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A resource is a curated, published container for knowledge, not just a file. It serves as a bundle of one or more files (such as workshops, recordings, or toolkits) that share an overarching theme, description, and point of contact. Publishing a resource provides context, attribution, and intentional sharing—so work can travel responsibly.  Organizations can choose whether resources are publicly accessible, visible only to selected members, or shared within a specific Group context.

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Resource Library

Public resources are added to The Open Impact Resource Library, a curated, shared collection of practices, tools, and knowledge intended to support the wellbeing of the planet, people, and place.
To contribute to this effort, on the description page of the resource, add ‘Public’ privacy and select ‘Yes’ under ‘Show in resource library?’

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Review & Approval

All resources marked for inclusion in the Public Resource Library are reviewed by the OFC team before appearing in the shared community view. Review is based on:
  • Relevance to the broader community
  • Alignment with OFC focus areas
  • Clarity, completeness, and appropriate attribution
This review does not restrict your ability to:
  • Share a resource directly via link
  • Use a resource within specific groups or collaborations
It applies only to whether a resource appears in the shared public library.

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Stewardship & Attribution

Resource authors and sponsoring organizations retain responsibility for:
  • Setting visibility and access permissions
  • Clearly noting usage restrictions, licenses, or attribution requests
  • Ensuring shared materials are appropriate for public reuse
If your resource has specific stipulations, please explicitly note them:
  • In the resource description
  • On any attached files
The Resource Library is not a marketplace or content feed. It is a shared learning commons, stewarded to support responsible reuse and collective capacity-building. Learn how to Publish Resources →

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FAQ

Public resources are viewed in the Open Impact Community Tab under “Resources”. You can access Resources curated for you through the “Resources” tab of a group or project that you are a collaborator in.
To have access to the Resource Publishing tool, you must first be designated as a resource author. This can be achieved by attending a Resource Author training, with the Open Future Coalition team or an affiliated network partner. 
Resources are typically curated and/or created by Organizations. If you are an individual who wants to add a Resource to a group or project that you are a collaborator in, you can reach out to the community manager or organizational admin to request to become a Resource Author on behalf of the organization. 
Resources can be added once you or your organization has been trained as a Resource Author. To become a Resource Author, please contact [email protected] to request a training.
Select My Resources to “create a new resource”. Use the Resource Publishing tool to add information and context about your resource, set visibility, and attach files. After submitting, you must use the “Publishing Wizard” to check your work and make your resource visible to the designated groups or people. Learn more about Resource Publishing.
If you are a collaborator in an Open Future Coalition group and would like to become a Resource Author, please contact [email protected] to request a training.If you are an admin of an Organizational account and want to make your resources public in the shared Resource Library, you can select “show in resource library” on the description tab of a Resource you have authored.