Resources

1. Using Open Source Software:
   • What is Open Source Software? Benefits and considerations when adopting open source software.
   • Why Open Source at Penn State? Fostering innovation, searning, and collaboration while reinforcing our dedication to creating an accessible, equitable, and openly collaborative academic environment,
2. Licensing Guide:
   • Initial Consideration: Intent for Public Availability: Initial Guidelines for Penn State-specific policies and compliance with open source licenses.
   • Sponsor Considerations for Open Source Projects: When developing open source projects at Penn State, particularly those with external funding, it’s essential to carefully consider and adhere to the sponsor’s policies and requirements
   • Licensing Decision and Options: Information on how to select appropriate licenses for open source projects. focusing on Penn State’s preferred licenses: the BSD 3-Clause, Apache, and Mozilla licenses.
3. Penn State Open Source Repositories:
   • Penn State Open Source Software Repositories: Submission and listing of open source projects developed at Penn State.
4. Tools and Resources:
   • Information and FAQs about using GitHub Enterprise and other OSS tools.
   • Open at Penn State: Penn State’s open initiatives aim to promote affordable, discoverable, and equitable access to information and research resources, fostering collaboration to reduce barriers and enhance knowledge sharing within the University community.
   • Guides, best practices, and resources for open source software development and data management.
5. Federal Policies and Open Research:
   • Overview and implications of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy OSTP memo on open access to federally funded research.
6. External OSS Resources:
   • Links to other university OSPOs, professional organizations, and open source networks.
   • Information on industry partnerships and collaborative open source initiatives.
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
   • FAQs addressing common licensing queries and scenarios