Robert Vonnoh, Early Spring, Pleasant Valley, Connecticut (1916). Public Domain.
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Welcome to our February Newsletter!
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hope this email finds you well and that your February has been
wonderful so far. We write with publication announcements, company
updates, and upcoming events. |
Here's what happened this month: |
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Geoffrey Khan, author and OBP Board Member, released a case study on publishing academic books open access
Khan
shares his journey into open access publishing in a recent case study,
highlighting its transformative impact on academic dissemination.
Frustrated by the limited reach of traditional publishing, Khan launched
the Cambridge Semitic Languages and Cultures open access series with OBP. His book, The Tiberian Pronunciation Tradition of Biblical Hebrew,
has been downloaded nearly 16,000 times—far surpassing the readership
of his previous works. Open access has not only expanded his audience to
the Global South and the general public but also played a crucial role
in preserving endangered languages and cultures. Khan’s experience
underscores how sustainable funding models can make open access a
powerful tool for scholarly impact and accessibility. Explore the case study here. |
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Author Kathryn Rudy opened an exhibition at the Rijksmuseum Twenthe
Rudy brings the sensory world of the late Middle Ages to life in Zien & Geloven: Zintuiglijke Ervaring in de Late Middeleeuwen,
now open at Rijksmuseum Twenthe. This immersive exhibition explores how
sight, touch, and devotion intertwined in medieval religious practice,
featuring richly detailed artworks alongside pawed and intentionally
damaged manuscripts—evidence of their intense, physical engagement by
readers. By examining the materiality of paintings, sculptures, and
manuscripts, Zien & Geloven sheds light on how medieval
viewers experienced faith not just intellectually, but through their
senses. Curated in dialogue with Rudy’s scholarship, the exhibition
offers a fresh perspective on the role of touch and materiality in
shaping religious experience.
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Author David Ingram discussed his book at EHRCON24
Ingram delivered a compelling reading and lecture on his book Health Care in the Information Society at
OpenEHR's annual conference. Drawing on his firsthand experience
bridging information technology with medicine, Ingram explored the
evolution of health informatics, the impact of open-source initiatives
like openEHR and OpenEyes, and the challenges of digital transformation
in healthcare. His insights resonated with the conference’s mission to
shape the future of digital health, sparking discussions on
collaborative, community-driven solutions for modern patient care. Watch Ingram's reading here. |
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What's coming up: 6 March, 12:30 PM: Beyond Mandates: Fostering a Culture of Open Access Book Publishing, hosted by Copim and the Knowledge Equity Network. Join
in for a discussion on how universities and institutions can
incentivise open access book publishing beyond policy mandates.
Featuring expert presentations and a panel discussion, this session will
examine how shifting academic reward structures can foster a lasting
culture of openness in research and publishing. Register here.
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March, 3 PM: Good Metadata Practice for Open Access Books, organised by
the Open Access Books Network (OABN) and the Open Institutional
Publishing Association (OIPA). This free online webinar offers
practical guidance for working effectively with metadata for open access
books. Featuring a panel of expert speakers, and with plenty of time
for questions from the audience, this session aims to help publishers,
librarians and others understand this vital part of the publishing
process for open access books: why metadata matters, and how to create
and use it most effectively. Register here.
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NEW BOOK DISCOUNT: Enjoy
10% off when you spend £100 and 20% off when you spend £200 (or the
equivalent in supported currencies) at OBP! The discount will be applied
automatically at checkout. |
That's all for this month! See you in March! | | |
