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Copyright is important in the writing, publication and (re)use of scientific publications and other research results.

Proper copyright management is key to ensuring open access to scientific research works. In Slovenia, the adoption in 2021 of the Scientific Research and Innovation Activity Act (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 186/21, 40/23, 102/24 and 40/25), which stipulates in Article 41 that, in the context of research co-funded with public resources of at least 50 %, providers of scientific research activities must ensure open access to all peer-reviewed scientific publications and research data, as well as other research results. This obligation must also be respected by the operators in their individual management of intellectual property rights by reserving an appropriate level of rights. In this respect, a so-called Rights Retention Strategy has been enacted in Slovenia. More detailed requirements for ensuring open access, including the management of copyright in accordance with the principles of open science, are regulated by the Regulation on the conduct of scientific research work in accordance with the principles of open science.

The Open Library offers the following services in the area of copyright and ethical issues:

• Explaining the basics of copyright law.
• Support for the use of free and open licences, in particular Creative Commons licences.
• Assistance to explain the requirements of carrying out scientific research work in accordance with the principles of open science and related copyright management.
• Advice on issues relating to the lawful use of the copyright works of others.
• advising on issues related to ethics and integrity in research,
• Assistance interpreting publishing contracts.