Bridging Altruism to Strategy in OA Book Publishing Workshop · Copim

"Lyrasis in collaboration with the Copim Open Book Futures project invites you to an event that will explore how libraries can better respond to the strategic and practical challenges of supporting bibliodiverse futures for open access (OA) book publishing. The event will focus in particular on the new and distinct strategies required to connect the dots between different aspects of library workflows, from ensuring quality of content, to collections development, to rendering content – and especially open access content – discoverable and available for users. This is an opportunity to join a collective endeavor to close funding gaps to promote bibliodiversity and cultivate a sustainable global shared collection. The workshop is designed to empower librarians with the knowledge and tools to navigate the challenges of evaluating and assessing the impact of OA initiatives effectively, to foster informed decision-making that not only shapes the future of publishing but also contributes to the broader landscape of OA practices and research dissemination. Participants will engage in dynamic discussions, gain practical insights, and collaborate on strategies that bridge the gap between altruistic aspirations and strategic actions...."