Open Publishing Fest Lifetime Achievement Award: Interview with Lars Bjørnshauge

"Lars Bjørnshauge is the visionary founder of the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). His transformation of a simple idea into a globally trusted directory revolutionized the accessibility and credibility of open access publishing. Under his leadership, DOAJ became a critical resource, supporting the dissemination of scholarly work worldwide and setting high standards for transparency in publishing. 

Today, Lars will be awarded a lifetime achievement award from the Open Publishing Awards selection committee. On this occasion, Joanna Ball, DOAJ’s current Managing Director, conducted an interview with Lars where they delve into the evolution of open access, the challenges faced, and the future of scholarly publishing...."