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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 29/09/2026

The OLH has joined the Library Publishing Coalition’s Strategic Affiliates Program! We look forward to strengthening connections across the library publishing and open access community and working together toward a more open and equitable future. Read more: www.openlibhums.org/news/1023/

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OLH joins Library Publishing Coalition’s Strategic Affiliates Program

The Open Library of Humanities has joined the Library Publishing Coalition’s Strategic Affiliates Program, strengthening our connections with the international library and open access academic publish...

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Open Book Publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎉 Open Book Publishers is 18 today! 🎉 To celebrate this milestone & reflect on 18 years of publishing Diamond #OpenAccess books, we share '18 Thoughts for 18 Years' on our experience as an independent, scholar-led #OA press Enjoy & raise a glass of your drink of choice with us! buff.ly/jOJAfYR

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18 Thoughts for 18 Years: A Birthday Message from OBP

Open Book Publishers (OBP) turns eighteen today! As we reach our maturity as official publishing ‘adults’, we have dipped into our story so far and pulled out eighteen pieces of advice for anyone…

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 11/09/2026

Another year and another away day gone! Lots of exciting updates and plans for the future, and many interesting conversations with our growing Janeway/OLH team!

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Professor Caroline Edwards @theblochian.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

OLH flips another journal away from Taylor & Francis!

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Ernesto Priego @ernestopriego.com · 26/08/2026

Can't believe it's been nearly five months since we held this webinar on graphic scholarship www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oHv...

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The Comics Grid Webinar: Do I have to draw a picture? Reframing comics scholarship

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 17/07/2026

The first issue of The Hythe Review is here! Published by the Open Library of Humanities in partnership with the87press, it brings together poetry, essays and an interview exploring modernism, anti-colonialism, translation, and migration. Read more:

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The Hythe Review first issue with OLH

We are thrilled to announce the publications of the first issue of The Hythe Review with the Open Library of Humanities. The Hythe Review joined OLH in 2025, when the …

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Missed the OIPA Symposium 2026? Recordings and transcripts from all sessions are now available online. 📰 Learn more about OIPA'S 2026 Symposium: oipauk.org/news-events-... 🎥 Watch the recordings:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESOzUh17BWE&feature=youtu.be #OIPA2026 #OpenAccess

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 06/07/2026

More BIG NEWS! 🎉 We're pleased to welcome the Nordic Journal of African Studies, the latest #diamondOA journal to join the Open Library of Humanities. NJAS is an interdisciplinary African Studies journal publishing research in English, French, and Swahili. Read more: www.openlibhums.org/news/973/

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Nordic Journal of African Studies (NJAS) moves to the Open Library of Humanities

We are thrilled to welcome another diamond open access journal to the Open Library of Humanities: Nordic Journal of African Studies (NJAS). NJAS is an interdisciplinary African Studies journal that …

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Maddie Sinclair @maddiesinclair.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

"It is difficult to justify spending millions on commercial publishing contracts while universities continue to cut staff and teaching." Read OLH's latest blog on why it's time to redirect money away from commercial publishing and towards community-owned, not-for-profit infrastructure.

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Paula Clemente Vega @paulaclemente.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

At a time when universities face increasing financial pressures, it's difficult to justify spending millions on contracts with the largest commercial academic publishers. In this blog, I explore why redirecting library funding towards #diamondOA is part of the solution: www.openlibhums.org/news/972/

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A Call to Libraries: Redirect Funding, Rebuild Scholarly Publishing

Two months ago, we launched our Robin Hood poster as a call to reimagine scholarly communication beyond commercial control. The campaign encourages libraries to redirect even a small proportion of …

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 01/07/2026

BIG NEWS! We're delighted to welcome Medieval Sermon Studies! The journal is moving from Taylor & Francis to the OLH, transitioning from a hybrid model to diamond OA, making its research freely available to read and publish, without fees for authors or readers: www.openlibhums.org/news/970/

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OLH welcomes Medieval Sermon Studies

We are pleased to welcome another journal to our portfolio, Medieval Sermon Studies, which is moving from Taylor & Francis to the Open Library of Humanities and will be published …

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Sonia Silva ❤️ @vallygirl.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

After Keir Starmer's resignation, Larry the Cat has now outlasted 6 UK Prime Ministers and is set to welcome a 7th at 10 Downing Street. At this point, he might be the most stable figure in British politics.

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 19/06/2026

The OLH team had a great day at #OIPA2026. We were pleased to contribute to discussions on #diamondOA and generative AI in academic publishing, and to connect with colleagues from across the OIPA community. @theblochian.bsky.social, @simoneverett.bsky.social & @paulaclemente.bsky.social

Three members of the OLH team at OIPA 2026.

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Edinburgh Diamond @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Edinburgh Diamond’s @simonxix.com presenting on the importance of using open source software instead of proprietary systems. #OIPA2026

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

@simoneverett.bsky.social says their AI policy has been welcomed, giving clarity but keeping flexibility - and with their editors’ oversight being absolutely key. @openlibhums.org

OLH slide on a screen at the OIPA symposium

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

@openlibhums.org knew they would need to take a number of their editors’ concerns into consideration for the AI policy, and conducted an extensive consultation process.

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Simon is on strike ✊🏻 @simonxix.com · 18/06/2026

#OIPA2026 Fascinating slide from @rmounce.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy's presentation starkly showing how scholarly publishing funding is effectively siphoned off to private commercial companies.

Slide showing profit going to various commercial companies: Amazon, BMW, Google, Apple, Elsevier, and Taylor & Francis

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 16/06/2026

Our Managing Editor, @simoneverett.bsky.social, will deliver a lightning talk on the making of OLH's generative AI policy. We look forward to engaging with colleagues from across the #oa and #scholcomm communities. Programme & online registration (closes tomorrow): oipauk.org/news-events-... (2/2)

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Event: OIPA Symposium 2026

Event: OIPA Symposium 2026 Register for the OIPA 2026 Symposium Overview Thursday, June 18 • 10 AM – 5 PM • Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Fa…

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 16/06/2026

We're looking forward to attending #OIPA2026 this Thursday! Our Executive Director, @theblochian.bsky.social, will join the panel HE in Crisis to discuss why non-profit #openaccess is becoming essential in addressing the social, financial and political challenges facing UK higher education. (1/2)

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 03/06/2026

BIG NEWS! We've flipped another journal to diamond OA. Today the entire editorial team of Springer Nature's flagship linguistics journal Natural Language Semantics resigned in protest at commercial pressure. They are launching Semantics of Natural Languages at the OLH. www.openlibhums.org/news/943/

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New Open Access Journal to Launch Following Resignation of Editorial Team from <em>Natural Language Semantics</em>

The Open Library of Humanities is pleased to announce the launch of a new diamond open access journal in linguistics, following the resignation of the editorial team of Natural Language …

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Janeway @janewayolh.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Special thanks to the organisers, the @openlibhums.org, @michiganpublishing.bsky.social and @dublincitylibs.bsky.social, for bringing together such an engaging and thoughtful event for the Janeway community.

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Janeway @janewayolh.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Many thanks to everyone who joined #JanewayOA26 online and in person, and to all the speakers, for two wonderful days at Dublin City University discussing Janeway, open infrastructure, and community-led scholarly publishing.

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Janeway @janewayolh.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Ready for Day 1 of The Lower Decks 2.0: A Symposium on Janeway and Open Access Publishing at Dublin City University! #JanewayOA26

Conference welcome sign for “The Lower Decks 2.0: A Symposium on Janeway and Open Access Publishing” inside DCU Library.

Open Library of Humanities display stand and information table at the Janeway open access symposium.

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

📣 The first OIPA Newsletter is here! We’re excited to share OIPA's first newsletter. It's packed full of updates, member highlights and insights from across the community. 🔗 Read the newsletter: mailchi.mp/bf74d58f98df... ✉️ Sign up for future updates at oipauk.org/contact-us/

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 08/05/2026

It’s been a big 24 hours for the UK’s fascists and racists. Lots of wins like this around the country. Labour has really fucking blown it with their neoliberal Tory-lite bullshit. It just encouraged people to choose the real Nazi thing.

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 08/05/2026

🚨 Programme now live for The Lower Decks 2.0: A Symposium on Janeway and Open Access Publishing 🚨 📅 21–22 May 2026 📍 Dublin City University Library 💻 Online registration open Join the Janeway community to discuss user experience, innovations, and more. thelowerdecks.janewa... #JanewayOA26

Graphic for “The Lower Decks 2.0: A Symposium on Janeway and Open Access Publishing,” taking place 21–22 May 2026 at Dublin City University, Ireland.

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Open Institutional Publishing Association @oipassoc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🚨 The programme for the 2026 OIPA Symposium is now live!🚨 Join us on 18th June in Brighton for panels, lightning talks, and workshops exploring open publishing and infrastructure. Register + programme: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oipa-sympo...

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OIPA Symposium 2026

Following on from the success of the 2024 OIPA Symposium, this year's event will feature panels, lightning talks and workshops.

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 07/05/2026

The Open Library of Humanities now has a merchandise store! Posters, tote bags, hoodies, mugs, t-shirts, and more featuring OLH and Janeway designs are now available via our new Teemill store: www.openlibhums.org/news/939/

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The Open Library of Humanities has a new merchandise store

We are pleased to share the launch of our new Teemill merchandise store, where you can order posters, tote bags, hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, and more featuring designs for the Open …

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 06/05/2026

🚨 Big announcement 🚨 @janewayolh.bsky.social launches new website and brand design! www.openlibhums.org/news/938/ The redesign reflects Janeway’s identity as an open-source, community-driven platform, combining academic expertise, accessibility, innovation, and a distinctive retro sci-fi aesthetic.

Screenshot of the Janeway Hosting page featuring retro sci-fi inspired graphics and text describing the platform for library publishers and university presses managing journals.

Screenshot of the Janeway “Our story” page featuring retro sci-fi inspired graphics, a space image, and text about the future of scholarly communications by the Open Library of Humanities

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Rebecca Wojturska @beckywojturska.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

📣 Diamond Open Access publishers! OJC are open for new publisher members. It’s a wonderful community-led collective seeking to strengthen the future of Diamond OA. Apply to become a part of it! 💎

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Martin Paul Eve @eve.gd · 14/04/2026

I agree wholeheartedly with Sam. "if your problem with open access is that commercial publishers are hoovering up all the money, design open access interventions that specifically prevent commercial publishers from receiving your money" The CRUK approach will badly harm their patient advocates.

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Simon Everett @simoneverett.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I’ve written on how our recent genAI policy was made at @openlibhums.org Many open access publishers are waiting for clear global standards to be devised for the appropriate use and declaration of genAI in scholarly research and publishing. We’ve aimed to provide a flexible and extensible start.

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 10/04/2026

Recording of the Comics Grid / @comicsgrid.com webinar: Do I have to draw a picture? Reframing comics scholarship, with @labarren.cpesr.fr, @ernestopriego.com & @wilkinsp.bsky.social. Chaired by @paulaclemente.bsky.social. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oHv...

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The Comics Grid Webinar: Do I have to draw a picture? Reframing comics scholarship

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 31/03/2026

Stop by the @oipassoc.bsky.social stand (67) and grab your free copy while they last. Join the fight to make knowledge free! 🔥 #UKSG2026

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Paula Clemente Vega @paulaclemente.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I wrote the blog post behind our new Robin Hood @openlibhums.org poster! In it, I reflect on why divesting scholarly publishing from commercial interests and redirecting library budgets into #diamondOA is so urgent. Read it (and grab the poster!) here: www.openlibhums.org/news/932/ #UKSG2026

A vintage-style “Wanted” poster featuring Robin Hood–themed characters posing as a diverse band of archers and scholars. The text reads: “Join the fight to make knowledge free. Divest from commercial academic publishing and join the Open Library of Humanities.

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Paula Clemente Vega @paulaclemente.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

A must read on academic publishing and the growing power of major commercial publishers.

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 18/03/2026

We are HIRING! The Open Library of Humanities is seeking a PhD student to assist with editorial, marketing and technical duties. The position is fully funded and open to funded PhD students at CHASE institutions. Deadline 📅 31/03: www.openlibhums.org/news/883/

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CHASE placement opportunity at the Open Library of Humanities

The Open Library of Humanities is seeking a PhD student to assist with editorial, marketing and technical duties as part of our small, hardworking team. The placement is only available …

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Professor Caroline Edwards @theblochian.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Fantastic work from Joe Muller, our @openlibhums.org Senior Publishing Technologies Developer! Joe explains how he integrated ROR into @janewayolh.bsky.social. Since Oct 2025, 74% of OLH articles & 43% of the backlist have ROR affiliations. This helps us link OLH articles to libraries #OpenAccess

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Joe Deville @joedeville.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

1/ We did it.. the first ever Copim community conference ... done! Approx 250 people joining on and offline, over two days, with delegates representing every continent and 49 countries. Inevitably our discussions centred on the futures of #OAbooks...

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Caroline Ball speaking, holding a lapel mic, with Fatimah Abduldayan, Martina Benz, and Sarah Thompson sitting alongside, with Martina looking up and back at a screen off camera

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 26/02/2026

Hello from the Janeway & OLH team at the COPIM conference! 👋 Great to catch up with colleagues across the diamond OA community. So many important conversations: librarians supporting diamond OA, collective funding for OA books, accessibility, Thoth open metadata & more! #CopimConference

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Paula Clemente Vega @paulaclemente.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Great to see many of our OIPA colleagues today at #CopimConference 👋

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Paula Clemente Vega @paulaclemente.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Lo que es una salvajada es comprarle el marco teórico a la derecha para arañar un par de votos

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Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org · 11/02/2026

Very pleased to announce that Regeneration; Environment, Art, Culture / @regenerationeac.bsky.social published by the Open Library of Humanities, has won the 2025 Best New Journal Award from the Council of Editors of Learned Journals (CELJ): www.openlibhums.org/news/922/

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Regeneration Journal wins the 2025 Best New Journal Award from the Council of Editors of Learned Journals (CELJ)

We are pleased to announce that Regeneration; Environment, Art, Culture, published by the Open Library of Humanities, has won the 2025 Best New Journal Award from the Council of Editors …

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Open Journals Collective @ojcollective.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Now the #OpenJournalsCollective catalogue is live time to revisit @theblochian.bsky.social's @lseimpactblog.bsky.social article abt why it matters, why #TheFutureIsDiamond & how you can join our movement Read the blog & follow links to the #OJC website for more info blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...

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Academic libraries cannot afford to carry on with transformative agreements - LSE Impact

Caroline Edwards argues transformative agreements are unaffordable and introduces the Open Journals Collective as a model for scaling open access.

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