Open Monograph Publishing: A workshop at the 2nd Global Summit on Diamond OA
Open Monograph Publishing: Towards Sustainable Open Access Book Publishing in the Global South Context, a workshop on the 9th and 10th December 2024 at the University of Cape Town. Part of the 2nd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access.
Published onDec 01, 2024
Open Monograph Publishing: A workshop at the 2nd Global Summit on Diamond OA
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Information and resources associated with the ‘Open Monograph Publishing: Towards Sustainable Open Access Book Publishing in the Global South Context’ workshop. The event, co-organised by Copim and the Association of African Universities, was part of the 2nd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access, at the University of Cape Town. The workshop took place on December 9th and 10th 2024.
Overview
This 2-day workshop explored strategies and mechanisms to move towards sustainable open access (OA) book publishing ecosystems in Global South contexts. The event brought together librarians, publishers and those developing open research strategies to collaboratively work towards new ways of supporting longform (book) Diamond OA publishing.
Plenary sessions explored routes for securing bibliodiverse, equitable publishing futures, alongside case studies from librarians highlighting innovative local approaches, and from publishers highlighting new and experimental publishing practices. Parallel sessions provided opportunities for hands-on skills building and collaboration.
The event aimed for those in libraries and other university roles to be able to explore both the latest developments in open research policymaking and opportunities to map and bring together Global South open research initiatives. Those involved in publishing learnt about new ways of distributing and archiving OA books and managing book metadata, as well as how to more easily manage the publishing workflow.
11.30 The objectives of open access publishing and policy making: What do we want to achieve?
Niels Stern (DOAB & OAPEN): The possibilities of OA policy making
A session addressing some of the questions OA policy making can address led by Niels Stern, drawing on his experience leading the PALOMERA project. Followed by collective discussion, chaired by Niels, in which delegates introduce their relations to OA policy making, and the barriers they are confronting.
13:30 Developing OA policies locally and nationally
Chair: Mary Felix-Maina
Melkamu Beyene (Addis Ababa University)
Josiline Chigwada (Chinhoyi University of Technology)
Richard Lamptey (Ghana University)
Shirlene Neerputh (University of the Western Cape)
Presentations on experiences of/opportunities for developing new OA policies within an African context, locally, nationally and at the level of a consortium.
15:30Breakout session: Getting concrete in OA book publishing (1)
Delegates choose one of three themes. Each session will begin with an introduction, followed by collective discussion, before each group reports back to the wider group
Breakout 1: Publishing OA books: Business models and workflows 1. Reflecting on PALOMERA recommendations for publishers: Rupert Gatti (Open Book Publishers/Thoth Open Metadata) 2. Thoth, a hands-on demonstration: Vincent van Gerven Oei (punctum books/Thoth Open Metadata) & Rupert Gatti (Open Book Publishers/Thoth Open Metadata)
Breakout 2: Developing OA book policies: Opportunities and challenges for research funders and research institutions Funding and policies, questions and resources. Introduced by Mary Felix-Maina & Niels Stern (DOAB & OAPEN)
Breakout 3: OA books from an author perspective
Sharing questions and experiences. Discussion led by Joe Deville (Mattering Press/Lancaster University/Open Book Collective) & Alessandra Tosi (Open Book Publishers)
Rupert Gatti (Open Book Publishers/Thoth Open Metadata): Why open infrastructures matter for OA books
Joe Deville (Lancaster University/Open Book Collective): New funding models for OA books
Niels Stern (DOAB & OAPEN): DOAB, OAPEN and OPERAS
Vincent van Gerven Oei (punctum books/Thoth): Thoth Open Metadata
Presentations followed by collective discussion on the opportunities for open infrastructures to support the funding of OA book publishing and applicability in African context.
11:15Breakout session: Getting concrete in OA book publishing (2)
Delegates choose one of three themes. Each session includes an introduction, followed by collective discussion.
Breakout 1: Producing OA books Introducing Open Monograph Press: Kevin Stranack (PKP) & Sai Maharaj (UCT Press) Discussion chair: Rupert Gatti
Breakout 2: Network building and OA infrastructure & policy mapping Mapping OA networks in the African context: Mary Felix-Maina (DOAB) & Judith Fathallah (Lancaster University) Discussion chair: Niels Stern
Breakout 3: OA books, bibliodiversity and social justice
Collective discussion about the relevance of questions of bibliodiversity and social justice to OA publishing Discussion chairs: Joe Deville & Janneke Adema
Ma, L., Buggle, J. and O’Neill, M. (2023) ‘Open access at a crossroads: library publishing and bibliodiversity’, Insights, 36(1). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1629/uksg.613.
Raju, R. and Badrudeen, A. (2022) ‘Social justice driving open access publishing: an African perspective’, The Journal of Electronic Publishing, 25(1). Available at: https://doi.org/10.3998/jep.1910.
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Reflections on the breakout sessions
Summaries of breakout discussions & collective discussion of implications for the practicalities of enhancing/implementing OA books in the south
Chair: Vincent van Gerven Oei
14:15Rethinking the possibilities of OA book publishing (1)
Chair: Joe Deville
Mary Felix-Maina (DOAB & OAPEN): Reflections on an East African Publishers’ Forum
Francois van Schalkwyk (African Minds): The possibilities of scholar-led OA publishing
Talks addressing preconceptions about how OA book publishing should be done, how, and by whom, followed by collective discussion.
15:00 Break
15:30 Rethinking the possibilities of OA book publishing (2)
Chair: Joe Deville
Janneke Adema (Coventry University): Experimental OA book publishing
Judith Fathallah (Lancaster University) & Josiline Chigwada (University of South Africa): Introducing the OBC Collective Development Fund
Talks addressing preconceptions about how OA book publishing should be done, how, and by whom, followed by collective discussion.
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