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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Nov 18
Hi Bluesky! We're the Open Access Books Network. We share resources & blog posts & host events & discussions about all things open access books!

We're an open network & we share what we do freely. If you're interested in #OAbooks, give us a follow 👋

openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org
An infographic with details about the Open Access Books Network, including the number of followers we have on different platforms, a short timeline of our development since we were founded in 2019, and some information about who we are and what we do: The Open Access Books Network (OABN) brings together a community of people interested in all aspects of Open Access books. publishers librarians policymakers infrastructure providers researchers and anyone interested in OA books Coordinated by members of OAPEN, OPERAS, Open Book Publishers and SPARC Europe, OABN is free to join and open to all. We share ideas and best practices. We learn from one another. We make the community's voice count. Topics include: funding for OA books; launching a scholar-led OA press; OA policy workshops; library support for OA books; tracking OA books usage; and MORE!
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Within the SIG are 3 Working Groups focussing on bringing together stakeholders to look at OA Business Models, Open Infrastructures, and ongoing advocacy for #OABooks via the @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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'Can I include third-party content in an #OpenAccess book?'

YES! Find out the key things you need to know with this FAQ 👇
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Oct 23
For #OAWeek, the OABN & @uolpress.bsky.social bring you a resource focused on how to include material that you *don't* own in your #OA book.

'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':

openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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In case you missed it during our flurry of activity during #OAWeek, resharing this new resource we developed with @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social resulting from our joint webinar on managing third-party permissions for OA books.

Link to the webinar recording and some FAQs for researchers below ⬇️
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Oct 23
For #OAWeek, the OABN & @uolpress.bsky.social bring you a resource focused on how to include material that you *don't* own in your #OA book.

'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':

openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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For #OAWeek, the OABN & @uolpress.bsky.social bring you a resource focused on how to include material that you *don't* own in your #OA book.

'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':

openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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This is a great resource for researchers!

#AcademicPublishing #Author #OABooks #OAWeek2025 #OpenAccess
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Oct 23
For #OAWeek, the OABN & @uolpress.bsky.social bring you a resource focused on how to include material that you *don't* own in your #OA book.

'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':

openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
A neon question mark in a neon square at the end of a dark tunnel.
October 23, 2025 at 8:33 AM
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social
For #OAWeek, the OABN & @uolpress.bsky.social bring you a resource focused on how to include material that you *don't* own in your #OA book.

'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':

openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
A neon question mark in a neon square at the end of a dark tunnel.
October 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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It's #OAWeek! Why not sign up to some of the free online events listed in this post, focusing on #OAbooks and open infrastructures ⬇️
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Oct 15
OA WEEK: Next week (20-26 October) is #OAWeek!

At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:

👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
A purple banner with the International Open Access Week logo and the words 'Open Access Week 2025, October 20-26, 2025, #OAWeek' next to an image of a person staring up at a starry night sky with the OA padlock symbol in the stars.
October 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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copim.bsky.social
And in collaboration with @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to #OAbooks or open infrastructures

We hope it will be useful for you to plan out your #OAWeek activities 👇

openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
International Open Access Week 2025: Events – Open Access Books Network
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October 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social
It's #OAWeek! Why not sign up to some of the free online events listed in this post, focusing on #OAbooks and open infrastructures ⬇️
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Oct 15
OA WEEK: Next week (20-26 October) is #OAWeek!

At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:

👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
A purple banner with the International Open Access Week logo and the words 'Open Access Week 2025, October 20-26, 2025, #OAWeek' next to an image of a person staring up at a starry night sky with the OA padlock symbol in the stars.
October 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Next week is Open Access Week 2025: Who owns our knowledge?

Plan your #OAWeek events with this #OAbooks summary! 👇
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Oct 15
OA WEEK: Next week (20-26 October) is #OAWeek!

At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:

👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
A purple banner with the International Open Access Week logo and the words 'Open Access Week 2025, October 20-26, 2025, #OAWeek' next to an image of a person staring up at a starry night sky with the OA padlock symbol in the stars.
October 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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oabooksnetwork.bsky.social
OA WEEK: Next week (20-26 October) is #OAWeek!

At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:

👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
A purple banner with the International Open Access Week logo and the words 'Open Access Week 2025, October 20-26, 2025, #OAWeek' next to an image of a person staring up at a starry night sky with the OA padlock symbol in the stars.
October 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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#OpenAccess Week is almost here!
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Oct 15
OA WEEK: Next week (20-26 October) is #OAWeek!

At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:

👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
A purple banner with the International Open Access Week logo and the words 'Open Access Week 2025, October 20-26, 2025, #OAWeek' next to an image of a person staring up at a starry night sky with the OA padlock symbol in the stars.
October 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social
OA WEEK: Next week (20-26 October) is #OAWeek!

At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:

👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
A purple banner with the International Open Access Week logo and the words 'Open Access Week 2025, October 20-26, 2025, #OAWeek' next to an image of a person staring up at a starry night sky with the OA padlock symbol in the stars.
October 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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RECORDING: the recording of our recent webinar, 'Publishing Open Access Books: Insights from ERC-Funded Authors', organised with the kind support of the ERC Executive Agency, is now available to view and share:

📺 youtu.be/vVf9GspOs8g?...

#OAbooks #OpenAccess @operaseu.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
Publishing Open Access Books: Insights from ERC-Funded Authors
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October 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Interested in #DiamondOA and based in Africa, Europe, or Latin America?

Join the first @almasiproject.bsky.social Policy Forum on 29 October at 15:00 CEST.

Details and registration link below 👇
almasiproject.bsky.social ALMASI project @almasiproject.bsky.social · Oct 2
🌍 ALMASI launches the #DiamondOA Policy Forum!
📅 29 Oct 2025, 15:00–16:30 UTC
Policymakers & funders from Africa, Europe & Latin America will:
✅ Share #OpenAccess successes
✅ Co-develop recommendations
✅ Discuss regional needs
🔗 almasiproject.org/the-diamond-...
October 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social
RECORDING: the recording of our recent webinar, 'Publishing Open Access Books: Insights from ERC-Funded Authors', organised with the kind support of the ERC Executive Agency, is now available to view and share:

📺 youtu.be/vVf9GspOs8g?...

#OAbooks #OpenAccess @operaseu.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
Publishing Open Access Books: Insights from ERC-Funded Authors
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October 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social
This event is on TUESDAY! Sign up and learn more about author experiences of publishing #OAbooks and editing #OpenAccess book series 👇
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 4
EVENT: Join us at our next free webinar, 'Publishing Open Access Books: Insights from ERC-Funded Authors'

📆 Tuesday 30 September
⏰ 11am BST / 12pm CEST

Find out more & register: openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/09/03/p...

#OAbooks @operaseu.bsky.social
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September 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Excited to present the OPERAS Research Infrastructure Special Interest Group on #OpenAccess Books at #OASPA2025. If you want to join the community then have a look at operas-eu.org/special-inte...
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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This poster shows how the OABN Working Group fits into the broader Open Access Books Special Interest Group of @operaseu.bsky.social.

The aim is to foster more effective collaboration on #OAbooks. (1/2)
oapenbooks.bsky.social OAPEN Foundation @oapenbooks.bsky.social · Sep 24
Coming up now at the #OASPA2025 poster session, @nielsstern.bsky.social will be presenting on behalf of the @operaseu.bsky.social #OABooks SIG.

Preview the poster, 'Building a Stronger OA Book Ecosystem' below!
Image of the OPERAS OA Books SIG poster for the OASPA conference
September 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Coming up now at the #OASPA2025 poster session, @nielsstern.bsky.social will be presenting on behalf of the @operaseu.bsky.social #OABooks SIG.

Preview the poster, 'Building a Stronger OA Book Ecosystem' below!
Image of the OPERAS OA Books SIG poster for the OASPA conference
September 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social
Sign up, sign up to this free webinar which takes place in one week's time! Hear from the authors and series editors of #OpenAccess books about their experiences 👇
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 4
EVENT: Join us at our next free webinar, 'Publishing Open Access Books: Insights from ERC-Funded Authors'

📆 Tuesday 30 September
⏰ 11am BST / 12pm CEST

Find out more & register: openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/09/03/p...

#OAbooks @operaseu.bsky.social
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September 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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CALL TO ACTION: How you can support @kcommons.bsky.social

Because we support Knowledge Common's mission, have high regard for their services & benefit from their work, we encourage you to consider financially supporting Knowledge Commons:

➡️ openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/09/16/a...
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September 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Thanks for the shout out @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social! We love the work you do and your support. 🙏💕
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 16
CALL TO ACTION: How you can support @kcommons.bsky.social

Because we support Knowledge Common's mission, have high regard for their services & benefit from their work, we encourage you to consider financially supporting Knowledge Commons:

➡️ openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/09/16/a...
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September 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social
CALL TO ACTION: How you can support @kcommons.bsky.social

Because we support Knowledge Common's mission, have high regard for their services & benefit from their work, we encourage you to consider financially supporting Knowledge Commons:

➡️ openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/09/16/a...
Knowledge Commons logo
September 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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copim.bsky.social
Do you want to learn more about what it’s like to publish an #OA book?

Join this FREE online event which brings together researchers funded by @erc.europa.eu to talk about their experiences

#OpenAccess #Monographs #Publishing
oabooksnetwork.bsky.social Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 4
EVENT: Join us at our next free webinar, 'Publishing Open Access Books: Insights from ERC-Funded Authors'

📆 Tuesday 30 September
⏰ 11am BST / 12pm CEST

Find out more & register: openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/09/03/p...

#OAbooks @operaseu.bsky.social
An event card showing the details of the event that are given in the post. It also says 'An OABN webinar with the support of the ERC Executive Agency'.
September 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM