Introducing ... Sustainability Resources for Diamond OA Publishing

Did you know the ECDH contains a brand new set of resources designed specifically for publishers, service providers and funders with the aim of supporting the sustainability of institutional publishing?

Delve into the toolsuite and discover a mixture of tools, templates, case studies, and reports that Diamond institutional publishers, service providers and funders can utilise in future to both advocate for, and to support the practical implementation of, Diamond OA!

Anything else? There’s also lots of further reading on the the topic to pique your interest!

You can find them all here > Sustainability Resources | CAP portal

Let us know which resource has been most useful to you and why!

Yes, indeed! The ToolSuite is packed with resources that can make a huge difference when navigating the transition to Diamond Open Access. It can feel overwhelming at first, but here’s a (first) pathway to get started:

Start with the “why” – Use the Talking points to make the case for funding Diamond Open Access:

Build your case – A six-step guide to define your business case:

Structure your strategy – Use the nonprofit business model canvas to map your plan:

Analyse your costs – Optimise your expenses:

Check your sustainability – Use the Diamond OA Sustainability check:
https://diamas.fecyt.es/

This can be a good starting point, but what do you think? Does this pathway work for you? How have you been using these resources, and what would you recommend for others starting out?

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