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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · 9d

Not a good look from the publisher here - yes the book is still freely accessible on JSTOR and OAPEN, but on the publisher site the only option is to buy an ebook - or even better to rent it....

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · 11d

🤖

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · 11d

I'm sorry and you're right

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · 11d

I would say it was a mutually beneficial arrangement (but my suggestion was in fact better)

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · 15d

Especially that one 🥹

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · 15d

I just got peer reviewed as such, I'm only reiterating their words

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · 15d

It's true I'm a delight

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · 15d

She is now being a full stop

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Open Research, University of Sheffield @openresshef.bsky.social · 17d

🔊 Vacancy: Open Research Manager, University of Sheffield Library (full-time, open-ended). The role will involve supporting projects across Sheffield and nationally with the @ukrepro.bsky.social to accelerate open research practices. Closing date 22 October: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Open-Res...

Open Research Manager

jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · 22d

We're delighted by Lafayette's decision to support Michigan State University Press' goals around OA book publishing.

Their investment in MSUP's Opening the Future programme will enable the Press to publish more of its African & Diaspora Studies frontlist openly, without charging authors fees.

Copim @copim.bsky.social · 23d

Lafayette College becomes first @openingthefuture.bsky.social member with MSU Press 🥳🎉

Read more about the announcement on the OtF website 👉 buff.ly/L7CVkS6

#OAbooks #OpenAccess #OA

Opening the Future

Posted by Tom Grady on Sept. 17, 2025 at 1529

msup.openingthefuture.net

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Lucy Barnes @alittleroad.bsky.social · 23d

I'll be speaking online at the #FORM4Open conference on Monday 20 October, on 'Advancing Open Access Books through Community-Driven Collaboration' with my @copim.bsky.social colleague @kirahopkins.bsky.social.

Looking forward to kicking off #OAWeek with an excellent conversation!

A card that says 'I am speaking at the 4th Annual Forum for Open Research, 20-23 October 2025'

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · 22d

Gutted I couldn't be there, and thanks to @kjsanders.bsky.social accommodating my sudden absence!

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · Sep 8

Glad it has found a good home!

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · Jul 29

The expression is sort of giving YouTuber apology though

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · Jul 29

@kjsanders.bsky.social @yalrightm8.bsky.social heart rate still slightly elevated now tbh

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punctum books: spontaneous acts of scholarly combustion @punctumbooks.bsky.social · Jul 22

Super awesome job working in Diamond OA. #OpenAccess #jobs

Open Book Collective @openbookcollective.bsky.social · Jul 18

🚨 OBC is hiring! We are looking to appoint a Community Engagement Lead to support our outreach work. The role would suit someone passionate about delivering a fairer, sustainable future for #OAbooks. Deadline August 17th. Please spread the word! openbookcollective.pubpub.org/pub/open-pos...

Open Position: Community Engagement Lead (full time) at Open Book Collective

Looking for a colleague interested in helping the Open Book Collective advocate for and deliver a more sustainable and equitable future for Open Access book publishing

openbookcollective.pubpub.org

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Copim @copim.bsky.social · Jul 21

JOB OPPORTUNITY! 📢

Join @openbookcollective.bsky.social as Community Engagement Lead

More info online ▶️

Open Position: Community Engagement Lead (full time) at Open Book Collective

Looking for a colleague interested in helping the Open Book Collective advocate for and deliver a more sustainable and equitable future for Open Access book publishing

buff.ly

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · Jul 10

Really glad that my colleagues at @thoth-metadata.bsky.social are finalists for the ALPSP innovation award - it's well deserved! Thoth's infrastructure is foundational. After all, increasing the amount of scholarship published openly is only useful if they are findable!

Thoth Open Metadata @thoth-metadata.bsky.social · Jul 9

We are truly honoured to have received a finalist nomination for the 2025 @alpsp.bsky.social Award for Innovation in Publishing 2025! #MetadataMatters #openinfrastructure #OAbooks

Hannah and Toby just gave their presentation to the ALPSP panel, and we'll know more in about 2 months' time ...

badge reading "ALPSP Award for Innovation in Publishing 2025 - Finalist"

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thank you @forumforopen.bsky.social it was a pleasure to participate and talk about the history, finance, and infrastructure of OA books!

Always happy to do so, and if anyone reading this has any questions from the webinar we didn't get to, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · Jul 8

Live from our workshop🔵

Learning more about the aims and ethos of the @openbookcollective.bsky.social with @kirahopkins.bsky.social and @kjsanders.bsky.social 👇

#OpenScience #OpenAccess #DiamondOA #ScholComm

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · Jul 7

@kjsanders.bsky.social

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · Jul 7

my heating system has never sounded better

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thank you! I am really looking forward to contributing to, and gaining insights (*groan*) from, the journal's work 😃

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · Jul 2

📢One week to go!
Don't forget to register for the workshop led by @kjsanders.bsky.social & @kirahopkins.bsky.social as they explore some of the unique considerations for #OpenAccess books in #OpenScience 📖

🔗Register here: shorturl.at/exbqY

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Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social · Jul 2

The answer presumably is almost always yes

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