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OAPEN Foundation @oapenbooks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Was your #OABook or chapter funded through Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, FP7, ERC, or MSCA? You are eligible to deposit it in the OAPEN Library. Find out how: oapen.org/researchers/....

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OAPEN Foundation @oapenbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Will you be attending @buchmesse.de from 7 to 11 October? Next week @nielsstern.bsky.social will be there and would love to connect with organisations interested in #OABooks! If you'd like to meet him in Frankfurt, get in touch #fbm26

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OAPEN Foundation @oapenbooks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Do you work with Diamond #OABooks? The AEGIS-OA project is gathering community input on the #DiamondOA Standard (DOAS) adaptation to OA book publishing. Your experience can help shape DOAS to reflect the diversity & needs of the community 👉 buff.ly/MtB6Nr6 Deadline: 18 Oct 2026, 23:59 CET

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Feedback Survey - DOAS Adaptation for OA Books

Are you a university, library, research institute, or another similar community based publisher or platform working with Diamond OA books? Then we need your input! The AEGIS-OA (Activate European…

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OAPEN Foundation @oapenbooks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

AI is changing scholarly communication, but what does that mean in practice for OA publishers, repositories & infrastructures? Anna Wałek & Franziska Deller are hosting a workshop on governance, responsibility & the practical decisions organisations face as AI becomes part of OA publishing #OAT2026

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OAPEN Foundation @oapenbooks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Welcome to Xiaofeng Guo, another new @doabooks.bsky.social & OAPEN Ambassador! Based in Singpore, Xiaofeng will help champion #OABooks, raise awareness about our work, connect with local communities & support the growth of OA book publishing. Learn more: oapen.org/oapen/ambass....

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Max Planck Information & Technology @maxit.mpg.de · 22/09/2026

More than 100 open access books (and growing!), all in one place 📌 👀📚️ Read more about the new partnership with @oapenbooks.bsky.social in the press release: www.mpdl.mpg.de/en/about-us/press/1…

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European Diamond Capacity Hub @eudch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

💎 French universities and research organisations are strengthening their support for the EDCH! Through Couperin, seven French institutions are contributing to sustainable, inclusive and community-led #DiamondOA! 🔷Read more: tinyurl.com/bdzxhsf4 🔷Support the EDCH: tinyurl.com/3zwnd5jp

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SPARC Europe @sparc-eu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Diamond Open Access Standard (#DOAS) for journals was one of the most important outputs to come out of the #DIAMAS project. A real milestone for quality and sustainability in Diamond OA. Now it's time to adapt it for books! 📖

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Association of University Presses @aupresses.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We're more than halfway to our goal of helping 3 Ukrainian scholarly publishers attend the International Convention of University Presses at the Frankfurt Book Fair next month! Can you help us reach and surpass this goal? bit.ly/4AkfYur

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OAPEN Foundation @oapenbooks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Welcome @drmohitgarg9.bsky.social, our newest @doabooks.bsky.social & OAPEN Ambassador! Based in India, Mohit will help champion #OABooks, raise awareness about our work, connect with local communities & support the growth of OA book publishing. Learn more: oapen.org/oapen/ambass....

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Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) @doabooks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This year's #PeerReviewWeek (14-18 Sep) showed that as demands on peer review continue to grow, transparency matters more than ever. #PRISM helps #OABook publishers make peer review information visible, supporting trust for libraries, funders, researchers & readers. Explore more: buff.ly/xXWjVa1

Promotional graphic for PRISM, promoting how publishers can make peer-review processes visible to build reader trust; includes PRISM and DOAB logos and an open-notebook icon.

A promotional graphic for PRISM explaining how it helps libraries with informed discovery and collection development. With PRISM and DOAB logos, and a simple classical library icon.

PRISM promotional graphic stating transparency benefits the ecosystem and that PRISM helps researchers understand quality control to find trusted open access books and publishers; includes PRISM and DOAB logos and a documents-with-magnifying-glass icon.

Promotes PRISM for funders, explaining how structured, openly available information on peer-review processes is provided for books they fund, shown with PRISM and DOAB logos and currency icons.

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Copim @copim.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Attending #OASPA2026 next week? Come and join the lovely Copim folk for an informal get together. At #CopimCorner we like to chat all things #OpenAccess and share cute pet photos. 📍Tue, Sep 22, 5:30pm, Tolkien's House (maybe some #LOTR chat too) 🧙‍♂️🧝‍♂️

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European Diamond Capacity Hub @eudch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📚 Do you work with #DiamondOA books? AEGIS-OA is gathering community input on adapting the #DiamondOA Standard (DOAS) for OA book publishing. Your experience can help shape DOAS to reflect the diversity and needs of the OA books community. 📝 tinyurl.com/y9t7xsjs 📅 Deadline: 18/10/2026, 23:59 CET

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Copim @copim.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Attending #OASPA2026? Join Copim folks for an informal drink & chat at COPIM CORNER on Tues at 5:30pm, Tolkien's House (a short walk from the conference venue) Dig into conference themes, talk community-led #OpenAccess or just relax with a drink & chat pets/Tolkien/Croatian beers! #CopimCorner

An image of the inside of Tolkien's House below text that says "Copim Corner: Just an informal get-together. Come buy yourself a drink, and join like-minded folks for a chat about all things open access... or simply about what your pets did over the weekend...'

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Publishing hopefuls, listen up! 🔊 We are seeking a Publishing Assistant (Maternity Cover) to join our ambitious, non-profit open access press. Full details can be found in the job description below. If you’re interested in joining us, apply by 24 September 📚 🔗 www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...

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Publishing Assistant (Maternity Cover) at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) — London, England, United Kingdom | LinkedIn Jobs

Apply for Publishing Assistant (Maternity Cover) at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in London, England, United Kingdom. Full-time Entry level role. See responsibilities, qua...

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Caroline Ball @heroicendeavour.eurosky.social · 21/09/2026

Still looking for librarians to complete our survey on how your library actually makes the decision to support OA initiatives - any country, any initiative. 📚

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Copim @copim.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

If you're attending #OASPA2026 this week, you can catch team Copim's/the LSE library's Kira Hopkins tomorrow at 9.05am! They will be speaking on the panel 'The Many Faces of Sustainability in #OpenAccess'. Then come to Copim Corner on Tuesday evening to discuss!

Promotional poster inviting attendees to Copim Corner on Tue, Sept 22 from 5:30pm at Tolkien's House (Opatovina 49, Zagreb, a 7-min walk from the conference venue), with an arrow pointing to the venue's outdoor café seating labeled "This could be your space."

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De Gruyter Brill Library & Information Science @dgb-lis.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What is the future of the book in an age of digital & AI-generated scholarship? Join our free webinar with two distinguished librarians exploring the book’s evolving role. Register: marketing.degruyterbrill.com/Webinar_TheF...

Date: 24 September 2026
Time: 2 pm BST / 3 pm CET / 9 am EST
Free webinar | Advance registration required. Register now

Jeremy Upton, Director of Library and University Collections at the University of Edinburgh.
Charles Watkinson, Associate University Librarian for Publishing at the University of Michigan and Director of the University of Michigan Press.

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SPARC Europe @sparc-eu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🌍The @almasiproject.bsky.social Diamond OA Policy Forum series begins today with Africa! Sept–Nov 2026, policymakers, funders & OA practitioners explore funding for #DiamondOA. Learn more and choose your region to join here: almasiproject.org/the-diamond-... #DOAPolicyForum

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The Diamond OA Policy Forum – Almasi

Aligning and Mutualizing Nonprofit Open Access Publishing Services Internationally

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Apply for our Senior Library Manager (Business Systems) vacancy. We're looking for a strategic leader to manage and lead a key Library service area, ensuring our services evolve to meet our community's needs. 👉 ow.ly/Qfac50ZLb54 Closing date: 24 September 2026 #LibraryJobs

Announcement for a Senior Library Manager role in Business Systems at Open University Library inviting applications.

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IntechOpen @intechopen.com · 17/09/2026

More #IntechOpen books are now available through the #OAPEN Library. Our expanded selection supports greater discoverability of #OpenAccess books and book chapters across library and research systems. Browse the IntechOpen collection: bit.ly/4AjFFep @oapenbooks.bsky.social

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OAPEN Foundation @oapenbooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

OAPEN & the Max Planck Society (@maxplanck.de) are partnering to build a collection of #OABooks funded by 80+ MPIs & research facilities, supporting greater visibility, discoverability, & long-term access worldwide. Read the full announcement in English & German: oapen.org/article/oape....

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OAPEN Foundation @oapenbooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Our Head of Technology, Anna Wałek is participating in a panel at the #OASPA2026 Conference next week. Details below 👇 📍 Hotel Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Croatia 📆 23 September 🕙️ 10:50 CEST Find out more about the OASPA Conference 👉 www.oaspa.org/events/annua...

Speaker announcement for OASPA Conference: Anna Walek, Head of Technology presenting on the panel "The Plumbing of Progress: why open infrastructure is everyone’s business" on 23 September in Zagreb, Croatia.

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Here are some #OpenScience news and updates that caught our attention👇 A thread🧵

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We're hiring a Library Assistant in the Content and Licensing team! The role involves managing online and print resource purchases and renewals, orders and invoices, resource evaluation, and lending for OU researchers and staff. 👉 ow.ly/FtXO50ZLb3g Closing date: 28 September 2026

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ALPSP @alpsp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#BLOG | Building open infrastructure for books: from ALPSP Innovation in Publishing 2026 Award Finalist Thoth Open Metadata Read this latest blog written by Hannah Hillen at 👉 buff.ly/sAbmseR

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clockssarchive.bsky.social @clockssarchive.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Would you like to be featured in our monthly interview series? We’re looking to hear from people working with digital preservation and learn from your experiences, challenges, and perspectives. Interested in taking part? 📩 Write to Gali Halevi ghalevi@clockss.org We’d love to hear from you!

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Apply for our Senior Library Manager (Business Systems) vacancy. We're looking for a strategic leader to manage and lead a key Library service area, ensuring our services evolve to meet our community's needs. 👉 ow.ly/X6SJ50ZLb4R Closing date: 24 September 2026 #LibraryJobs

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Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) @doabooks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We've joined LinkedIn! 🎉 Connect with us for news, insights, and developments from across the #OABooks landscape, including #PRISM, new partnerships, events, and platform updates. Follow us here 👉 www.linkedin.com/company/dire...

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Open Book Collective @openbookcollective.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

There's still time to get an application in for our new Head of Operations role - the deadline is the end of 9 September (any timezone). Part-time (2.5 days a week), fully remote, £40-48k pro rata - click the link below for further details: obc.copim.pub/obc-is-hirin...

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Open Position: Head of Operations

The Open Book Collective is seeking a highly organised, proactive Head of Operations to help lead the day-to-day running of our growing organisation.

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clockssarchive.bsky.social @clockssarchive.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Learn about Digital Preservation with CLOCKSS bit.ly/4beaGpe

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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Paradigm and the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) are excited to share that UPLOpen is the newest member of the Trusted Platform Network! 🎉📚 Curious? Read the full press release here: doabooks.org/en/article/upl-open-jo…

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Danny Kingsley @dannykay68.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

RANKING: usage of @oapenbooks.bsky.social OAPEN & @doabooks.bsky.social DOAB in oapen.hypotheses.org/476 Australia is v high user globally: 15 UTS, 19 Sydney, 28 UQ, 33 ANU, 39 UWA, 42 UNE 1 x Aust uni supports DOAB - Uni of Melb library.unimelb.edu.au/open-scholar... do not appear on this list

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The success of OAPEN and DOAB in Primo and Summon

The OAPEN Library and the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) aggregate open access books and chapters, and make them globally available through several channels. We work together with many organisa...

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SPARC @sparcopen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Coming up Tues., Sept. 1 @ 2 pm ET: Our final webinar in the Collections & #OpenAccess series. The conversation about the intersection of library collections & open access continues with a focus on equity, labor, sustainability & power. It's not too late to sign up! sparcopen.org/event/power-...

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Power, Equity, and the Future of Open - SPARC

Building on our popular “Open Access 101” events, SPARC is pleased to announce a new series, Collections & Open Access: Resourcing Open Scholarship, that will dive deeper into topics at the intersecti...

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Copim @copim.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We know social media algorithms aren't always the best at reaching the people they need to when they need to, so don't forget we also have a mailing list! 📧 👉

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DOAJ @doaj.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

📢 Vacancy – Library Engagement Manager Do you enjoy building relationships and advocating for open access? Join DOAJ as our Library Engagement Manager and support our efforts to build a sustainable future for DOAJ #DOAJVacancy #OpenAccess #DOAJTeam #Libraries Details: blog.doaj.org/2026/08/31/v...

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FORM @forumforopen.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

‼️REMINDER‼️Today is the LAST DAY to submit a proposal for the 5th Annual Forum for Open Research! This special symposium will look at the importance of #OpenScience policies & practises for countries facing challenging circumstances. 👉Submit now: shorturl.at/bdDgZ #CallForPapers #CFP #ArabRegion

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OAPEN Foundation @oapenbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A powerful reminder from @scossfunding.bsky.social. Institutions invest heavily in research outputs, but sustaining the infrastructure that enables discovery, accessibility, preservation, and reuse is just as important.

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Lyrasis @wearelyrasis.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Now hiring! Lyrasis is accepting applications for a Full Stack Engineer for our Ebooks and Community Engagement Division working on the The Palace Project platform. More info and link to apply: ow.ly/8BbV50ZCIT1 #NonprofitJobs #FullStackEngineer #EbookJobs

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COUNTER metrics @countermetrics.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Earlier this summer we asked you about our updated guidelines for consortia on aggregating and compiling COUNTER metrics. We've made some revisions and published the guidelines today, at www.countermetrics.org/code-of-prac...

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Best Practice on Aggregating Metrics - COUNTER Metrics

COUNTER's best practice guidelines for aggregating and compiling usage metrics, in alignment with the Code of Practice.

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Crossref @crossref.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Have you registered yet? The Crossref 2026 Annual Meeting is coming up on 22 October. Register to join us: www.crossref.org/crossref-annual-me… #Crossref2026

Register for Crossref’s 2026 annual meeting and board election. Join us online on 22 October for #Crossref2026. Good infrastr

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OAPEN Foundation @oapenbooks.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

14–18 Sep, #GRAPHIA & @lumen-eu.bsky.social communities will meet for a week of co-creation, technical development, workshops & discussions. Some sessions will be publicly live-streamed. Sign up for livestream access and find out more details here: graphia-ssh.eu/news-blog/in...

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OAPEN Foundation @oapenbooks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We're pleased to see our collaboration with @tandfresearch.bsky.social featured in the #GRAPHIA Industry Hub. Together, we're exploring how #KnowledgeGraphs can strengthen research discovery and connect scholarly content in new ways #OABooks. Read more: graphia-ssh.eu/industry-hub....

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Taylor & Francis - GRAPHIA

Exploring book level metadata within the area of Cultural Heritage

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

📅 Save the date!!! We have something exciting to share – we’re officially 3 months out from our 10-year anniversary event: What should scholarly book publishing look like in 5–10 years? 📍 Cloth Hall Court, Leeds 📅 Tuesday 17 November ⏰ 3–7pm

White Rose University Press 10th anniversary event graphic. Text asks, “What should scholarly book publishing look like in 5–10 years?” with the theme “Looking ahead to the future” and “Celebrating 10 years of WRUP”. The event will include a keynote address, panel discussion, drinks reception, discussions and networking. On the right is a photograph of a series of open doorways. The graphic features the blue and gold WRUP branding and logos of the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York.

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Our second vacancy has just gone live! As host of the National Open Research Forum(NORF) we are seeking to appoint a Community Engagement Officer. The appointee will build and strengthen engagement with open research across the Irish research community. tinyurl.com/mwkh6ujx @norfireland.bsky.social

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University Vacancies

Connecting talent with opportunity in higher education

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European Diamond Capacity Hub @eudch.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

📂 How do you approach #DigitalPreservation? A new discussion on the EDCH Forum highlights digital preservation resources from @clockssarchive.bsky.social, including practical guidance and presentations for libraries, publishers, and researchers. ➡️Join the conversation: tinyurl.com/y28k737w

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