What is life without Books?!

wherearethebooks.bsky.social

21 October 2026 12:10

Such a fantastic piece on our work at @forumforopen.bsky.social - and brilliant outlining of the issues the Arab research communities face: research resilience is not an abstract concept but the basic operating requirement for much of our network, who are currently undergoing crisis or conflict...

Dryad

datadryad.bsky.social

21 October 2026 10:38

#OpenAccess applies to more than just articles. This #OAweek, as we think about the cost of knowledge, it's important to think about the infrastructure that makes open possible, and how we keep it alive. 🧪 READ MORE ⤵️ blog.datadryad.org/2026/10/20/t...

Open Library of Humanities

openlibhums.org

21 October 2026 09:59

For #OAweek, our Executive Director Professor Caroline Edwards (@theblochian.bsky.social) spoke to SPARC about the @ojcollective.bsky.social, inspired by the Open Library of Humanities, and what motivates her to challenge academic publishing cultures. Read the interview 👇

Open Library of Humanities

openlibhums.org

21 October 2026 09:58

As we mark #OAWeek and this year's theme, “The Cost of Knowledge”, our Annual Report offers an opportunity to reflect on how resources are allocated and how collective funding supports our #DiamondOA publishing model. A huge thank you to all our library supporters!

Kathleen Fitzpatrick

kfitz.info

21 October 2026 09:53

This is a huge problem for securing the future of open research. If you're writing a grant, consider asking your open infrastructure provider how you can include them in your proposal. Love, Your friends at Knowledge Commons