On 16 November 2026, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (CEST) our guests are: Caroline Edwards (Professor of Contemporary Literature & Culture at Birkbeck, University of London, Executive Director, Open Library of Humanities & Open Journals Collective) and Thomas Shaw (Library Engagement Lead for the Open Journals Collective) with The Open Journals Collective: Building a Sustainable Future for Diamond Open Access
This webinar will introduce the Open Journals Collective, a global movement that allows libraries to support diamond open access journals at scale via their library membership program. OJC works with a range of nonprofit publishers to provide sustainable funding and longevity for their journals. And they offer libraries an alternative to the world of commercial big deals and Transformative Agreements. This session will explore their motivations for founding OJC, their vision and operating model and their aspirations to partner with libraries and diamond publishers in Germany and across the world. Join us to hear more about building a sustainable future for journal publishing!
Please note: To address an international audience, the event will be held in English. The session will not be recorded.
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THIS IS HOW WE DO IT: International Best Practices for Diamond Open Access
The DFG-funded Service Centre for Diamond Open Access (SeDOA) invites you to attend the online event series ‘This Is How We Do It: International Best Practices for Diamond Open Access’.
Join SeDOA for our international event series launching in 2026. “THIS IS HOW WE DO IT” brings together global experts to go beyond theory and dive into the practical realities of Diamond Open Access.
In each session, international guests will showcase how they implement Diamond OA at their institutions and successfully integrate these initiatives into national frameworks. Whether you are looking for scalable solutions or want to discuss common challenges with peers, this series provides a platform for honest exchange and actionable insights.
What to expect:
- First-hand reports from international diamond open access pioneers
- Strategies for institutional and national integration
- Interactive Q&A sessions with the community
Target audience:
Scholarly authors and editors, stakeholders within the Diamond Open Access ecosystem, academic publishing houses and institutional repositories, strategic decision-makers driving the open access transformation.
Event team and moderation: Katja Wermbter (Technische Universität Braunschweig), Isabella Greiner (Information Centre for Life Sciences), Nanette Rißler-Pipka (Max Weber Foundation), Stefanie Westphal (Max Weber Foundation & Herzog August Bibliothek), Martin Wiegand (Max Weber Foundation)