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These practical guides and toolkits provide additional information about specific aspects of developing an open access program. They contain helpful context and suggestions for GLAM institutions struggling with some of the distinct challenges that can arise during the open access process.

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Go Open with GLAM-E Welcome to the GLAM-E Lab

This guide will introduce you to the GLAM-E method of building an open access program for galleries, libraries, archives, and museums.

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Go Open with GLAM-E Welcome to the GLAM-E Lab
Assessing and Mitigating Risk Prepare for risk
Copyright Clearance Handbook for Public Domain Publications of Digital Collections Step-by-step guide to clearing copyright for works in your collection for inclusion in your open access program
Image and Metadata Handbook for Wikimedia Commons Guidance and checklists for bulk image uploads using Pattypan
Selecting an Alternative Label or Licence How to identify and assigning the copyright status to digital collections when CC0 cannot be used
GLAM-E Glossary Definitions of key terms