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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 👋

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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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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · 6d
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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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · 5d
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 👇
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ALMASI project @almasiproject.bsky.social · 6d
🌍 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-...
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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · 6d
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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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · 12d
This event is on TUESDAY! Sign up and learn more about author experiences of publishing #OAbooks and editing #OpenAccess book series 👇
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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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Niels Stern @nielsstern.bsky.social · 14d
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...
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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · 14d
For example, earlier this year a piece on Diamond #OpenAccess was published in Katina as the result of a collaboration between the Open Access Business Models WG and the OABN WG:

'How Should Diamond Open Access Work for Books?' katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
How Should Diamond Open Access Work for Books?
As infrastructures, policymaking activities, and funding for open access book publishing evolve, the question of how diamond OA might best be implemented for books becomes more pressing. A review of d...
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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · 14d
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)
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OAPEN Foundation @oapenbooks.bsky.social · 14d
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
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OAPEN Foundation @oapenbooks.bsky.social · 14d
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
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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · 15d
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 👇
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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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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · 22d
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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Knowledge Commons @kcommons.bsky.social · 22d
Thanks for the shout out @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social! We love the work you do and your support. 🙏💕
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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · 22d
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
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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · 22d
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
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Copim @copim.bsky.social · 22d
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
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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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Dagmar Meyer (aka @[email protected]) @dagmarmichaela.bsky.social · 23d
Are you an @erc.europa.eu grantee or team member and planning to publish a book on the outcomes of your project? Then this webinar should be of interest to you!
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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'.
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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'.
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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'.
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Copim @copim.bsky.social · Aug 6
We recently launched the Open Accessibility Book on #CopimCompass 🧭

👉 buff.ly/tHokipg

We want to know which parts you've found the most useful ☎️

@oaspa.bsky.social @alpsp.bsky.social @oipassoc.bsky.social @oapenbooks.bsky.social @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social
A spiral-bound notebook with lined pages is open, displaying a hand-drawn illustration. The word 'FEEDBACK?' is written in large, bold letters at the top. Below it are three simple figures with speech bubbles above their heads. The first figure's speech bubble contains dots, the second contains exclamation marks, and the third contains a checkmark. A pen is attached to the notebook at the bottom left corner.
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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 25
You can also access the User Guides in the Knowledge Base itself, which include a handy guide on contributing a policy and a new FAQ document developed as a result of the policy-a-thon!

Link below 👇
User Guides
knowledgebase.oabooks-toolkit.org
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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 25
Did you miss our #OAbook policy-a-thon event last month? Catch up now!

Read our post summarising the event 👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/07/24/o...

Watch the recording on YouTube 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zsf...
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European Diamond Capacity Hub @eudch.bsky.social · Jul 25
💬 #EDCHVoices – What would a logo for #DiamondOA look like?

There’s no shared symbol yet, but as #DiamondOA grows, so does the need for a clear visual identity. Something that reflects its values: #openness, #equity, #collaboration.

Simple? Symbolic? Playful?
👉 Add your voice:
Diamond OA logo
I can’t find an allround usable logo for Diamond Open Access in general. Would it be an idea for the EDCH to have one designed and make it available through Wikimedia Commons?
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Copim @copim.bsky.social · Jul 24
The author of this post, Janneke Adema, is also part of Copim's Experimental Publishing group. Find out about their work, incl. the Experimental Publishing Compendium, via:

- Experimental Publishing group: copim.pubpub.org/experimental...
- Experimental Publishing Compendium: compendium.copim.ac.uk
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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 25
You can also access the User Guides in the Knowledge Base itself, which include a handy guide on contributing a policy and a new FAQ document developed as a result of the policy-a-thon!

Link below 👇
User Guides
knowledgebase.oabooks-toolkit.org
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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 25
Did you miss our #OAbook policy-a-thon event last month? Catch up now!

Read our post summarising the event 👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/07/24/o...

Watch the recording on YouTube 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zsf...
Image advertising the post available on our website about the policy-a-thon event.
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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 17
We know that accessibility is something members of the OABN are interested in - some time ago we hosted an Open Cafe on the topic & agreed there was a lack of supportive resources in one place for #OAbooks publishers.

This free resource from @copim.bsky.social aims to fill that gap - take a look! 👀
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Copim @copim.bsky.social · Jul 17
Let's take a deep dive into the new #OpenAccessibility Book on #CopimCompass 🧭

There are 6 chapters on principles, law, standards & strategy

🔗 compass.copim.ac.uk/books/09-ope...

#OpenAccess #Accessibility #Publishing
09. Open Accessibility | Compass
This book contains a knowledge base, guidance and planning models that will support small diamond op...
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Open Access Books Network @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 17
There are some thoughtful and insightful comments in this discussion -- well worth a free signup to read and participate in the conversation on diamond #OAbooks!

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European Diamond Capacity Hub @eudch.bsky.social · Jul 17
💬 #EDCHVoices – #DiamondOA for books: Are we trying to fit books into a journal-shaped model?

Following the article by @alittleroad.bsky.social, @ivamz.bsky.social, Vanessa Proudman, Ursula Rabar and @nielsstern.bsky.social, how #DiamondOA can truly embrace the diversity of book publishing?
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