”

The Power of Open: Stories of creators sharing knowledge, art, & data using Creative Commons

Since last fall, we’ve been talking at length to various creators about their CC stories—the impact Creative Commons has had on their lives and in their respective fields, whether that’s in art, education, science, or industry. We are thrilled to announce that we have cultivated the most compelling of these stories and woven them together …Read More“The Power of Open: Stories of creators sharing knowledge, art, & data using Creative Commons”

Stories of people & projects using Creative Commons in education, government, and data

The significance of Creative Commons and its licenses is often overlooked, embedded as it is into the fabric of sharing culture on the web. The current superhero campaign attempts to bring CC’s role to the forefront, by highlighting people and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to this culture. But there are many more excellent …Read More“Stories of people & projects using Creative Commons in education, government, and data”