Open Access Books Network
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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 👋
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org
We're an open network & we share what we do freely. If you're interested in #OAbooks, give us a follow 👋
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org
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For #OAWeek, the OABN & @uolpress.bsky.social bring you a resource focused on how to include material that you *don't* own in your #OA book.
'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
October 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
For #OAWeek, the OABN & @uolpress.bsky.social bring you a resource focused on how to include material that you *don't* own in your #OA book.
'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
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This is a great resource for researchers!
#AcademicPublishing #Author #OABooks #OAWeek2025 #OpenAccess
#AcademicPublishing #Author #OABooks #OAWeek2025 #OpenAccess
For #OAWeek, the OABN & @uolpress.bsky.social bring you a resource focused on how to include material that you *don't* own in your #OA book.
'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
October 23, 2025 at 8:33 AM
This is a great resource for researchers!
#AcademicPublishing #Author #OABooks #OAWeek2025 #OpenAccess
#AcademicPublishing #Author #OABooks #OAWeek2025 #OpenAccess
For #OAWeek, the OABN & @uolpress.bsky.social bring you a resource focused on how to include material that you *don't* own in your #OA book.
'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
October 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
For #OAWeek, the OABN & @uolpress.bsky.social bring you a resource focused on how to include material that you *don't* own in your #OA book.
'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
'Frequently Asked Questions on Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books':
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/22/f...
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It's #OAWeek! Why not sign up to some of the free online events listed in this post, focusing on #OAbooks and open infrastructures ⬇️
OA WEEK: Next week (20-26 October) is #OAWeek!
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
October 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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And in collaboration with @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to #OAbooks or open infrastructures
We hope it will be useful for you to plan out your #OAWeek activities 👇
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
We hope it will be useful for you to plan out your #OAWeek activities 👇
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
International Open Access Week 2025: Events – Open Access Books Network
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org
October 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
And in collaboration with @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to #OAbooks or open infrastructures
We hope it will be useful for you to plan out your #OAWeek activities 👇
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
We hope it will be useful for you to plan out your #OAWeek activities 👇
openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
It's #OAWeek! Why not sign up to some of the free online events listed in this post, focusing on #OAbooks and open infrastructures ⬇️
OA WEEK: Next week (20-26 October) is #OAWeek!
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
October 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Next week is Open Access Week 2025: Who owns our knowledge?
Plan your #OAWeek events with this #OAbooks summary! 👇
Plan your #OAWeek events with this #OAbooks summary! 👇
OA WEEK: Next week (20-26 October) is #OAWeek!
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
October 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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OA WEEK: Next week (20-26 October) is #OAWeek!
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
October 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
OA WEEK: Next week (20-26 October) is #OAWeek!
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
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#OpenAccess Week is almost here!
OA WEEK: Next week (20-26 October) is #OAWeek!
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
October 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
#OpenAccess Week is almost here!
OA WEEK: Next week (20-26 October) is #OAWeek!
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
October 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
OA WEEK: Next week (20-26 October) is #OAWeek!
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
At the OABN, in collaboration with @copim.bsky.social , we've gathered as many online events as we can find that relate to OA books or open infrastructures & shared the details in this post:
👉 openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/10/15/i...
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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
📺 youtu.be/vVf9GspOs8g?...
#OAbooks #OpenAccess @operaseu.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
Publishing Open Access Books: Insights from ERC-Funded Authors
YouTube video by Open Access Books Network
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October 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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
📺 youtu.be/vVf9GspOs8g?...
#OAbooks #OpenAccess @operaseu.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
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 👇
Join the first @almasiproject.bsky.social Policy Forum on 29 October at 15:00 CEST.
Details and registration link below 👇
🌍 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-...
📅 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-...
October 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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 👇
Join the first @almasiproject.bsky.social Policy Forum on 29 October at 15:00 CEST.
Details and registration link below 👇
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
📺 youtu.be/vVf9GspOs8g?...
#OAbooks #OpenAccess @operaseu.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
Publishing Open Access Books: Insights from ERC-Funded Authors
YouTube video by Open Access Books Network
youtu.be
October 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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
📺 youtu.be/vVf9GspOs8g?...
#OAbooks #OpenAccess @operaseu.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
This event is on TUESDAY! Sign up and learn more about author experiences of publishing #OAbooks and editing #OpenAccess book series 👇
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
📆 Tuesday 30 September
⏰ 11am BST / 12pm CEST
Find out more & register: openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/09/03/p...
#OAbooks @operaseu.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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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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...
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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...
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)
The aim is to foster more effective collaboration on #OAbooks. (1/2)
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!
Preview the poster, 'Building a Stronger OA Book Ecosystem' below!
September 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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)
The aim is to foster more effective collaboration on #OAbooks. (1/2)
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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!
Preview the poster, 'Building a Stronger OA Book Ecosystem' below!
September 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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!
Preview the poster, 'Building a Stronger OA Book Ecosystem' below!
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 👇
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
📆 Tuesday 30 September
⏰ 11am BST / 12pm CEST
Find out more & register: openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/09/03/p...
#OAbooks @operaseu.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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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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...
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...
September 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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...
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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Thanks for the shout out @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social! We love the work you do and your support. 🙏💕
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...
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...
September 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Thanks for the shout out @oabooksnetwork.bsky.social! We love the work you do and your support. 🙏💕
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...
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...
September 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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...
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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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
Join this FREE online event which brings together researchers funded by @erc.europa.eu to talk about their experiences
#OpenAccess #Monographs #Publishing
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
📆 Tuesday 30 September
⏰ 11am BST / 12pm CEST
Find out more & register: openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/09/03/p...
#OAbooks @operaseu.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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
Join this FREE online event which brings together researchers funded by @erc.europa.eu to talk about their experiences
#OpenAccess #Monographs #Publishing
Reposted by Open Access Books Network
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!
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
📆 Tuesday 30 September
⏰ 11am BST / 12pm CEST
Find out more & register: openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/09/03/p...
#OAbooks @operaseu.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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!
Reposted by Open Access Books Network
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
📆 Tuesday 30 September
⏰ 11am BST / 12pm CEST
Find out more & register: openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/09/03/p...
#OAbooks @operaseu.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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
📆 Tuesday 30 September
⏰ 11am BST / 12pm CEST
Find out more & register: openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/09/03/p...
#OAbooks @operaseu.bsky.social
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
📆 Tuesday 30 September
⏰ 11am BST / 12pm CEST
Find out more & register: openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/09/03/p...
#OAbooks @operaseu.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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
📆 Tuesday 30 September
⏰ 11am BST / 12pm CEST
Find out more & register: openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/09/03/p...
#OAbooks @operaseu.bsky.social