Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB)
@doabooks.bsky.social
DOAB is an independent, community-driven discovery service that indexes scholarly, peer-reviewed OA books and helps users to find trusted OA book publishers. All DOAB services are free of charge and all data is freely available.
Find out more: doabooks.org
Find out more: doabooks.org
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ALMASI is launching its ambassadors programme.
👀 We are looking for passionate researchers, librarians and community leaders to disseminate the value of #DiamondOA in 2026-2027.
👉 Learn more about the ambassadors role: urls.fr/VvB-oP
✒️ Apply until 15 January 2026: urls.fr/mNFqLV
👀 We are looking for passionate researchers, librarians and community leaders to disseminate the value of #DiamondOA in 2026-2027.
👉 Learn more about the ambassadors role: urls.fr/VvB-oP
✒️ Apply until 15 January 2026: urls.fr/mNFqLV
November 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
ALMASI is launching its ambassadors programme.
👀 We are looking for passionate researchers, librarians and community leaders to disseminate the value of #DiamondOA in 2026-2027.
👉 Learn more about the ambassadors role: urls.fr/VvB-oP
✒️ Apply until 15 January 2026: urls.fr/mNFqLV
👀 We are looking for passionate researchers, librarians and community leaders to disseminate the value of #DiamondOA in 2026-2027.
👉 Learn more about the ambassadors role: urls.fr/VvB-oP
✒️ Apply until 15 January 2026: urls.fr/mNFqLV
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Come and here from us, @doabooks.bsky.social, and other fantastic @scossfunding.bsky.social infrastructures on Monday - register your attendance here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us for a special SCOSS Showcase Webinar highlighting the collective impact of the SCOSS-endorsed open infrastructures! 🌍
🗓️ Date: Monday, 1 December 2025
⏰ Time: 15.00–16.45 UTC / 16.00–17.45 CET / 17.00–18.45 CAT(convert to your time zone)
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🗓️ Date: Monday, 1 December 2025
⏰ Time: 15.00–16.45 UTC / 16.00–17.45 CET / 17.00–18.45 CAT(convert to your time zone)
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Come and here from us, @doabooks.bsky.social, and other fantastic @scossfunding.bsky.social infrastructures on Monday - register your attendance here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
And we're back! Thanks for your understanding.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This is also the case with doabooks.org - please standby for an update on access to DOAB.
Thanks for your patience.
Thanks for your patience.
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We're delighted to announce a partnership with @knaw-nl.bsky.social Humanities Cluster on the launch of OPERAS-NL!
Read the press release to find out why we've partnered together and what this means for scholarly communication in SSH in the Netherlands.
@operaseu.bsky.social
Read the press release to find out why we've partnered together and what this means for scholarly communication in SSH in the Netherlands.
@operaseu.bsky.social
Launch of OPERAS-NL: collaboration between OAPEN and KNAW Humanities Cluster (HuC) | OAPEN
oapen.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We're delighted to announce a partnership with @knaw-nl.bsky.social Humanities Cluster on the launch of OPERAS-NL!
Read the press release to find out why we've partnered together and what this means for scholarly communication in SSH in the Netherlands.
@operaseu.bsky.social
Read the press release to find out why we've partnered together and what this means for scholarly communication in SSH in the Netherlands.
@operaseu.bsky.social
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DOAB @doabooks.bsky.social (a community-driven discovery service that indexes & provides access to scholarly, peer-reviewed open access books) is a trusted platform for stakeholders in the OA Books ecosystem - DOAB are building a Trusted Platform Network of publishers and #OABooks hosting platforms
November 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
DOAB @doabooks.bsky.social (a community-driven discovery service that indexes & provides access to scholarly, peer-reviewed open access books) is a trusted platform for stakeholders in the OA Books ecosystem - DOAB are building a Trusted Platform Network of publishers and #OABooks hosting platforms
Important update for our community. More details in the blog below 👇
#OAbooks #OpenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #AI
#OAbooks #OpenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #AI
New blog 'Protecting Stability and Access: How We’re Safeguarding the OAPEN Library and DOAB Against Bot Traffic Surges'.
Read this important update regarding the temporary access issues that some of our community may have recently experienced on our platforms.
#OAbooks #OpenInfrastructure #AI
Read this important update regarding the temporary access issues that some of our community may have recently experienced on our platforms.
#OAbooks #OpenInfrastructure #AI
Protecting Stability and Access: How We’re Safeguarding the OAPEN Library and DOAB Against Bot Traffic Surges
We want to share an important update regarding the temporary access issues that some of our community may have recently experienced on our platforms. We are fully aware of the problem and are working ...
oapen.hypotheses.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Important update for our community. More details in the blog below 👇
#OAbooks #OpenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #AI
#OAbooks #OpenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #AI
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🎉 PKP has launched its 2026 - 2030 Strategic Plan!
Check out our mission, mission, values, and key priorities:
🔗 Get the full plan here: pkp.sfu.ca/2026-2030-st...
#OpenAccess #DiamondOpenAccess #DiamondOA #FOSS #OpenInfrastructure #AcademicSky #ScholarlyPublishing #ScholComm
Check out our mission, mission, values, and key priorities:
🔗 Get the full plan here: pkp.sfu.ca/2026-2030-st...
#OpenAccess #DiamondOpenAccess #DiamondOA #FOSS #OpenInfrastructure #AcademicSky #ScholarlyPublishing #ScholComm
November 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
🎉 PKP has launched its 2026 - 2030 Strategic Plan!
Check out our mission, mission, values, and key priorities:
🔗 Get the full plan here: pkp.sfu.ca/2026-2030-st...
#OpenAccess #DiamondOpenAccess #DiamondOA #FOSS #OpenInfrastructure #AcademicSky #ScholarlyPublishing #ScholComm
Check out our mission, mission, values, and key priorities:
🔗 Get the full plan here: pkp.sfu.ca/2026-2030-st...
#OpenAccess #DiamondOpenAccess #DiamondOA #FOSS #OpenInfrastructure #AcademicSky #ScholarlyPublishing #ScholComm
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This position is still open for applications until Friday - share it with someone who might be inetrested or apply yourself via the link below 👇
JOB VACANCY: We’re looking for a proactive and organised Administrative Assistant to support OAPEN & @doabooks.bsky.social sky.social's finance, HR, and administrative operations.
Read full job details, requirements, and how to apply in the posting: oapen.org/article/admi... #OAbooks
Read full job details, requirements, and how to apply in the posting: oapen.org/article/admi... #OAbooks
Administrative Assistant position at OAPEN & DOAB | OAPEN
oapen.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This position is still open for applications until Friday - share it with someone who might be inetrested or apply yourself via the link below 👇
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Join Thoth tomorrow for a free webinar on “Beyond technical interoperability? The future of open infrastructures and open access” 🕸️ 📖
📆 11 November 2025, 3pm-4:15pm [GMT]
📆 11 November 2025, 3pm-4:15pm [GMT]
Still time to sign up for this webinar tomorrow hosted by @copim.bsky.social, @sparc-eu.bsky.social & @scossfunding.bsky.social
The 75-minute workshop will feature presentations from SCOSS, @thoth-metadata.bsky.social & our very own Graham Stone.
Find our more and register below 👇 #OAbooks
The 75-minute workshop will feature presentations from SCOSS, @thoth-metadata.bsky.social & our very own Graham Stone.
Find our more and register below 👇 #OAbooks
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Join Thoth tomorrow for a free webinar on “Beyond technical interoperability? The future of open infrastructures and open access” 🕸️ 📖
📆 11 November 2025, 3pm-4:15pm [GMT]
📆 11 November 2025, 3pm-4:15pm [GMT]
Today at #Charleston2025 @nielsstern.bsky.social will be participating in a panel about AI bots alongside Tim Lloyd @liblynxllc.bsky.social, Tim McGeary @duke-university.bsky.social & Eric Hellman, Free Ebook Foundation @gluejar.com
We're looking forward to this timely discussion!
We're looking forward to this timely discussion!
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Today at #Charleston2025 @nielsstern.bsky.social will be participating in a panel about AI bots alongside Tim Lloyd @liblynxllc.bsky.social, Tim McGeary @duke-university.bsky.social & Eric Hellman, Free Ebook Foundation @gluejar.com
We're looking forward to this timely discussion!
We're looking forward to this timely discussion!
If you're at Charleston, pop along to booth 77 at the Vendor Showcase today between 10:00 - 17:30 EST to hear more about how DOAB, @oapenbooks.bsky.social & @doaj.bsky.social can support libraries in the US! #chs2025
November 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
If you're at Charleston, pop along to booth 77 at the Vendor Showcase today between 10:00 - 17:30 EST to hear more about how DOAB, @oapenbooks.bsky.social & @doaj.bsky.social can support libraries in the US! #chs2025
Welcome to the team, Anna!
We're delighted to introduce our new Head of Technology, Anna Wałek!
To welcome Anna, we asked her to share her vision for the technological future of OAPEN and DOAB, which you can read about in this interview: oapen.hypotheses.org/1733
To welcome Anna, we asked her to share her vision for the technological future of OAPEN and DOAB, which you can read about in this interview: oapen.hypotheses.org/1733
November 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Welcome to the team, Anna!
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🌐Attending the 2025 Charleston Conference?
Please drop by and talk to #DOAJ friends Silke Davison and @nielsstern.bsky.social from @oapenbooks.bsky.social @doabooks.bsky.social
🔹3-21 November (in person & online)
🔹Charleston, USA
www.charleston-hub.com/the-charlest...
Please drop by and talk to #DOAJ friends Silke Davison and @nielsstern.bsky.social from @oapenbooks.bsky.social @doabooks.bsky.social
🔹3-21 November (in person & online)
🔹Charleston, USA
www.charleston-hub.com/the-charlest...
October 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
🌐Attending the 2025 Charleston Conference?
Please drop by and talk to #DOAJ friends Silke Davison and @nielsstern.bsky.social from @oapenbooks.bsky.social @doabooks.bsky.social
🔹3-21 November (in person & online)
🔹Charleston, USA
www.charleston-hub.com/the-charlest...
Please drop by and talk to #DOAJ friends Silke Davison and @nielsstern.bsky.social from @oapenbooks.bsky.social @doabooks.bsky.social
🔹3-21 November (in person & online)
🔹Charleston, USA
www.charleston-hub.com/the-charlest...
⚠️Technical work in progress
You may have recently experienced some instability on our platform. This was caused by exceptionally high levels of automated traffic. Our team has implemented solutions that are gradually restoring stability. We apologise for any inconvenience & thanks for your patience.
You may have recently experienced some instability on our platform. This was caused by exceptionally high levels of automated traffic. Our team has implemented solutions that are gradually restoring stability. We apologise for any inconvenience & thanks for your patience.
October 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
⚠️Technical work in progress
You may have recently experienced some instability on our platform. This was caused by exceptionally high levels of automated traffic. Our team has implemented solutions that are gradually restoring stability. We apologise for any inconvenience & thanks for your patience.
You may have recently experienced some instability on our platform. This was caused by exceptionally high levels of automated traffic. Our team has implemented solutions that are gradually restoring stability. We apologise for any inconvenience & thanks for your patience.
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The English version of the OpenEdition’s 2024 annual report is now online!
This year, it is divided into two parts :
👉 Key figures: www.openedition.org/51147?file=1
👉Highlights: www.openedition.org/51152?file=1
This year, it is divided into two parts :
👉 Key figures: www.openedition.org/51147?file=1
👉Highlights: www.openedition.org/51152?file=1
October 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The English version of the OpenEdition’s 2024 annual report is now online!
This year, it is divided into two parts :
👉 Key figures: www.openedition.org/51147?file=1
👉Highlights: www.openedition.org/51152?file=1
This year, it is divided into two parts :
👉 Key figures: www.openedition.org/51147?file=1
👉Highlights: www.openedition.org/51152?file=1
Deadline is Friday 14th November. Find out more and apply below or share with your networks
JOB VACANCY: We’re looking for a proactive and organised Administrative Assistant to support OAPEN & @doabooks.bsky.social sky.social's finance, HR, and administrative operations.
Read full job details, requirements, and how to apply in the posting: oapen.org/article/admi... #OAbooks
Read full job details, requirements, and how to apply in the posting: oapen.org/article/admi... #OAbooks
Administrative Assistant position at OAPEN & DOAB | OAPEN
oapen.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Deadline is Friday 14th November. Find out more and apply below or share with your networks
Just over one week until the #DiamondOA Policy Forum. Register at the link below 👇
💎 The Diamond OA Policy Forum kicks off 29 Oct, 15:00–16:30 UTC. Regional snapshot, policy/funding wins, and priorities discussion.
👉🏾 Zoom reg.: bit.ly/ALMASIForum
#DiamondOA #OpenAccess #AJOL
@doabooks.bsky.social @doaj.bsky.social
@oaspa.bsky.social
@almasiproject.bsky.social
👉🏾 Zoom reg.: bit.ly/ALMASIForum
#DiamondOA #OpenAccess #AJOL
@doabooks.bsky.social @doaj.bsky.social
@oaspa.bsky.social
@almasiproject.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Just over one week until the #DiamondOA Policy Forum. Register at the link below 👇
Our latest newsletter is available: mailchi.mp/oapen.org/do....
Read more about where we'll be over the next few months, important milestones, and what our partners are up to! #OAbooks
Not already signed up? Sign up here: doabooks.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
Read more about where we'll be over the next few months, important milestones, and what our partners are up to! #OAbooks
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October 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Read more about where we'll be over the next few months, important milestones, and what our partners are up to! #OAbooks
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Read more about where we'll be over the next few months, important milestones, and what our partners are up to! #OAbooks
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Amazing milestone for the OAPEN Library! Congratulations @oapenbooks.bsky.social 🥳
Next week we'll be at @buchmesse.de where the OAPEN Library was first launched 15 years ago.
Our Managing Director, @nielsstern.bsky.social reflects on the past, present, and future of OAPEN in this jubilee blog post to mark the occasion.
Our Managing Director, @nielsstern.bsky.social reflects on the past, present, and future of OAPEN in this jubilee blog post to mark the occasion.
Marking the 15th anniversary of the OAPEN Library
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the OAPEN Library, which was launched at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2010. At this year’s fair, we invite you to attend our half hour panel discussion on ‘The E...
oapen.hypotheses.org
October 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Amazing milestone for the OAPEN Library! Congratulations @oapenbooks.bsky.social 🥳
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The start of term can be busy, so remember to take some time for yourself! 😊
Visit our Wellbeing Guide for resources and information on how to support your wellbeing, as well as details of support services available at Durham 💜 👉 libguides.durham.ac.uk/wellbeing/home
#DULibWellbeing #WellBEEing
Visit our Wellbeing Guide for resources and information on how to support your wellbeing, as well as details of support services available at Durham 💜 👉 libguides.durham.ac.uk/wellbeing/home
#DULibWellbeing #WellBEEing
October 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The start of term can be busy, so remember to take some time for yourself! 😊
Visit our Wellbeing Guide for resources and information on how to support your wellbeing, as well as details of support services available at Durham 💜 👉 libguides.durham.ac.uk/wellbeing/home
#DULibWellbeing #WellBEEing
Visit our Wellbeing Guide for resources and information on how to support your wellbeing, as well as details of support services available at Durham 💜 👉 libguides.durham.ac.uk/wellbeing/home
#DULibWellbeing #WellBEEing
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🧵 The Open Book Collective is pleased to share our 2024–2025 Annual Report: A Year of Important Progress. We’ve made big strides toward sustainability, expanded our collective + strengthened global partnerships for OA books. Read the full report: openbookcollective.pubpub.org/pub/open-boo...
Open Book Collective 2024-2025 annual report: A year of important progress
The team provide an overview of the Open Book Collective's work, as well as the work of its Publisher and Publishing Service Provider Members
openbookcollective.pubpub.org
October 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🧵 The Open Book Collective is pleased to share our 2024–2025 Annual Report: A Year of Important Progress. We’ve made big strides toward sustainability, expanded our collective + strengthened global partnerships for OA books. Read the full report: openbookcollective.pubpub.org/pub/open-boo...
Join us for the @almasiproject.bsky.social #DiamondOA Policy Forum on Wednesday 29 October at 16:00 CEST.
More details and to register for free 👉 almasiproject.org/the-diamond-...
More details and to register for free 👉 almasiproject.org/the-diamond-...
October 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Join us for the @almasiproject.bsky.social #DiamondOA Policy Forum on Wednesday 29 October at 16:00 CEST.
More details and to register for free 👉 almasiproject.org/the-diamond-...
More details and to register for free 👉 almasiproject.org/the-diamond-...
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We’re thrilled to unveil OAPEN’s refreshed visual identity – including a new logo – that better reflects who we’ve become, what we stand for, and where we’re headed.
Read more about it in the announcement: oapen.org/article/intr...
Read more about it in the announcement: oapen.org/article/intr...
October 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
We’re thrilled to unveil OAPEN’s refreshed visual identity – including a new logo – that better reflects who we’ve become, what we stand for, and where we’re headed.
Read more about it in the announcement: oapen.org/article/intr...
Read more about it in the announcement: oapen.org/article/intr...
We're looking for a Metadata & Systems Specialist to join our team!
This role is central to the operations of @oapenbooks.bsky.social and DOAB, focusing on metadata quality, system automation & tech support to ensure the integrity & accessibility of our collections.
Find out more and apply below 👇
This role is central to the operations of @oapenbooks.bsky.social and DOAB, focusing on metadata quality, system automation & tech support to ensure the integrity & accessibility of our collections.
Find out more and apply below 👇
Vacancy note: Metadata & Systems Specialist
OAPEN and the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) are looking for a Metadata & Systems Specialist to become part of the technical team. OAPEN works with publishers to build a quality-controlled coll...
oapen.hypotheses.org
October 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM
We're looking for a Metadata & Systems Specialist to join our team!
This role is central to the operations of @oapenbooks.bsky.social and DOAB, focusing on metadata quality, system automation & tech support to ensure the integrity & accessibility of our collections.
Find out more and apply below 👇
This role is central to the operations of @oapenbooks.bsky.social and DOAB, focusing on metadata quality, system automation & tech support to ensure the integrity & accessibility of our collections.
Find out more and apply below 👇