On 15 September 2026, 1:00–2:00 p.m. (CEST) our guests will be: Paula Clemente Vega (OLH Community Outreach Manager) and Simon Everett (OLH Managing Editor): This Is How We Do It: Diamond Open Access at the Open Library of Humanities.
The Open Library of Humanities (OLH) offers a distinctive model for diamond open access publishing, funded by hundreds of member libraries through a collective funding model. This presentation explores its key features and challenges, with particular focus on funding sustainability, journal flips and quality assurance, including editorial oversight and the maintenance of rigorous academic standards.
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 new 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 OA 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 Library), Martin Wiegand (Max Weber Foundation)