Hamilton computer club

This document discusses increasing universal access to research and education through more open sharing and reuse of creative works using Creative Commons licenses. It notes that while technical barriers to access have lowered, legal barriers around copyright remain. Creative Commons licenses provide a simple way for creators to specify how their works can be shared and reused, balancing the interests of creators, publishers and the public. The document encourages adopting Creative Commons licenses in New Zealand to help grow the commons of openly available resources.