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Updated resources: understanding key concepts of the UKRI open access policy

Following the original series of short guides which explain key concepts in the UKRI open access policy, as well as open access more broadly, we are happy to announce that new resources have been added. Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash Each guide gives an overview of a concept, product or platform, the process involved, the […]

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Collective models for open access books – an institutional decision-making process

This a guest post written by Jacqueline Proven, Head of Open Research at the University of St Andrews. At the University of St Andrews (USTAN), we believe that “Open Access (OA) must be globally sustainable and equitable and make the best use of resources…” [see our open access publications policy statement for more detail].   In order […]

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Come together, right now! Building a community around open access books with the Open Access Books Network

This post is written by Silke Davison, Community manager at the Directory of Open Access Books and the OAPEN Foundation. The Open Access Books Network (OABN) is a space for anyone with an interest in open access (OA) books. We bring together people who are interested in OA books for the purposes of knowledge-sharing, discussion, […]