Work Package (WP) 1 coordinates the SeDOA project and establishes the governance and communication structure. The core elements for external and internal project communication are the SeDOA Office, the spokesperson, and the Steering Committee.
The SeDOA Office is represented by three consortium members: University and State Library Darmstadt, University Library of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Max Weber Stiftung, Bonn. As a single point of contact, the SeDOA Office facilitates easy, centralized communication for all services and distributes tasks to the relevant work packages.
Communication activities are supported by a Knowledge Base (KB), which is to be developed using the KB from the “Creating a Robust Accessible Federated Technology for Open Access – CRAFT-OA” project. Both the KB and the ticket system are provided by Hamburg State and University Library Carl von Ossietzky.
The Steering Committee consists of representatives from all 15 participating organizations as well as one person representing the AG Universitätsverlage.
The Steering Committee is responsible for strategic decisions regarding the development and operation of SeDOA. In strategy and project development, the Steering Committee is advised by two advisory boards: the Stakeholder Advisory Board and the International Advisory Board.
In its role as a strategic component of SeDOA, the Steering Committee discusses the findings of the relevant WPs and coordinates network activities. The WPs are tasked with drafting position papers or statements, which are published on behalf of the Communities of Practice.
Members
- Prof. Dr. Thomas Stäcker (University and State Library Darmstadt, Lead)
- Dr. Michael Kaiser (Max Weber Stiftung, Bonn)
- Matthias Kerekes (University and State Library Darmstadt)
- Isabella Meinecke (Hamburg State and University Library Carl von Ossietzky)
- Dr. Christina Riesenweber (University Library of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)
- Katharina Schulz (University Library of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)
- Dr. Stefanie Westphal (Max Weber Stiftung, Bonn; Herzog August Bibliothek, Wolfenbüttel)
As part of the Diamond Open Access Distribution Hub, SeDOA serves as a central liaison for Diamond Open Access services: Following an initial consultation, journals, book series, or individual publication projects are referred to suitable Diamond OA publication services both in Germany and abroad. Through a set of required quality standards, SeDOA will thereby strengthen existing Diamond OA publication venues and help improve the quality of Diamond OA service providers, regardless of their membership in the consortium.
Range of Publication Services: For publications that cannot be referred to existing services, SeDOA offers publication services for Diamond Open Access journals and books. This also includes consulting on indexing in relevant databases (DOAJ, DOAB, WoS, Scopus, Dimensions, OpenAlex, etc.) and support for the corresponding processes. Finally, this work package also covers the provision and facilitation of long-term archiving options. To achieve this, experienced project partners will make their current services accessible to a broader audience.
Since the underlying infrastructure requires a long-term commitment, editorial teams are advised that funding arrangements may change after the DFG project ends, e.g., in the form of a fee-based membership model for institutions.
Expansion of the Scope of Services: In addition to providing basic publication services, SeDOA will also develop enhancements. During the first funding phase, the focus will be primarily on three areas:
- Optimized XML workflows using standard formats
- Guidelines and training on digital accessibility
- Facilitating long-term archiving
Members
- Prof. Dr. Ursula Arning (ZB MED – Information Center for Life Sciences, Cologne, Lead)
- Belinda Albrecht (ZB MED – Information Center for Life Sciences, Cologne)
- Dr. Maria Effinger (Heidelberg University Library)
- Elena Gandert (University Library of Technische Universität Berlin)
- Anne Christine Günther (University and State Library Darmstadt)
- Viktoria Guscinas (Heidelberg University Library)
- Kyra Hennschen (ZB MED – Information Center for Life Sciences, Cologne)
- Matthias Kerekes (University and State Library Darmstadt)
- Dr. Maxi Kindling (University Library of Technische Universität Berlin)
- Dr. Michael Kleineberg (University Library of Freie Universität Berlin)
- Albert Krewinkel (University Library of Freie Universität Berlin)
- Jennifer Ramírez (ZB MED – Information Center for Life Sciences, Cologne)
- Dr. Christina Riesenweber (University Library of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)
- Katharina Schulz (University Library of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)
- Dr. Ronald Steffen (University Library of Freie Universität Berlin)
- Dr. Julian Vuorimäki (University Library of Freie Universität Berlin)
- Robert Wiese (University Library of Technische Universität Berlin)
The Community Support Services assist with publishing under the Diamond Open Access model by providing information resources, organizing events, and facilitating networking. These services are tailored to meet the needs of various target groups, which are identified through an initial survey. We take into account existing information resources from other projects and initiatives and maintain an ongoing dialogue with them. The Community Support Services fill gaps where no such resources currently exist.
Services:
- Provision of reusable information materials
- Establishment of an OJS network
- Organisation of workshops
- Clarification of legal issues related to Diamond OA publishing
Members
- Olaf Siegert (ZBW – Leibniz Information Center for Economics, Lead)
- Kristin Ameis (Hamburg State and University Library Carl von Ossietzky)
- Dr. Oliver Krüger (Hamburg State and University Library Carl von Ossietzky)
- Isabella Meinecke (Hamburg State and University Library Carl von Ossietzky)
- Bente Steinecke (ZBW – Leibniz Information Center for Economics)
- Helene Strauß (ZBW – Leibniz Information Center for Economics)
- Frederike von Rohden (ZBW – Leibniz Information Center for Economics)
- Jens Wonke-Stehle (Hamburg State and University Library Carl von Ossietzky)
SeDOA brings together people, ideas, and services to strengthen Diamond Open Access nationally, across Europe, and globally.
In the international context, the Networking Services act as an interface between SeDOA—as the National Capacity Centre (NCC) in Germany—and the European EDCH (European Diamond Capacity Hub) as well as the Global Diamond Open Access Alliance.
Results from SeDOA initiatives, such as the Innovation Lab, the Registry, and the publication services, are consolidated and shared with the EDCH. At the same time, SeDOA’s portfolio of services is refined and further developed through exchanges with international partners and their offerings.
At the national level, the Networking Services ensure that international and national developments and information are disseminated within the decentralized Diamond Open Access landscape and invite interested stakeholders to engage in exchange and collaboration. In doing so, discipline-specific publication cultures are also taken into account and addressed.
The goal is to create connections between local initiatives and global solutions and to promote the transfer of knowledge between general standards and discipline-specific requirements. You can find our network here.
Services and Priorities for SeDOA as a National Capacity Centre (NCC)
- Establishment of data exchange formats between SeDOA, the EDCH, and the Global Diamond Open Access Alliance—to ensure interoperable data, processes, and standards across national borders
- Networking with existing open access initiatives at the state and federal levels—to leverage synergies and avoid duplicate structures
- Promoting publishing via Diamond Open Access to establish it as a recognized pillar of academic career development
- Fostering acceptance of Diamond Open Access through participatory communities of practice—to develop discipline-specific solutions and link Diamond Open Access to discipline-specific reputation frameworks
Members
- Dr. Stefanie Westphal (Max Weber Stiftung, Bonn; Herzog August Bibliothek, Wolfenbüttel; Lead)
- Martin Wiegand (Max Weber Stiftung, Bonn; Lead)
- Christine Burkart (University of Applied Sciences Potsdam)
- Dr. Sabine de Günther (University of Applied Sciences Potsdam)
- Isabella Greiner (ZB MED – Information Center for Life Sciences, Cologne)
- Dr. Michael Kaiser (Max Weber Stiftung, Bonn)
- Kevin Krüger (University Library of Technische Universität Braunschweig)
- Dr. Till Meyer (Medical Library, Charité – University Medical Center Berlin)
- Dr. Daniel Mietchen (FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure)
- Dr. Nanette Rißler-Pipka (Max Weber Stiftung, Bonn)
- Dr. Jasmin Schmitz (ZB MED – Information Center for Life Sciences, Cologne)
- Dr. Moritz Schubotz (FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure)
- Dr. Olaf Teschke (FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure)
- Dr. Renate Voget (Max Weber Stiftung, Bonn)
- Dr. Katja Wermbter (University Library of Technische Universität Braunschweig)
The SeDOA-Registry aims to provide a curated list of all Diamond Open Access journals in Germany, which meet our definition of Diamond Open Access in an operationalized form. Based on automated processing of metadata from the Electronic Journals Library (EZB), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and other data sources, relevant journals are identified, manually reviewed, and, where necessary, enriched with additional metadata. The resulting list of journals, which includes additional information such as participating institutions, disciplines, and annual publication counts, is regularly updated. The publication of the results for reuse also includes the provision of all metadata to the Diamond Discovery Hub (DDH).
Members
- Dr. Nina Schönfelder (University Library of Universität Bielefeld, Lead)
- Jan-Philip Tummes (University Library of Universität Bielefeld, Lead)
- Dirk Pieper (University Library of Universität Bielefeld)
The “SeDOA Innovation Lab” (SIL) serves as a think tank, observatory, and sounding board for the project. SIL identifies and documents the needs of the academic community in Germany, researches Diamond Open Access-related stakeholders, publication practices, and innovations at both national and international levels, and makes them accessible through case studies. The goal is to improve participatory Open Access research infrastructures. SIL supports the SeDOA project tasks through agile co-creation and co-design processes, provides a safe space for innovation, gathers insights, plans next steps, and maintains close communication with the SeDOA working groups. The aim is to establish SIL as a contact point for future-oriented developments in the field of Diamond Open Access in Germany.
- Networking and exchange with the academic community
- Needs assessments, innovation analysis, scaling
- Participatory formats for improving Diamond OA structures
- A testing ground for innovations
Members
- Dr. Sabine de Günther (University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, Lead)
- Christine Burkart (University of Applied Sciences Potsdam)
- Karoline Lemke (Herzog August Bibliothek, Wolfenbüttel)
- Dr. Janna Kienbaum (Medical Library, Charité – University Medical Center Berlin)
- Dr. Till Meyer (Medical Library, Charité – University Medical Center Berlin)
- Dr. Daniel Mietchen (FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure)
- Dr. Moritz Schubotz (FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure)
- Dr. Olaf Teschke (FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure)
- Dr. Marcel Wrzesinski (Medical Library, Charité – University Medical Center Berlin)
- Prof. Dr. Ulrike Wuttke (University of Applied Sciences Potsdam)