Tom Morley
@tmorley24.bsky.social
Research Culture and Open Monographs Lead at Lancaster University Library.
UKSG eNews co-editor.
UKSG eNews co-editor.
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Being on the OIPA committee is some of the most rewarding work I've done, and I'm pleased to share the editorial we wrote for @uksg.bsky.social e-News to celebrate 2025 & look forward to 2026!
(If you ever wanted to see what books I have on my bookcase behind my looming face, now's your chance 😂).
(If you ever wanted to see what books I have on my bookcase behind my looming face, now's your chance 😂).
Exciting times for the Open Institutional Publishing Association!
We wrote about our activities in 2025 and plans for the future – including our symposiums, new committee members and Advisory Board, and member milestones – for UKSG eNews.
Give it a read and share!
www.uksg.org/newsletter/u...
We wrote about our activities in 2025 and plans for the future – including our symposiums, new committee members and Advisory Board, and member milestones – for UKSG eNews.
Give it a read and share!
www.uksg.org/newsletter/u...
Exciting times for the Open Institutional Publishing Association (OIPA) - UKSG
With the coming of digital publishing and new technologies, increasing awareness of the benefits of open access publishing and growing criticism of the practices and profits of commercial publishers, ...
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February 12, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Being on the OIPA committee is some of the most rewarding work I've done, and I'm pleased to share the editorial we wrote for @uksg.bsky.social e-News to celebrate 2025 & look forward to 2026!
(If you ever wanted to see what books I have on my bookcase behind my looming face, now's your chance 😂).
(If you ever wanted to see what books I have on my bookcase behind my looming face, now's your chance 😂).
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If you're interested in applying for a sponsored place to #UKSG2026 there are TEN bursaries available! 🎉
Open to early career professionals/ students/ underrepresented voices/ first timers
Find out more on @uksg.bsky.social website 👇
www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
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Open to early career professionals/ students/ underrepresented voices/ first timers
Find out more on @uksg.bsky.social website 👇
www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
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Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference - UKSG
Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference Your opportunity to win a free place at the UKSG 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition! UKSG is offering ten free places to attend the UKSG Annual […]
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February 6, 2026 at 11:03 AM
If you're interested in applying for a sponsored place to #UKSG2026 there are TEN bursaries available! 🎉
Open to early career professionals/ students/ underrepresented voices/ first timers
Find out more on @uksg.bsky.social website 👇
www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
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Open to early career professionals/ students/ underrepresented voices/ first timers
Find out more on @uksg.bsky.social website 👇
www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
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@uksg.bsky.social are offering 10 sponsored places for the upcoming UKSG Conference. The deadline for applications is the 15th of February: www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
@anna-r-hughes.bsky.social and I recently interviewed some of last years sponsored places attendees 👇 linktr.ee/uksgpodcast
@anna-r-hughes.bsky.social and I recently interviewed some of last years sponsored places attendees 👇 linktr.ee/uksgpodcast
Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference - UKSG
Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference Your opportunity to win a free place at the UKSG 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition! UKSG is offering ten free places to attend the UKSG Annual […]
www.uksg.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:53 AM
@uksg.bsky.social are offering 10 sponsored places for the upcoming UKSG Conference. The deadline for applications is the 15th of February: www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
@anna-r-hughes.bsky.social and I recently interviewed some of last years sponsored places attendees 👇 linktr.ee/uksgpodcast
@anna-r-hughes.bsky.social and I recently interviewed some of last years sponsored places attendees 👇 linktr.ee/uksgpodcast
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We're delighted to launch the call for papers for the ALN Conference 2026. 24 June online, 6 July at Manchester Metropolitan University.
This years theme is "Reimagining Openness in Academic Libraries"
Further details on how to submit are at: www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen... #ALN26
This years theme is "Reimagining Openness in Academic Libraries"
Further details on how to submit are at: www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen... #ALN26
February 5, 2026 at 12:18 PM
We're delighted to launch the call for papers for the ALN Conference 2026. 24 June online, 6 July at Manchester Metropolitan University.
This years theme is "Reimagining Openness in Academic Libraries"
Further details on how to submit are at: www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen... #ALN26
This years theme is "Reimagining Openness in Academic Libraries"
Further details on how to submit are at: www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen... #ALN26
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Meet the annual conference bursary winners from #UKSG2025 🏆
The final podcast in the series features @tmorley24.bsky.social and Lorna Goudie, Acquisitions Coordinator (Collections & Archives Team), Edgehill University
Listen now 👉 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast...
The final podcast in the series features @tmorley24.bsky.social and Lorna Goudie, Acquisitions Coordinator (Collections & Archives Team), Edgehill University
Listen now 👉 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast...
February 4, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Meet the annual conference bursary winners from #UKSG2025 🏆
The final podcast in the series features @tmorley24.bsky.social and Lorna Goudie, Acquisitions Coordinator (Collections & Archives Team), Edgehill University
Listen now 👉 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast...
The final podcast in the series features @tmorley24.bsky.social and Lorna Goudie, Acquisitions Coordinator (Collections & Archives Team), Edgehill University
Listen now 👉 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast...
Interested in applying for the Trailblazers Open Access book scheme? Come along to this information session on the 20th of February!
Trailblazers Information Session
Find out more about the Trailblazers book publishing scheme and how to apply. This session will consist of a short presentation and a question and answer session.
📅 February 20, 11:00 - 11:30, Online via Microsoft Teams
Find out more here: lnkd.in/ejCqVV6m
Find out more about the Trailblazers book publishing scheme and how to apply. This session will consist of a short presentation and a question and answer session.
📅 February 20, 11:00 - 11:30, Online via Microsoft Teams
Find out more here: lnkd.in/ejCqVV6m
February 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Interested in applying for the Trailblazers Open Access book scheme? Come along to this information session on the 20th of February!
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We are looking for a new co-editor to work alongside Tom Morley on our fortnightly newsletter, UKSG eNews. More information is available here: www.uksg.org/newsletter/u...
UKSG is looking for a new eNews co-Editor - UKSG
29 January 2026 UKSG is looking for a new eNews Co-editor: UKSG eNews is an newsletter produced every two weeks exclusively for UKSG members. The role of the UKSG eNews […]
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February 2, 2026 at 9:52 AM
We are looking for a new co-editor to work alongside Tom Morley on our fortnightly newsletter, UKSG eNews. More information is available here: www.uksg.org/newsletter/u...
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Catch up with another previous winner of a
@uksg.bsky.social annual conference bursary!
Olivia Edmonds won a sponsored place to #UKSG2025 and recently spoke to @tmorley24.bsky.social about her experience!
Listen now 👉 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast...
#Bursary #Conference #SponsoredPlace
@uksg.bsky.social annual conference bursary!
Olivia Edmonds won a sponsored place to #UKSG2025 and recently spoke to @tmorley24.bsky.social about her experience!
Listen now 👉 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast...
#Bursary #Conference #SponsoredPlace
January 29, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Catch up with another previous winner of a
@uksg.bsky.social annual conference bursary!
Olivia Edmonds won a sponsored place to #UKSG2025 and recently spoke to @tmorley24.bsky.social about her experience!
Listen now 👉 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast...
#Bursary #Conference #SponsoredPlace
@uksg.bsky.social annual conference bursary!
Olivia Edmonds won a sponsored place to #UKSG2025 and recently spoke to @tmorley24.bsky.social about her experience!
Listen now 👉 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast...
#Bursary #Conference #SponsoredPlace
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Win a free place to #UKSG2026
📍 Glasgow, UK
📆 30 March–1 April 2026
Apply now! Deadline = 15 Feb 2026 ⏳
👉 www.uksg.org/news/2026/01...
📍 Glasgow, UK
📆 30 March–1 April 2026
Apply now! Deadline = 15 Feb 2026 ⏳
👉 www.uksg.org/news/2026/01...
2026 JOHN MERRIMAN Joint NASIG/UKSG award & UKSG Conference 2026: Ten Sponsored Places Available - UKSG
UKSG members also have the chance to win a fully funded trip to the USA through the prestigious NASIG/UKSG John Merriman Award. This award offers one member the opportunity to […]
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January 28, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Win a free place to #UKSG2026
📍 Glasgow, UK
📆 30 March–1 April 2026
Apply now! Deadline = 15 Feb 2026 ⏳
👉 www.uksg.org/news/2026/01...
📍 Glasgow, UK
📆 30 March–1 April 2026
Apply now! Deadline = 15 Feb 2026 ⏳
👉 www.uksg.org/news/2026/01...
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Applications are now open for the Trailblazers Open Access Books schemes 2026 intake.
Publish your first monograph Open Access and learn valuable publishing skills.
Find out more below 👇
www.lancaster.ac.uk/library/news...
Publish your first monograph Open Access and learn valuable publishing skills.
Find out more below 👇
www.lancaster.ac.uk/library/news...
Publish your first Monograph with Trailblazers: Applications open for ECR scheme - Lancaster University
Applications are now open for Trailblazers Open Access Books schemes 2026 intake.
www.lancaster.ac.uk
January 27, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Applications are now open for the Trailblazers Open Access Books schemes 2026 intake.
Publish your first monograph Open Access and learn valuable publishing skills.
Find out more below 👇
www.lancaster.ac.uk/library/news...
Publish your first monograph Open Access and learn valuable publishing skills.
Find out more below 👇
www.lancaster.ac.uk/library/news...
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🌟 Win a fully funded trip to #CopimConference
Early‑career #librarians are invited to apply for one of 3 sponsored places
📍 London, UK
📅 26-27 February 2026
⏳ Apply by Sunday 1 February 2026
🔗 copim.pub/sponsored-pl...
Early‑career #librarians are invited to apply for one of 3 sponsored places
📍 London, UK
📅 26-27 February 2026
⏳ Apply by Sunday 1 February 2026
🔗 copim.pub/sponsored-pl...
Sponsored places for the Copim Conference 2026 - Copim
Copim is offering a minimum of three sponsored places to this year’s conference ‘Exploring the future of community-led open access books’. Find out more in th…
copim.pub
January 27, 2026 at 7:55 AM
🌟 Win a fully funded trip to #CopimConference
Early‑career #librarians are invited to apply for one of 3 sponsored places
📍 London, UK
📅 26-27 February 2026
⏳ Apply by Sunday 1 February 2026
🔗 copim.pub/sponsored-pl...
Early‑career #librarians are invited to apply for one of 3 sponsored places
📍 London, UK
📅 26-27 February 2026
⏳ Apply by Sunday 1 February 2026
🔗 copim.pub/sponsored-pl...
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Want to find out more?
Listen to @nataliiak.bsky.social talk about her experience of winning a sponsored place to #UKSG2025 with @tmorley24.bsky.social over on the @uksg.bsky.social podcast
🎧 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast...
Listen to @nataliiak.bsky.social talk about her experience of winning a sponsored place to #UKSG2025 with @tmorley24.bsky.social over on the @uksg.bsky.social podcast
🎧 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast...
January 27, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Want to find out more?
Listen to @nataliiak.bsky.social talk about her experience of winning a sponsored place to #UKSG2025 with @tmorley24.bsky.social over on the @uksg.bsky.social podcast
🎧 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast...
Listen to @nataliiak.bsky.social talk about her experience of winning a sponsored place to #UKSG2025 with @tmorley24.bsky.social over on the @uksg.bsky.social podcast
🎧 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast...
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Check out the new episode of Knowing Me, Knowing UKSG 🎙️In this episode we hear from Dr Samuel Moore (@samuelmoore.org) who discusses his varied career as a Scholarly Communications Specialist, bridging research, open access publishing, and his recently published book. dub.sh/EncwGkc
January 15, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Check out the new episode of Knowing Me, Knowing UKSG 🎙️In this episode we hear from Dr Samuel Moore (@samuelmoore.org) who discusses his varied career as a Scholarly Communications Specialist, bridging research, open access publishing, and his recently published book. dub.sh/EncwGkc
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If you missed our 2025 symposium, want to share it or simply bask in its glory again, fear not!
The video recording, presentation slides and summary blog are all now available!
Please share to help spread the word and good deeds of open institutional publishing.
oipauk.org/news-events-...
The video recording, presentation slides and summary blog are all now available!
Please share to help spread the word and good deeds of open institutional publishing.
oipauk.org/news-events-...
Event: OIPA Symposium 2025
Event: OIPA Symposium 2025 This page shares resources and information that came out of the online OIPA Symposium 2025, held on Tuesday 21st October 2025, 13:30-16:00 BST, online via Zoom. Video Rec…
oipauk.org
December 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
If you missed our 2025 symposium, want to share it or simply bask in its glory again, fear not!
The video recording, presentation slides and summary blog are all now available!
Please share to help spread the word and good deeds of open institutional publishing.
oipauk.org/news-events-...
The video recording, presentation slides and summary blog are all now available!
Please share to help spread the word and good deeds of open institutional publishing.
oipauk.org/news-events-...
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**Upcoming workshop**
Demystifying book publishing for ECRs: How to publish your research as a book
Book your place here: lnkd.in/eAW2qQNC
This workshop will help you to understand the publishing process for books and monographs and how to submit an effective proposal submission form.
Demystifying book publishing for ECRs: How to publish your research as a book
Book your place here: lnkd.in/eAW2qQNC
This workshop will help you to understand the publishing process for books and monographs and how to submit an effective proposal submission form.
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
**Upcoming workshop**
Demystifying book publishing for ECRs: How to publish your research as a book
Book your place here: lnkd.in/eAW2qQNC
This workshop will help you to understand the publishing process for books and monographs and how to submit an effective proposal submission form.
Demystifying book publishing for ECRs: How to publish your research as a book
Book your place here: lnkd.in/eAW2qQNC
This workshop will help you to understand the publishing process for books and monographs and how to submit an effective proposal submission form.
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Hello from Lancaster University Library!
Fashionably late to this particular social media shindig, but finally here. Come and say hello!!
Fashionably late to this particular social media shindig, but finally here. Come and say hello!!
November 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Hello from Lancaster University Library!
Fashionably late to this particular social media shindig, but finally here. Come and say hello!!
Fashionably late to this particular social media shindig, but finally here. Come and say hello!!
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Come and support the wonderful Copim gang whilst I’m on maternity leave! Happy to answer any q’s about the role ☺️
JOB KLAXON: Who wants to come work with us?! 💼
Join us as a Project Manager (0.60FTE) on a fixed term 3 month contract (available to start from 1st February 2026)
All the details are on the Lancaster University website 👉 buff.ly/A70OcHY
Don't delay, get your application in today!
Join us as a Project Manager (0.60FTE) on a fixed term 3 month contract (available to start from 1st February 2026)
All the details are on the Lancaster University website 👉 buff.ly/A70OcHY
Don't delay, get your application in today!
Job Opportunity at Lancaster University: Project Manager: Open Access Publishing
Project Manager (0.60FTE): Open Access PublishingEmployment type: Fixed Term Duration: up to three months, available to start from 1st February 2026 This is a 3-month, part-time maternity cover…
buff.ly
November 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Come and support the wonderful Copim gang whilst I’m on maternity leave! Happy to answer any q’s about the role ☺️
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📣OA event idea for December! ALN are looking for speakers and presentations focusing on Green OA (such as promoting, challenges, journals vs books and discoverability) Please let me know if you are interested or would like further information.💚
October 8, 2025 at 9:06 AM
📣OA event idea for December! ALN are looking for speakers and presentations focusing on Green OA (such as promoting, challenges, journals vs books and discoverability) Please let me know if you are interested or would like further information.💚
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Chuffed to see mine and @cathdishman.bsky.social's new article has been published!
The team at UKSG Insights have been a dream to work with on this & we are so pleased to share our experiences of managing library-based hosting & publishing services.
The article is completely #OpenAccess so enjoy!
The team at UKSG Insights have been a dream to work with on this & we are so pleased to share our experiences of managing library-based hosting & publishing services.
The article is completely #OpenAccess so enjoy!
The latest from #UKSG Insights - experience of libraries developing and hosting #diamondOA publishing, Cath Dishman, LJMU @cathdishman.bsky.social and Rebecca Wojturska, @edinburghdiamond.bsky.social University of Edinburgh dub.sh/xeaT0vh
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Chuffed to see mine and @cathdishman.bsky.social's new article has been published!
The team at UKSG Insights have been a dream to work with on this & we are so pleased to share our experiences of managing library-based hosting & publishing services.
The article is completely #OpenAccess so enjoy!
The team at UKSG Insights have been a dream to work with on this & we are so pleased to share our experiences of managing library-based hosting & publishing services.
The article is completely #OpenAccess so enjoy!
Last year Lancaster University Library was awarded the Open Library of Humanities Open Access Award.
Here's a blog post for the Open Library of Humanities website outlining how we used the funding granted by the award to support our research culture activity relating to Open Access Books.
Here's a blog post for the Open Library of Humanities website outlining how we used the funding granted by the award to support our research culture activity relating to Open Access Books.
Making Open Access Book publishing ‘Normal > Read the OLH Open Access Award 2024 Awardee Report, by Tom Morley, Research Culture and Open Monographs Lead at Lancaster University Library:
Making Open Access Book publishing ‘Normal’
The OLH Open Access Award 2024 Awardee Report, authored by Tom Morley, Research Culture and Open Monographs Lead at Lancaster University Library. Last year Lancaster University Library was awarded the …
www.openlibhums.org
October 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Last year Lancaster University Library was awarded the Open Library of Humanities Open Access Award.
Here's a blog post for the Open Library of Humanities website outlining how we used the funding granted by the award to support our research culture activity relating to Open Access Books.
Here's a blog post for the Open Library of Humanities website outlining how we used the funding granted by the award to support our research culture activity relating to Open Access Books.
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Great post from Tom Morley at Lancaster Uni Lib re. using an @openlibhums.org Open Access Award grant 'to facilitate a research culture in which #OAbooks publishing is part of normal, everyday practice'
Really practical, achievable steps to shift publication culture:
www.openlibhums.org/news/861/
Really practical, achievable steps to shift publication culture:
www.openlibhums.org/news/861/
Making Open Access Book publishing ‘Normal’
The OLH Open Access Award 2024 Awardee Report, authored by Tom Morley, Research Culture and Open Monographs Lead at Lancaster University Library. Last year Lancaster University Library was awarded the...
www.openlibhums.org
October 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Great post from Tom Morley at Lancaster Uni Lib re. using an @openlibhums.org Open Access Award grant 'to facilitate a research culture in which #OAbooks publishing is part of normal, everyday practice'
Really practical, achievable steps to shift publication culture:
www.openlibhums.org/news/861/
Really practical, achievable steps to shift publication culture:
www.openlibhums.org/news/861/
I'm looking forward to speaking at this @operaseu.bsky.social event on Monday, there's still time to sign up!
Strengthening open access through collaboration: building connections with OPERAS UK www.jisc.ac.uk/events/stren...
Strengthening open access through collaboration: building connections with OPERAS UK www.jisc.ac.uk/events/stren...
Strengthening open access through collaboration: building connections with OPERAS UK - Jisc
This event will bring together voices from across the UK open access (OA) landscape to examine current collaborations, identify opportunities for deeper engagement, and explore how collective efforts ...
www.jisc.ac.uk
July 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I'm looking forward to speaking at this @operaseu.bsky.social event on Monday, there's still time to sign up!
Strengthening open access through collaboration: building connections with OPERAS UK www.jisc.ac.uk/events/stren...
Strengthening open access through collaboration: building connections with OPERAS UK www.jisc.ac.uk/events/stren...
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📣 We are delighted that @lancasteruni.bsky.social are now supporter members of @openingthefuture.bsky.social! Find out more about the sustainable #OA book initiative at: lup.openingthefuture.net @tmorley24.bsky.social @oatp.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy @jofitz.bsky.social @copim.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
📣 We are delighted that @lancasteruni.bsky.social are now supporter members of @openingthefuture.bsky.social! Find out more about the sustainable #OA book initiative at: lup.openingthefuture.net @tmorley24.bsky.social @oatp.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy @jofitz.bsky.social @copim.bsky.social
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Another two #CALC25 recordings are coming out this morning:
1. Tom Morley of @lancasteruni.bsky.social describing working on culture change to Make Open Monographs 'Normal'
#LibrarySky #CritLib #Skybrarians
youtu.be/ELustLtuCSw
1. Tom Morley of @lancasteruni.bsky.social describing working on culture change to Make Open Monographs 'Normal'
#LibrarySky #CritLib #Skybrarians
youtu.be/ELustLtuCSw
Tom Morley - Making open monographs 'normal': open access monographs and open research culture
YouTube video by CALC Conference
youtu.be
June 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Another two #CALC25 recordings are coming out this morning:
1. Tom Morley of @lancasteruni.bsky.social describing working on culture change to Make Open Monographs 'Normal'
#LibrarySky #CritLib #Skybrarians
youtu.be/ELustLtuCSw
1. Tom Morley of @lancasteruni.bsky.social describing working on culture change to Make Open Monographs 'Normal'
#LibrarySky #CritLib #Skybrarians
youtu.be/ELustLtuCSw
ALN Research Support are hosting an OA session in June - open to anyone to attend.
It will explore how libraries are making the case for Open Access Books in the absence of a REF2029 mandate 📚
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/event/suppor...
It will explore how libraries are making the case for Open Access Books in the absence of a REF2029 mandate 📚
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/event/suppor...
Supporting and encouraging authors to publish Open Access Monographs with no REF2029 mandate - Academic Libraries North
Please note: the joining instructions for the event may come via the hosts for the event and will not always be available online. Please look out for the
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
June 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
ALN Research Support are hosting an OA session in June - open to anyone to attend.
It will explore how libraries are making the case for Open Access Books in the absence of a REF2029 mandate 📚
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/event/suppor...
It will explore how libraries are making the case for Open Access Books in the absence of a REF2029 mandate 📚
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/event/suppor...