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OASPA - The Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association
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Representing a diverse community of organisations engaged in open scholarship, we work to support open access becoming the predominant model of publication.
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carl-abrc.bsky.social
This week's #ElertCyberavis features recent news and publications relevant to Canadian research libraries from @uqam.ca @libereurope.bsky.social @u15ca.bsky.social @oaspa.bsky.social @discoverunb.bsky.social and more!
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November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
oaspa.bsky.social
OASPA, with @researchconsulting.bsky.social, has today published a new position paper: Embracing the Complexity of '100% OA': from Percentage to Participation. This work serves as a key input for OASPA's strategic planning.
Read our full post and invitation for feedback: bit.ly/3LJkhKA
#openaccess
November 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
oaspa.bsky.social
Don't forget to register for this upcoming webinar (Wednesday November 5).
oaspa.bsky.social OASPA - The Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association @oaspa.bsky.social · 19d
Join us on 5 November 2025 at 9–10am UTC for Wayfinders #6.
"Diamond OA communities-of-practice in action" will dispel myths and explore the facets and features of diamond open access: bit.ly/47CAwla
With Femi Arogundade, @jbuggle.bsky.social, @creaght.bsky.social & Malavika Legge.
#OA #OpenAccess
October 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
oaspa.bsky.social
Hear from one of our recently joined members, Precision Nanomedicine on their reasons for joining OASPA's community as a scholar publisher - bit.ly/4oRzM1D
Find out about membership at bit.ly/Member-benef...
Support OASPA's work if you are not an OA Publisher: bit.ly/Support-OASPA
#OpenAccess #OA
October 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
oaspa.bsky.social
A reminder to join us on Wednesday 5 November for the next free webinar in our Wayfinders series. We look forward to seeing you there!
#OASPAWayfinders #OA #OpenAccess
oaspa.bsky.social OASPA - The Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association @oaspa.bsky.social · 19d
Join us on 5 November 2025 at 9–10am UTC for Wayfinders #6.
"Diamond OA communities-of-practice in action" will dispel myths and explore the facets and features of diamond open access: bit.ly/47CAwla
With Femi Arogundade, @jbuggle.bsky.social, @creaght.bsky.social & Malavika Legge.
#OA #OpenAccess
October 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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oaspa.bsky.social
Join us on 5 November 2025 at 9–10am UTC for Wayfinders #6.
"Diamond OA communities-of-practice in action" will dispel myths and explore the facets and features of diamond open access: bit.ly/47CAwla
With Femi Arogundade, @jbuggle.bsky.social, @creaght.bsky.social & Malavika Legge.
#OA #OpenAccess
October 22, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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ajol.info
💎 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

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@almasiproject.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 7:19 AM
oaspa.bsky.social
Join us on 5 November 2025 at 9–10am UTC for Wayfinders #6.
"Diamond OA communities-of-practice in action" will dispel myths and explore the facets and features of diamond open access: bit.ly/47CAwla
With Femi Arogundade, @jbuggle.bsky.social, @creaght.bsky.social & Malavika Legge.
#OA #OpenAccess
October 22, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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c4disc.bsky.social
C4DISC CoP November Call - Career support and professional development (Nov 3 & 5)

Our next call focuses on careers: c4disc.org/2025/10/19/n...

We have published a schedule of bimonthly upcoming calls: c4disc.org/deia-communi...

Join us & spread the word!
#Scholcomm #equity #inclusion #diversity
November 2025 Community of Practice Call – Career support and professional development
The next C4DISC Community of Practice call will be held on both November 3 and November 5, 2025. We are trialing hosting calls twice to accommodate more schedules and time zones. You may join one o…
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October 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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almasiproject.bsky.social
🌍 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-...
October 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Very grateful for Danny Kingsley's comprehensive notes from #OASPA2025. See her LinkedIn posts summarising and commenting on this year's conference!
October 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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juancommander.scholcommlab.ca
Reminder to spread the word about exciting OPPORTUNITY as PKP's Managing Director! It's a very exciting time at @pkp.sfu.ca. So much going on! A true scholar-led open infrastructure project, supporting 55,000+ journals. Read more: pkp.sfu.ca/2025/09/17/h... #scholcomm #openaccess #openscience
PKP is hiring a Managing Director - Public Knowledge Project
The Public Knowledge Project, a Core Research Facility of SFU, invites applications for the position of Managing Director
pkp.sfu.ca
October 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
oaspa.bsky.social
Read reflections on #OASPA2025 by @drachiarelli.bsky.social in Italian and with an English translation.
Multilingualism is just one of the many important considerations raised at the conference. Do share your own reflections #inyourownwords

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October 2, 2025 at 8:04 AM
oaspa.bsky.social
#OASPA2025 is over for another year. It was a wonderful 3 days in beautiful Leuven connecting with new friends and old in conversation and debate with dialogue throughout.
Recordings will be made available soon. Thanks to our sponsors, speakers, delegates and the staff of Irish College and OASPA.
September 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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jeroenson.bsky.social
FWIW: I made some notes of a few of my observations following my one-day visit of the @oaspa.bsky.social conference this year in Leuven.

#OASPA2025
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Some reflections on the OASPA conference in Leuven: are we on the verge of a paradigm change?
I was only able to attend one day of the OASPA conference in Leuven, but I’d like to share a few reflections. Throughout the sessions, presentations, and one-on-one conversations, I sometimes sensed a...
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September 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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copim.bsky.social
Resharing as Anne Houston (Swarthmore College Libraries & Lever Press) is speaking on the #OASPA2025 panel

✏️ The library at the heart of the open access transition

🔗 katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
How Librarians are Advancing Open Book Publishing at the Lever Press
The Lever Press, an initiative led cooperatively by libraries and librarians, offers a compelling model for the publication of open access books
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September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
oaspa.bsky.social
We're thrilled that #OASPA2025 is now underway!
A huge THANK YOU to all our incredible sponsors for their support enabling us to make this conference a reality.
Check out the programme: www.oaspa.org/events/oaspa...
#openaccess #OA
September 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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#OASPA2025 is almost here and we'd like to thank our Silver sponsors: @ajol.info, @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social & @universitypress.cambridge.org
The support from all our fantastic sponsors enables us to make this conference a success. Thank you!
#OA #OpenAccess
September 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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knowledgeeglobal.bsky.social
We’re proud to share that we will be speaking at the OASPA 2025 Annual Conference, contributing valuable insights into equity and innovation in open access through two lightning talks on open access.
To learn more or arrange a meeting, please email events@knowledgee.com.

#OASPA2025 #OpenAccess
September 8, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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frontiersin.bsky.social
Frontiers is heading to Leuven, Belgium for the @oaspa.bsky.social 2025 Annual Conference (22–24 Sept)!

Our teams will join the community to share knowledge and discuss strategies for expanding #OpenAccess publishing.

Details 👉 fro.ntiers.in/OASPA-2025

#OASPA2025
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September 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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intechopen.com
As an #OpenAccess publisher and OASPA member, we’re looking forward to #OASPA2025 – a key opportunity to learn from engaging sessions, gain insights into future strategies, and hear diverse perspectives on the global OA movement.
#IntechOpen
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September 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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universitypress.cambridge.org
Join our managing director, Mandy Hill, @oaspa.bsky.social 2025 conference. Mandy will join an expert panel that will discuss the complexity and impacts of transitioning from hybrid to 100% open access.

Find out more 🔗 https://cup.org/4nBHsnN
Promotional image for a panel discussion featuring Mandy Hill, Managing Director at Cambridge. The panel titled "Complexity and impacts of transitioning from hybrid to 100% open access" is scheduled for 22 Sep 2025 at 4 PM. Promotional image for the OASPA 2025 Conference, happening from 22 to 24 September 2025, featuring logos of Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association and Cambridge University Press.
September 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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With less than a week to go, we'd like to thank @acm.org as the 2nd Gold sponsor for #OASPA2025 in Belgium.
We are grateful for their support, along with all our incredible sponsors, enabling us to make this conference a reality.
Only a handful of tickets remain: bit.ly/4i8ZlqV
#OA #OpenAccess
September 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
oaspa.bsky.social
All the last minute things are happening in the background for #OASPA2025 next week. There are many!

We have places left in the single digits so if you have a last minute need to join this conversation on #openaccess check out the programme and register!

Programme: www.oaspa.org/events/oaspa...
September 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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doaj.bsky.social
Looking forward to OASPA 2025 Conference: Embracing the Complexity – how do we get to 100% OA? @oaspa.bsky.social
📌Irish College, Leuven, Belgium
📌22-24 September
#OASPA2025 #OpenAccess
Ful programme now available - www.oaspa.org/events/oaspa...
OASPA 2025 Conference Programme - OASPA
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September 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM