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).
Agenda
This webinar will cover 2 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
