Are you passionate about Diamond Open Access, community engagement, and strengthening scholarly communication infrastructures in Europe?
The European Diamond Capacity Hub (EDCH) is looking for motivated advocates (librarians, journals editors, researchers, …) to join as EDCH advocate and help amplify the reach, impact, and dialogue surrounding Diamond OA publishing!
Commitment : 1 year
Flexibility : Active but adaptable involvement throughout the year
As a collective driven by community, the EDCH prioritises fostering connections. EDCH advocates will play a key role in building bridges between EDCH services, in particular the Registry and the Forum, and their professional communities, helping to unite diverse scientific communities into one cohesive Diamond OA community.
The Registry enables organisations to showcase their expertise, services, and operational capacities within Diamond OA publishing.
The Forum offers a space for individuals from these organisations to engage in discussions, share insights, and collaborate on improving Diamond OA practices.
Together, the Registry and Forum are vital for creating a thriving, European-wide Diamond OA community.
Why become an EDCH advocate?
This is your opportunity to take part in shaping the future of Diamond OA publishing.
As an EDCH advocate, you will:
- Strengthen a vibrant, community-led ecosystem that values openness, collaboration, and shared expertise.
- Join a growing network of professionals committed to sustainable, equitable, and scholar-driven publishing
- Ensure EDCH services reflect real community needs
- Share your voice and expertise with peers across Europe
Mission of the advocates
As an EDCH advocate, you will be a key figure in helping to grow and strengthen the EDCH ecosystem by:
- Promoting the Registry: encourage organisations to register and highlight their work.
- Promoting the Forum: Raise awareness of the EDCH Forum.
- Engaging in discussions: Start or moderate conversations on the Forum, bringing in valuable expertise and insights.
- Community representation: Act as a liaison between the EDCH and your professional communities, gathering feedback to improve our services.
- Facilitating engagement: Organise webinars or other events to boost interaction and participation within the community.
- Supporting new users: Assist new members in navigating the platform and encourage meaningful contributions.
Additionally, you will play a crucial role in increasing EDCH visibility nationally and internationally by leveraging your networks to enhance the profile of the EDCH, its Registry, and its Forum.
Roles and responsibilities
As an EDCH advocate, your core responsibilities will include:
- Active communication: Share EDCH-related content through your professional networks (social media, mailing lists, newsletters, blog posts, etc.).
- Forum participation: Engage in discussions, provide expert input, and help guide others in their participation.
- Conference representation: Represent the EDCH at relevant professional events and conferences, raising awareness of our work.
- Engagement facilitation: Encourage and moderate discussions on the Forum, answer questions, and support users with their experience.
- User support and feedback: Assist users in navigating the platform and provide feedback on the user experience to help improve EDCH services.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking individuals who:
- Have demonstrable expertise or experience in Diamond OA publishing.
- Maintain an active online or professional presence.
- Are eager to engage regularly and proactively with their communities.
- Possess strong communication skills and feel comfortable moderating discussions or speaking in public.
Who can apply?
Anyone involved in the European Diamond OA publishing: journal editors, librarians, researchers, and more!
How to apply?
If you’re interested in becoming an EDCH advocate, send a private message via the Forum to @mpaulhac before July 14, 2025.
In your message, please briefly include:
- Your communication experience
- Your approach to community engagement
We look forward to hearing from you and building the Diamond OA community together!