Open Access Books
Open to Members and Non-Members.
Overview
The group is designed to be a publisher-focused community, covering a range of common issues and themes within the Open Research landscape. These are of interest to and impact scholarly publishers, including around policy and mandates, promotion of OA books, usage and impact, equity, funding models, and bibliodiversity.
This aims to be a collaborative, publisher-led space, focused on the perspectives and needs of ALPSP members. It provides an opportunity for members to benefit from knowledge-sharing, advocacy, and support, across a broad range of industry areas within open access book publishing.
How to Join a SIG
To join this group, use the button to head over to the ALPSP SIGs platform, browse the SIGs under Subgroups, then choose the SIG you'd like to join. Click Join This Group and complete the short form. Once your request has been approved, you'll be able to take part in discussions, receive updates, and connect with colleagues who share your interests. Please note that when you subscribe to a Special Interest Group, your email address will be visible to the group's leaders.
Leaders
James Watson, Taylor & Francis
Rachel Ruisard, Oxford University Press
Katie Sylvester, Cambridge University Press
