Infrastructures to Support Open Access Books and Journals: DOAB, OAPEN And DOAJ

Navigating the landscape of open access scholarly publishing can be complex. This 90 minute webinar will provide a clear understanding of three key infrastructures that play a vital role in supporting the discovery and accessibility of open access research: the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB), Open Access Publishing in European Networks (OAPEN), and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

This webinar covered two areas:

  • The work of OAPEN Foundation’s two platforms: the OAPEN Library and the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB).
  • The Open Access Journals Toolkit’s support to a range of regional initiatives and publishing efforts and the introduction of the toolkit Arabic translation.

What you will learn:

  • The operational framework and strategic goals of the OAPEN Foundation.
  • How to join, enrich and benefit from the community of practice.
  • Practical guidance on the Open Access Books Toolkit, and how to make the best use of them.
  • How to launch, manage, and sustain an ethical OA journal using the toolkit’s step-by-step guides.

 

Experts:

  • Niels Stern, OAPEN Managing Director/DOAB Co-Director
  • Kamel Belhamel, Managing Editor, DOAJ
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