Invest in Open Infrastructure
@investinopen.bsky.social
We work to increase investment in + adoption of open infrastructure to further equitable participation in research. Mastodon: investinopen@indieweb.social
Introducing @ebsco.bsky.social as the latest contributor to the IOI Fund for Network Adoption! Their support helps research networks scale open infrastructure globally. We’re still fundraising - join us in building a future where open is the default: investinopen.org/funding-pilo...
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Introducing @ebsco.bsky.social as the latest contributor to the IOI Fund for Network Adoption! Their support helps research networks scale open infrastructure globally. We’re still fundraising - join us in building a future where open is the default: investinopen.org/funding-pilo...
Governments are pushing for open access, but implementation comes with a cost.
At #FORM2025, IOI’s Sarah Lippincott presented on how we can move beyond mandates & toward strategic investment that strengthens open research ecosystems.
Watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh8y...
@forumforopen.bsky.social
At #FORM2025, IOI’s Sarah Lippincott presented on how we can move beyond mandates & toward strategic investment that strengthens open research ecosystems.
Watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh8y...
@forumforopen.bsky.social
FORM 2025 - Panel C: The Hidden Costs of Openness (English)
YouTube video by Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM)
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November 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Governments are pushing for open access, but implementation comes with a cost.
At #FORM2025, IOI’s Sarah Lippincott presented on how we can move beyond mandates & toward strategic investment that strengthens open research ecosystems.
Watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh8y...
@forumforopen.bsky.social
At #FORM2025, IOI’s Sarah Lippincott presented on how we can move beyond mandates & toward strategic investment that strengthens open research ecosystems.
Watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh8y...
@forumforopen.bsky.social
Call for posters! The #openCost Conference 2026 (17–19 Mar 2026, Hamburg) is inviting proposals on cost transparency in scholarly publishing, sustainable funding, and FAIR publication-cost data.
Submit your abstract (≤ 300 words) by 30 Nov 2025:
🔗 www.opencost.de/en/news/call...
Submit your abstract (≤ 300 words) by 30 Nov 2025:
🔗 www.opencost.de/en/news/call...
Call for posters for the openCost conference 2026
Call for posters for the international conference “openCost: Navigating Cost Transparency” from March 17 to 19, 2026, at DESY in Hamburg
www.opencost.de
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Call for posters! The #openCost Conference 2026 (17–19 Mar 2026, Hamburg) is inviting proposals on cost transparency in scholarly publishing, sustainable funding, and FAIR publication-cost data.
Submit your abstract (≤ 300 words) by 30 Nov 2025:
🔗 www.opencost.de/en/news/call...
Submit your abstract (≤ 300 words) by 30 Nov 2025:
🔗 www.opencost.de/en/news/call...
What if research infrastructures were open by design — built for transparency, collaboration & inclusion from day one?
IOI's Katherine Skinner , Laurel Haak, and @kristenratan.bsky.social
explore how to engineer openness into research systems.
investinopen.org/blog/enginee...
IOI's Katherine Skinner , Laurel Haak, and @kristenratan.bsky.social
explore how to engineer openness into research systems.
investinopen.org/blog/enginee...
Engineering Open by Design into Research Infrastructures
We share a publication co-authored by IOI's Katherine Skinner, describing a framework to embed open principles directly into infrastructure development.
investinopen.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What if research infrastructures were open by design — built for transparency, collaboration & inclusion from day one?
IOI's Katherine Skinner , Laurel Haak, and @kristenratan.bsky.social
explore how to engineer openness into research systems.
investinopen.org/blog/enginee...
IOI's Katherine Skinner , Laurel Haak, and @kristenratan.bsky.social
explore how to engineer openness into research systems.
investinopen.org/blog/enginee...
Tomorrow, October 29 at 1pm EST, IOI’s Executive Director, @kaythaney.bsky.social joins a panel of open science leaders to discuss sustainability models and the role of libraries in supporting open infrastructure.
Register: lyrasis.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register: lyrasis.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Tomorrow, October 29 at 1pm EST, IOI’s Executive Director, @kaythaney.bsky.social joins a panel of open science leaders to discuss sustainability models and the role of libraries in supporting open infrastructure.
Register: lyrasis.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register: lyrasis.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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OpenCitations grows thanks to its community, and now we’re asking for your input.
The OpenCitations Community Survey is your opportunity to share your perspective, suggest improvements, and guide our next steps.
Thank you!
👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GYSZ230686
#OpenScience #Infrastructure
The OpenCitations Community Survey is your opportunity to share your perspective, suggest improvements, and guide our next steps.
Thank you!
👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GYSZ230686
#OpenScience #Infrastructure
October 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM
OpenCitations grows thanks to its community, and now we’re asking for your input.
The OpenCitations Community Survey is your opportunity to share your perspective, suggest improvements, and guide our next steps.
Thank you!
👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GYSZ230686
#OpenScience #Infrastructure
The OpenCitations Community Survey is your opportunity to share your perspective, suggest improvements, and guide our next steps.
Thank you!
👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GYSZ230686
#OpenScience #Infrastructure
Sunsetting can be a form of sustainability.
Jisc’s decision to retire IRUS after 13 years shows how open infrastructures can make transparent, community-informed choices to stay strong.
Read more from our interview with John Kaye from Jisc on sunsetting IRUS
investinopen.org/blog/sunsett...
Jisc’s decision to retire IRUS after 13 years shows how open infrastructures can make transparent, community-informed choices to stay strong.
Read more from our interview with John Kaye from Jisc on sunsetting IRUS
investinopen.org/blog/sunsett...
October 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Sunsetting can be a form of sustainability.
Jisc’s decision to retire IRUS after 13 years shows how open infrastructures can make transparent, community-informed choices to stay strong.
Read more from our interview with John Kaye from Jisc on sunsetting IRUS
investinopen.org/blog/sunsett...
Jisc’s decision to retire IRUS after 13 years shows how open infrastructures can make transparent, community-informed choices to stay strong.
Read more from our interview with John Kaye from Jisc on sunsetting IRUS
investinopen.org/blog/sunsett...
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Opening Panel C, Sarah Lippincott from @investinopen.bsky.social asks, “Do we get what we pay for?” in her talk on the costs of public access.
Join the discussion live here: shorturl.at/PPe3s
#FORM2025 #OpenScience
Join the discussion live here: shorturl.at/PPe3s
#FORM2025 #OpenScience
October 20, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Opening Panel C, Sarah Lippincott from @investinopen.bsky.social asks, “Do we get what we pay for?” in her talk on the costs of public access.
Join the discussion live here: shorturl.at/PPe3s
#FORM2025 #OpenScience
Join the discussion live here: shorturl.at/PPe3s
#FORM2025 #OpenScience
What does it mean to be open by design?
IOI’s Katherine Skinner, Laurel Haak & @kristenratan.bsky.social, explore how to embed openness from the start in research infrastructures — aligning tech design & governance for transparency & sustainability.
More here: investinopen.org/blog/new-art...
IOI’s Katherine Skinner, Laurel Haak & @kristenratan.bsky.social, explore how to embed openness from the start in research infrastructures — aligning tech design & governance for transparency & sustainability.
More here: investinopen.org/blog/new-art...
investinopen.org
October 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
What does it mean to be open by design?
IOI’s Katherine Skinner, Laurel Haak & @kristenratan.bsky.social, explore how to embed openness from the start in research infrastructures — aligning tech design & governance for transparency & sustainability.
More here: investinopen.org/blog/new-art...
IOI’s Katherine Skinner, Laurel Haak & @kristenratan.bsky.social, explore how to embed openness from the start in research infrastructures — aligning tech design & governance for transparency & sustainability.
More here: investinopen.org/blog/new-art...
We’re joining forces with PALNI and PALCI to shape a co-investment and decision-making model for Hyku — strengthening how open infrastructure communities govern and sustain themselves.
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PALNI and PALCI partner with IOI to build Hyku co-investment and decision-making model
PALNI and PALCI are pleased to announce a new partnership with Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI) to strengthen the long-term sustainability of Hyku, the open-source digital repository platform.
hykuforconsortia.palni.org
October 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We’re joining forces with PALNI and PALCI to shape a co-investment and decision-making model for Hyku — strengthening how open infrastructure communities govern and sustain themselves.
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PALNI and PALCI Partner With IoI to Build #Hyku Co-Investment and Decision-Making Model
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October 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
PALNI and PALCI Partner With IoI to Build #Hyku Co-Investment and Decision-Making Model
palni.org/news/palni-a... @investinopen.bsky.social #openinfrastructure #libraries #repositories
palni.org/news/palni-a... @investinopen.bsky.social #openinfrastructure #libraries #repositories
Open and commercial don’t have to be at odds.
At the recent #OSFair2025, IOI’s Emma Green led a panel exploring how bridging open and commercial perspectives can create more sustainable research infrastructure.
Read the recap
At the recent #OSFair2025, IOI’s Emma Green led a panel exploring how bridging open and commercial perspectives can create more sustainable research infrastructure.
Read the recap
Finding common ground: When commercial and non-commercial meet in open science
We moderated a panel at Open Science FAIR 2025 to explore pragmatic collaboration between commercial and non-commercial actors in open science.
investinopen.org
October 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Open and commercial don’t have to be at odds.
At the recent #OSFair2025, IOI’s Emma Green led a panel exploring how bridging open and commercial perspectives can create more sustainable research infrastructure.
Read the recap
At the recent #OSFair2025, IOI’s Emma Green led a panel exploring how bridging open and commercial perspectives can create more sustainable research infrastructure.
Read the recap
What do institutions need to know before choosing open infrastructure?
We've researched this question through our MoCHI project, and identified 11 key evaluation themes—from data ownership to community belonging.
Find out what information decision-makers need
We've researched this question through our MoCHI project, and identified 11 key evaluation themes—from data ownership to community belonging.
Find out what information decision-makers need
What Do Institutions Need to Know Before Choosing Open Infrastructure?
A report on our early findings from our D//F-funded project, “Measurement of Community Health Indicators” (MoCHI).
investinopen.org
October 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
What do institutions need to know before choosing open infrastructure?
We've researched this question through our MoCHI project, and identified 11 key evaluation themes—from data ownership to community belonging.
Find out what information decision-makers need
We've researched this question through our MoCHI project, and identified 11 key evaluation themes—from data ownership to community belonging.
Find out what information decision-makers need
Library consortia are key architects of resilient scholarly infrastructure.
Our latest ORBIT report explores how US consortia are shaping the future of open infrastructure — from hosting shared systems to coordinating funding and building collective capacity.
More investinopen.org/blog/how-lib...
Our latest ORBIT report explores how US consortia are shaping the future of open infrastructure — from hosting shared systems to coordinating funding and building collective capacity.
More investinopen.org/blog/how-lib...
How library consortia are building resilient open infrastructure in times of crisis
New research reveals how US library consortia are evolving from service providers to critical bulwarks, using collective action and open infrastructure to help members navigate unprecedented…
investinopen.org
October 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Library consortia are key architects of resilient scholarly infrastructure.
Our latest ORBIT report explores how US consortia are shaping the future of open infrastructure — from hosting shared systems to coordinating funding and building collective capacity.
More investinopen.org/blog/how-lib...
Our latest ORBIT report explores how US consortia are shaping the future of open infrastructure — from hosting shared systems to coordinating funding and building collective capacity.
More investinopen.org/blog/how-lib...
2025 has made it clear: even "open access" content in closed systems is at risk.
Our MoCHI research is figuring out what institutions need to confidently adopt open infrastructure—spoiler: it's not just about features and pricing!
Read our full post: investinopen.org/blog/what-do...
Our MoCHI research is figuring out what institutions need to confidently adopt open infrastructure—spoiler: it's not just about features and pricing!
Read our full post: investinopen.org/blog/what-do...
What Do Institutions Need to Know Before Choosing Open Infrastructure?
A report on our early findings from our D//F-funded project, “Measurement of Community Health Indicators” (MoCHI).
investinopen.org
October 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
2025 has made it clear: even "open access" content in closed systems is at risk.
Our MoCHI research is figuring out what institutions need to confidently adopt open infrastructure—spoiler: it's not just about features and pricing!
Read our full post: investinopen.org/blog/what-do...
Our MoCHI research is figuring out what institutions need to confidently adopt open infrastructure—spoiler: it's not just about features and pricing!
Read our full post: investinopen.org/blog/what-do...
"Open and commercial don't have to be opposites."
Read our Open Science FAIR panel recap: investinopen.org/blog/finding...
#OpenInfrastructure #OpenScience
Read our Open Science FAIR panel recap: investinopen.org/blog/finding...
#OpenInfrastructure #OpenScience
Finding common ground: When commercial and non-commercial meet in open science
We moderated a panel at Open Science FAIR 2025 to explore pragmatic collaboration between commercial and non-commercial actors in open science.
investinopen.org
October 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
"Open and commercial don't have to be opposites."
Read our Open Science FAIR panel recap: investinopen.org/blog/finding...
#OpenInfrastructure #OpenScience
Read our Open Science FAIR panel recap: investinopen.org/blog/finding...
#OpenInfrastructure #OpenScience
How do you build resilient scholarly infrastructure when individual institutions are stretched thin?
Our new report examines concrete pathways where US library consortia are becoming critical connectors in #OpenInfrastructure.
investinopen.org/blog/how-lib...
Our new report examines concrete pathways where US library consortia are becoming critical connectors in #OpenInfrastructure.
investinopen.org/blog/how-lib...
How library consortia are building resilient open infrastructure in times of crisis
New research reveals how US library consortia are evolving from service providers to critical bulwarks, using collective action and open infrastructure to help members navigate unprecedented financial...
investinopen.org
September 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
How do you build resilient scholarly infrastructure when individual institutions are stretched thin?
Our new report examines concrete pathways where US library consortia are becoming critical connectors in #OpenInfrastructure.
investinopen.org/blog/how-lib...
Our new report examines concrete pathways where US library consortia are becoming critical connectors in #OpenInfrastructure.
investinopen.org/blog/how-lib...
We share our response to NIH's APC cap proposal. Key message: invest in shared #OpenInfrastructure to maximize the impact of taxpayer dollars accelerate knowledge dissemination and use, and strengthen the sustainability of #OpenResearch ecosystem.
investinopen.org/blog/iois-re...
investinopen.org/blog/iois-re...
IOI’s Response to NIH's Request for Information on Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs
IOI recently responded to the US National Institutes of Health Request for Information on Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs. In this post, you will find the prompts from...
investinopen.org
September 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We share our response to NIH's APC cap proposal. Key message: invest in shared #OpenInfrastructure to maximize the impact of taxpayer dollars accelerate knowledge dissemination and use, and strengthen the sustainability of #OpenResearch ecosystem.
investinopen.org/blog/iois-re...
investinopen.org/blog/iois-re...
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Our recent webinar "Infrastructures to Support #OpenAccess Books & Journals" brought together 99 attendees from 54 countries, a true global exchange of ideas on strengthening #OpenInfrastructure!
Missed it? The full recording is now on our website🎬
👉Watch it here: shorturl.at/n7Nwm
#Op#OpenScience
Missed it? The full recording is now on our website🎬
👉Watch it here: shorturl.at/n7Nwm
#Op#OpenScience
Infrastructures to Support Open Access Books and Journals: DOAB, OAPEN And DOAJ - Forum for Open Research in MENA
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September 23, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Our recent webinar "Infrastructures to Support #OpenAccess Books & Journals" brought together 99 attendees from 54 countries, a true global exchange of ideas on strengthening #OpenInfrastructure!
Missed it? The full recording is now on our website🎬
👉Watch it here: shorturl.at/n7Nwm
#Op#OpenScience
Missed it? The full recording is now on our website🎬
👉Watch it here: shorturl.at/n7Nwm
#Op#OpenScience
Dir of Programs Katherine Skinner keynotes Publishers Speak today on "Open Infrastructure at a Crossroads", sharing findings from our 2025 State of Open Infrastructure Report: investinopen.org/state-of-ope...
Excited to participate in cross-sector dialogue on securing the tools scholars depend on!
Excited to participate in cross-sector dialogue on securing the tools scholars depend on!
Foreword
The open tools and systems we rely upon need our immediate attention and action. We continue to reaffirm our commitment to a vision where every place of higher learning has access to the tools and inf...
investinopen.org
September 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Dir of Programs Katherine Skinner keynotes Publishers Speak today on "Open Infrastructure at a Crossroads", sharing findings from our 2025 State of Open Infrastructure Report: investinopen.org/state-of-ope...
Excited to participate in cross-sector dialogue on securing the tools scholars depend on!
Excited to participate in cross-sector dialogue on securing the tools scholars depend on!
We're at #OSFair2025 @osfair.bsky.social!
Emma Green will facilitate a panel on open+commercial partnerships, Sarah Lippincott will discuss responsible research assessment via #OpenInfrastructure.
Please say hi if you're around! 👋
Emma Green will facilitate a panel on open+commercial partnerships, Sarah Lippincott will discuss responsible research assessment via #OpenInfrastructure.
Please say hi if you're around! 👋
September 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We're at #OSFair2025 @osfair.bsky.social!
Emma Green will facilitate a panel on open+commercial partnerships, Sarah Lippincott will discuss responsible research assessment via #OpenInfrastructure.
Please say hi if you're around! 👋
Emma Green will facilitate a panel on open+commercial partnerships, Sarah Lippincott will discuss responsible research assessment via #OpenInfrastructure.
Please say hi if you're around! 👋
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OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual event is happening Oct 1-3. Lynda Kellam and Mikala Narlock will share "Saving What’s Ours: The Data Rescue Project and the Fight for Public Data". Register at: https://opensource.org/datagovernanceconf
September 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
OSI's Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual event is happening Oct 1-3. Lynda Kellam and Mikala Narlock will share "Saving What’s Ours: The Data Rescue Project and the Fight for Public Data". Register at: https://opensource.org/datagovernanceconf
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When US policy shifts threatened federal research funding and disrupted agencies central to the knowledge ecosystem, @investinopen.bsky.social ran a survey to explore how #OpenInfrastructure service providers, users, & funders were responding to the volatility. This CNI talk unpacks the findings.
Vital Open Infrastructures in a Volatile Moment
As extreme policy shifts in the US threatened billions in federal research funding and disrupted agencies central to the knowledge ecosystem early this year, Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI)…
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September 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
When US policy shifts threatened federal research funding and disrupted agencies central to the knowledge ecosystem, @investinopen.bsky.social ran a survey to explore how #OpenInfrastructure service providers, users, & funders were responding to the volatility. This CNI talk unpacks the findings.
📝 New post: How do you responsibly retire open infrastructure? We interviewed @jisc.bsky.social's John Kaye about their decision to sunset IRUS and focus resources where they matter most.
investinopen.org/blog/sunsett...
#OpenInfrastructure #OpenScience
investinopen.org/blog/sunsett...
#OpenInfrastructure #OpenScience
Sunsetting for Progress: A Case Study in Strategic Infrastructure Retirement from IRUS - An Interview with John Kaye of Jisc
An interview with John Kaye, Head of Product at Jisc, about the retirement of IRUS, its history and progression, and the lessons learned along the way.
investinopen.org
September 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
📝 New post: How do you responsibly retire open infrastructure? We interviewed @jisc.bsky.social's John Kaye about their decision to sunset IRUS and focus resources where they matter most.
investinopen.org/blog/sunsett...
#OpenInfrastructure #OpenScience
investinopen.org/blog/sunsett...
#OpenInfrastructure #OpenScience
🎙️ Our ED @kaythaney.bsky.social is speaking at #ALPSP2025!
She's joining the plenary panel "Bridging the Gap: Community Involvement in Academic Publishing" (Wed 15:15 BST), discussing inclusivity & innovation through thoughtful global engagement.
At the event? Connect with Kaitlin!
She's joining the plenary panel "Bridging the Gap: Community Involvement in Academic Publishing" (Wed 15:15 BST), discussing inclusivity & innovation through thoughtful global engagement.
At the event? Connect with Kaitlin!
September 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🎙️ Our ED @kaythaney.bsky.social is speaking at #ALPSP2025!
She's joining the plenary panel "Bridging the Gap: Community Involvement in Academic Publishing" (Wed 15:15 BST), discussing inclusivity & innovation through thoughtful global engagement.
At the event? Connect with Kaitlin!
She's joining the plenary panel "Bridging the Gap: Community Involvement in Academic Publishing" (Wed 15:15 BST), discussing inclusivity & innovation through thoughtful global engagement.
At the event? Connect with Kaitlin!