Much has changed since the founding of Creative Commons (CC) in 2001. Presently, there are 2.5 billion works licensed by CC spanning over 9 million websites across the internet! (CC, 1.1) It has grown from a grassroots movement to a digital copyright tool that is recognized all of the world. While impressive, this is a complex network of copyright systems spanning countries, languages, and copyright legalities.
- What does this CC Global Network do/ mean?
- How are all of these licenses and individual users connected?
- How do I get involved?
Original Open Access Logo designed by the Public Library of Science, CC0 1.0
The CC Global Network (CCGN) is essentially groups of likeminded people all over the planet who believe that FREE and OPEN source software (FOSS), educational materials (OER), Open Data (OD), GLAM/ Open Culture (OpenGLAM) and many other widely available communities dedicated to the Open Access movement. The CCGN contains members from diverse backgrounds- from activists to educators, from various fields such as, the humanities to the arts and sciences/ STEM sectors. The Network is is volunteer based, and open to everyone, with chapters located internationally- connected by a desire to share and collaborate.
Learn more about the CCGN and get involved HERE!