DIAMAS Project

Looking for tools to help sustain Diamond #OpenAccess publishing? The European Diamond Capacity Hub includes a suite of financial sustainability resources for #DiamondOA publishers and service providers as well as funders, sponsors and donors. The EDCH launches with 6 financial sustainability tools: ⚙️The #DiamondOA Sustainability Check is a self-assessment tool. If you are an OA publisher and service provider, this is for you to gain insights into your financial situation so that you can plan for a more sustainable future. Try it out here: diamas.fecyt.es/ ⚙️Over 15 ways of persuading your community to support #DiamondOA: feel free to use these evidence-based talking points ‘Making the case to fund Diamond #OpenAccess’ as prompts for your next conversation: https://lnkd.in/ekptr9j2 ⚙️‘Optimise your expenses’: This guide for #DiamondOA publishers helps you manage your expenses and save resources. Explore the typical costs of running a Diamond #OpenAccess publishing project & reflect on your current practices to see where you can optimise costs: https://lnkd.in/eMNC2Bd4 ⚙️This Nonprofit Business Model Canvas explains how to use this tool for Diamond OA publishing strategic management and planning. Consult it here: https://lnkd.in/e4zp6Pkj ⚙️The report ‘Research funders committing to Diamond OA’ provides insights into why and how funders are trying to support Diamond Open Access publishing. Read it for case studies examining different funders’ motivations and mechanisms: https://lnkd.in/eBYX5ehZ ⚙️At the heart of Diamond OA publishing and service provision is a workforce that is built on personal and institutional commitment. Learn more about this workforce and the challenges facing it in this short article: https://lnkd.in/erVkRm_D ⚙️What is financial sustainability for institutional publishing in Europe and its workforce? ‘IPSP Sustainability Research Report’ draws on four types of data: a literature review of economic and financial aspects of institutional publishing, quantitative surveys, focus groups, and interviews with a range of diverse institutional publishing representatives: https://lnkd.in/ew8Uku88 ⚙️A deep dive into 10 national contexts shows the diverse conditions for funding Diamond OA in Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, UK. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/enS8Jqbp Peruse the factsheet: https://lnkd.in/eGZB-GDp More resources are coming to the EDCH’s financial sustainability toolsuite in February, so stay tuned!

📖 Calling all librarians! Learn how the Toolsuite & Guidelines can help libraries: 🔹 Support Diamond Open Access publishing 🔹 Enrich toolkits and guides for OA initiatives 📆 24 January 2025 | ⏰ 11:00 AM CET 🎟️ Register here: https://ow.ly/Mqqq50UgFBW

We are preparing for the public launch of the European Diamond Capacity Hub. This will take place on 15/01/25 in Madrid, Spain. Register today (online attendance also possible): https://lnkd.in/eqfzDarG

Institutional leaders, funders, & policymakers - your feedback matters! Consultation on the DIAMAS project's recommendations for Diamond OA closes on Friday. Provide your input here: https://lnkd.in/e9nWK6gv

We are currently holding a consultation on our draft recommendations and guidelines for Diamond OA. The consultation closes on Friday 29 November Visit our website to give your input: https://lnkd.in/eajYZU-h

On Tuesday November 19th, @IFLALIBPUB will host an event showcasing DIAMAS, @craftoa_project, and #PALOMERA You still have chance to register: https://lnkd.in/eGVS_t-q

Institutional leaders & funders, your input is vital! On 18 Nov, DIAMAS will share draft recommendations for Diamond OA. Let’s identify challenges & opportunities to build a stronger OA framework. https://lnkd.in/e9h_mUyQ

Last call to register for the third instalment our webinar series with @craftoa_project & #PALOMERA Join us at 3PM (CEST) today to discuss community driven publishing and help shape the future of Open Access through collaboration: https://lnkd.in/e_3PZF6N

National & European policymakers: be part of the conversation! Join DIAMAS’ consultation on 18 Nov to discuss guidelines for supporting sustainable Diamond Open Access journals & platforms. Help us drive real change in OA! https://lnkd.in/e9h_mUyQ

You can still register for the third instalment of our webinar series with @craftoa_project & #PALOMERA on 6/11/24. Be part of this conversation and help shape the future of Open Access through collaboration: https://lnkd.in/e_3PZF6N