We are devastated at the loss of Elaine Sykes, our Lancaster University and Copim colleague
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Elaine Sykes and Copim
A tribute from the Copim team to Elaine Sykes, Head of Open Research at Lancater University
copim.pubpub.org
June 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
We are devastated at the loss of Elaine Sykes, our Lancaster University and Copim colleague
copim.pubpub.org/pub/elaine-s...
copim.pubpub.org/pub/elaine-s...
A little treat created by @scholtom.bsky.social and inspired by the Copim report (coming soon!...ish) -- the Copim crew and friends!
Tag yourself!
(If you're not there though please don't tag Tom as this has already gone through multiple redrafts and it'll make him cry)
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
Tag yourself!
(If you're not there though please don't tag Tom as this has already gone through multiple redrafts and it'll make him cry)
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
July 29, 2026 at 1:40 PM
A little treat created by @scholtom.bsky.social and inspired by the Copim report (coming soon!...ish) -- the Copim crew and friends!
Tag yourself!
(If you're not there though please don't tag Tom as this has already gone through multiple redrafts and it'll make him cry)
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
Tag yourself!
(If you're not there though please don't tag Tom as this has already gone through multiple redrafts and it'll make him cry)
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
NEW POST: 'Wiley’s Acquisition of Emerald: Some observations from Copim': copim.pub/wileys-acqui...
The post explores issues of scale and corporate consolidation in academic publishing raised by the acquisition, heightened by the emphasis on the anticipated role of #AI.
#Scale #AcademicPublishing
The post explores issues of scale and corporate consolidation in academic publishing raised by the acquisition, heightened by the emphasis on the anticipated role of #AI.
#Scale #AcademicPublishing
Wiley’s Acquisition of Emerald: Some observations from Copim - Copim
Copim reflects on Wiley’s acquisition of Emerald and the issues of scale and corporate consolidation in academic publishing.
copim.pub
July 23, 2026 at 10:59 AM
NEW POST: 'Wiley’s Acquisition of Emerald: Some observations from Copim': copim.pub/wileys-acqui...
The post explores issues of scale and corporate consolidation in academic publishing raised by the acquisition, heightened by the emphasis on the anticipated role of #AI.
#Scale #AcademicPublishing
The post explores issues of scale and corporate consolidation in academic publishing raised by the acquisition, heightened by the emphasis on the anticipated role of #AI.
#Scale #AcademicPublishing
Attending #OASPA2026? Join Copim folks for an informal drink & chat at COPIM CORNER on Tues at 5:30pm, Tolkien's House (a short walk from the conference venue)
Dig into conference themes, talk community-led #OpenAccess or just relax with a drink & chat pets/Tolkien/Croatian beers!
#CopimCorner
Dig into conference themes, talk community-led #OpenAccess or just relax with a drink & chat pets/Tolkien/Croatian beers!
#CopimCorner
September 21, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Attending #OASPA2026? Join Copim folks for an informal drink & chat at COPIM CORNER on Tues at 5:30pm, Tolkien's House (a short walk from the conference venue)
Dig into conference themes, talk community-led #OpenAccess or just relax with a drink & chat pets/Tolkien/Croatian beers!
#CopimCorner
Dig into conference themes, talk community-led #OpenAccess or just relax with a drink & chat pets/Tolkien/Croatian beers!
#CopimCorner
'Exploring the Future of Community-led Open Access Books: A Copim Conference'
In this post, @alittleroad.bsky.social summarises the recent #CopimConference and shares recordings and slides from all panels. Catch up here!
👉 copim.pub/exploring-th...
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
In this post, @alittleroad.bsky.social summarises the recent #CopimConference and shares recordings and slides from all panels. Catch up here!
👉 copim.pub/exploring-th...
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
Exploring the Future of Community-led Open Access Books: A Copim Conference - Copim
On 26–28 February 2026, the Copim community gathered for a conference to discuss the future of community-led open access books. This post reflects on that eve…
copim.pub
March 23, 2026 at 10:39 AM
'Exploring the Future of Community-led Open Access Books: A Copim Conference'
In this post, @alittleroad.bsky.social summarises the recent #CopimConference and shares recordings and slides from all panels. Catch up here!
👉 copim.pub/exploring-th...
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
In this post, @alittleroad.bsky.social summarises the recent #CopimConference and shares recordings and slides from all panels. Catch up here!
👉 copim.pub/exploring-th...
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
Hello Bluesky! 👋
We're Copim, an international community of people building non-profit, community-owned & community-governed infrastructure to support equitable open access book publishing:
🌐 www.copim.ac.uk
📝 copim.pubpub.org
Follow us for all things #OAbooks #OpenAccess #OpenInfrastructure
We're Copim, an international community of people building non-profit, community-owned & community-governed infrastructure to support equitable open access book publishing:
🌐 www.copim.ac.uk
📝 copim.pubpub.org
Follow us for all things #OAbooks #OpenAccess #OpenInfrastructure
Copim
Copim is an international partnership of researchers, universities, librarians, open access book publishers and infrastructure providers. It is building community-owned, open systems and infrastructur...
www.copim.ac.uk
August 21, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Hello Bluesky! 👋
We're Copim, an international community of people building non-profit, community-owned & community-governed infrastructure to support equitable open access book publishing:
🌐 www.copim.ac.uk
📝 copim.pubpub.org
Follow us for all things #OAbooks #OpenAccess #OpenInfrastructure
We're Copim, an international community of people building non-profit, community-owned & community-governed infrastructure to support equitable open access book publishing:
🌐 www.copim.ac.uk
📝 copim.pubpub.org
Follow us for all things #OAbooks #OpenAccess #OpenInfrastructure
Today at Copim we're reflecting on 'community' & 'collectivity' in #OpenAccess - & #OA marketing - & revisiting this post from 2024 when the #OAWeek theme was 'Community over commercialisation'
How can we tell when these terms are buzzwords or meaningful principles?
buff.ly/eAmRGen
#OASPA2026
How can we tell when these terms are buzzwords or meaningful principles?
buff.ly/eAmRGen
#OASPA2026
September 21, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Today at Copim we're reflecting on 'community' & 'collectivity' in #OpenAccess - & #OA marketing - & revisiting this post from 2024 when the #OAWeek theme was 'Community over commercialisation'
How can we tell when these terms are buzzwords or meaningful principles?
buff.ly/eAmRGen
#OASPA2026
How can we tell when these terms are buzzwords or meaningful principles?
buff.ly/eAmRGen
#OASPA2026
In the first of a series from our #CopimConference bursary attendees, @meganeve.eurosky.social (Copyright & Scholarly Comms Librarian at@yorkstjohn.bsky.social) shares:
🧠 reflections on the event
🔜 next steps after the conference
🤝 advice on getting involved w/Copim
Read & share: buff.ly/0gwiYQR
🧠 reflections on the event
🔜 next steps after the conference
🤝 advice on getting involved w/Copim
Read & share: buff.ly/0gwiYQR
Reflections of the Copim Conference - Copim
This is a guest post by Megan Kilvington, Copyright & Scholarly Communications Librarian at York St John University, a recipient of a bursary for the Copim Co…
copim.pub
March 23, 2026 at 12:38 PM
In the first of a series from our #CopimConference bursary attendees, @meganeve.eurosky.social (Copyright & Scholarly Comms Librarian at@yorkstjohn.bsky.social) shares:
🧠 reflections on the event
🔜 next steps after the conference
🤝 advice on getting involved w/Copim
Read & share: buff.ly/0gwiYQR
🧠 reflections on the event
🔜 next steps after the conference
🤝 advice on getting involved w/Copim
Read & share: buff.ly/0gwiYQR
Do you work in a UK HE library? Are you early-career? Would you like a sponsored place to attend the Copim Conference at the end of February?
Find out how to apply for these sponsored places, which are offered in memory of our beloved friend and colleague, Elaine Sykes: buff.ly/sbU2eRP
#OAbooks
Find out how to apply for these sponsored places, which are offered in memory of our beloved friend and colleague, Elaine Sykes: buff.ly/sbU2eRP
#OAbooks
Sponsored places for the Copim Conference 2026 - Copim
Copim is offering a minimum of three sponsored places to this year’s conference ‘Exploring the future of community-led open access books’. Find out more in th…
copim.pub
January 15, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Do you work in a UK HE library? Are you early-career? Would you like a sponsored place to attend the Copim Conference at the end of February?
Find out how to apply for these sponsored places, which are offered in memory of our beloved friend and colleague, Elaine Sykes: buff.ly/sbU2eRP
#OAbooks
Find out how to apply for these sponsored places, which are offered in memory of our beloved friend and colleague, Elaine Sykes: buff.ly/sbU2eRP
#OAbooks
What does sustainability mean for #OAbooks ? #OASPA2026
For @copim.bsky.social, more than financial viability: it is about community governance, relationships across the ecosystem, fair recognition of labour, and resilience – 'scaling small' rather than growing big. More: doi.org/10.21428/785...
For @copim.bsky.social, more than financial viability: it is about community governance, relationships across the ecosystem, fair recognition of labour, and resilience – 'scaling small' rather than growing big. More: doi.org/10.21428/785...
The Copim perspective on Sustainability
What might it mean to do scholarly publishing in a ‘sustainable’ way? In this post, we provide some insights on how Copim is thinking and working through this question.
doi.org
September 22, 2026 at 7:19 AM
What does sustainability mean for #OAbooks ? #OASPA2026
For @copim.bsky.social, more than financial viability: it is about community governance, relationships across the ecosystem, fair recognition of labour, and resilience – 'scaling small' rather than growing big. More: doi.org/10.21428/785...
For @copim.bsky.social, more than financial viability: it is about community governance, relationships across the ecosystem, fair recognition of labour, and resilience – 'scaling small' rather than growing big. More: doi.org/10.21428/785...
Who is going to #UKSGForum2025 tomorrow?
Join @kirahopkins.bsky.social at 15.05 to find out more about #CopimCompass 🧭
The comprehensive #OA monograph and scholarly communication resource developed by Copim ⚒️
Get ahead of the game with some pre-reading 👉 buff.ly/AmjdgZ2
@uksg.bsky.social
Join @kirahopkins.bsky.social at 15.05 to find out more about #CopimCompass 🧭
The comprehensive #OA monograph and scholarly communication resource developed by Copim ⚒️
Get ahead of the game with some pre-reading 👉 buff.ly/AmjdgZ2
@uksg.bsky.social
Introducing ... Copim Compass - Copim
We are excited to present Copim Compass, a comprehensive tool suite developed by Copim’s Open Book Futures project. This post was originally published on our …
buff.ly
December 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Who is going to #UKSGForum2025 tomorrow?
Join @kirahopkins.bsky.social at 15.05 to find out more about #CopimCompass 🧭
The comprehensive #OA monograph and scholarly communication resource developed by Copim ⚒️
Get ahead of the game with some pre-reading 👉 buff.ly/AmjdgZ2
@uksg.bsky.social
Join @kirahopkins.bsky.social at 15.05 to find out more about #CopimCompass 🧭
The comprehensive #OA monograph and scholarly communication resource developed by Copim ⚒️
Get ahead of the game with some pre-reading 👉 buff.ly/AmjdgZ2
@uksg.bsky.social
Oh look! @alittleroad.bsky.social has posted the @copim.bsky.social 'Reflections of the Copim Conference': copim.pub/exploring-th...
Exploring the Future of Community-led Open Access Books: A Copim Conference - Copim
On 26–28 February 2026, the Copim community gathered for a conference to discuss the future of community-led open access books. This post reflects on that eve…
copim.pub
March 23, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Oh look! @alittleroad.bsky.social has posted the @copim.bsky.social 'Reflections of the Copim Conference': copim.pub/exploring-th...
Lots of team Copim are heading down to London today to set up for the #CopimConference tomorrow!
We're excited for brilliant panels & insightful discussions as we think together about what's next for community-led #OAbooks.
More info 👉️ buff.ly/Rrn1uhN
Follow the conversation with #CopimConference
We're excited for brilliant panels & insightful discussions as we think together about what's next for community-led #OAbooks.
More info 👉️ buff.ly/Rrn1uhN
Follow the conversation with #CopimConference
Join us for the Copim Conference 2026! Exploring the future of community-led open access books - Copim
Join us in 2026 for the Copim Conference! This will be a hybrid event (26-27 February) focusing on the future of community-led open access books.
buff.ly
February 25, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Lots of team Copim are heading down to London today to set up for the #CopimConference tomorrow!
We're excited for brilliant panels & insightful discussions as we think together about what's next for community-led #OAbooks.
More info 👉️ buff.ly/Rrn1uhN
Follow the conversation with #CopimConference
We're excited for brilliant panels & insightful discussions as we think together about what's next for community-led #OAbooks.
More info 👉️ buff.ly/Rrn1uhN
Follow the conversation with #CopimConference
NEW POST: 'The Copim perspective on... Sustainability'
What might it mean to do scholarly publishing in a ‘sustainable’ way? In this post, we provide some insights on how Copim is thinking and working through this question.
Read and share: https://buff.ly/4iJ5qw2
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
What might it mean to do scholarly publishing in a ‘sustainable’ way? In this post, we provide some insights on how Copim is thinking and working through this question.
Read and share: https://buff.ly/4iJ5qw2
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
The Copim perspective on Sustainability
What might it mean to do scholarly publishing in a ‘sustainable’ way? In this post, we provide some insights on how Copim is thinking and working through this question.
buff.ly
December 13, 2024 at 10:05 AM
NEW POST: 'The Copim perspective on... Sustainability'
What might it mean to do scholarly publishing in a ‘sustainable’ way? In this post, we provide some insights on how Copim is thinking and working through this question.
Read and share: https://buff.ly/4iJ5qw2
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
What might it mean to do scholarly publishing in a ‘sustainable’ way? In this post, we provide some insights on how Copim is thinking and working through this question.
Read and share: https://buff.ly/4iJ5qw2
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
If you're attending #OASPA2026 this week, you can catch team Copim's/the LSE library's Kira Hopkins tomorrow at 9.05am! They will be speaking on the panel 'The Many Faces of Sustainability in #OpenAccess'.
Then come to Copim Corner on Tuesday evening to discuss!
Then come to Copim Corner on Tuesday evening to discuss!
September 21, 2026 at 1:45 PM
If you're attending #OASPA2026 this week, you can catch team Copim's/the LSE library's Kira Hopkins tomorrow at 9.05am! They will be speaking on the panel 'The Many Faces of Sustainability in #OpenAccess'.
Then come to Copim Corner on Tuesday evening to discuss!
Then come to Copim Corner on Tuesday evening to discuss!
Setup for #CopimConference is go -- tech all working at the moment... *Touch wood* it stays that way tomorrow when the conference is live!
February 25, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Setup for #CopimConference is go -- tech all working at the moment... *Touch wood* it stays that way tomorrow when the conference is live!
NEW POST: 'The Copim perspective on ... Bibliodiversity'
In this post, we reflect on what bibliodiversity should encompass, how we think it should be achieved, and what we are doing at Copim to support it
Read and share: https://buff.ly/40g7HaB
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
In this post, we reflect on what bibliodiversity should encompass, how we think it should be achieved, and what we are doing at Copim to support it
Read and share: https://buff.ly/40g7HaB
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
The Copim perspective on Bibliodiversity
In this post, we reflect on what bibliodiversity should encompass, how we think it should be achieved, and what we are doing at Copim to support it
buff.ly
January 8, 2025 at 9:18 AM
NEW POST: 'The Copim perspective on ... Bibliodiversity'
In this post, we reflect on what bibliodiversity should encompass, how we think it should be achieved, and what we are doing at Copim to support it
Read and share: https://buff.ly/40g7HaB
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
In this post, we reflect on what bibliodiversity should encompass, how we think it should be achieved, and what we are doing at Copim to support it
Read and share: https://buff.ly/40g7HaB
#OAbooks #OpenAccess
Having a blast at #UKSG2025 with my OIPA and COPIM buddies!
Lovely to be able to celebrate the growth of @oipassoc.bsky.social last night at #UKSG2025 with OIPA (Open Institutional Publishing Association) members and allies 🎉
April 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Having a blast at #UKSG2025 with my OIPA and COPIM buddies!
Introducing ... Copim Compass, a 'guide of guides' to #OpenAccess book publishing resources
We hope #Copim Compass will point you in the right direction and will steer you through the choppy waters 🧭
Read more 👉
We hope #Copim Compass will point you in the right direction and will steer you through the choppy waters 🧭
Read more 👉
Introducing ... Copim Compass
Guiding you through the choppy waters of open access book resources
buff.ly
June 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Introducing ... Copim Compass, a 'guide of guides' to #OpenAccess book publishing resources
We hope #Copim Compass will point you in the right direction and will steer you through the choppy waters 🧭
Read more 👉
We hope #Copim Compass will point you in the right direction and will steer you through the choppy waters 🧭
Read more 👉
OA thanks to Opening the Future - the model I designed at COPIM and implemented with @scholtom.bsky.social. Fee-free for authors, supported by libraries. Fantastic to see it in action.
Promoting my first book. Available on open access. Thanks @livunipress.bsky.social www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/10.3828/...
Jurisdictional Battlefields | Home
www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 8:10 AM
OA thanks to Opening the Future - the model I designed at COPIM and implemented with @scholtom.bsky.social. Fee-free for authors, supported by libraries. Fantastic to see it in action.
Copim and acquisitions librarians present… Beyond buying books: Rethinking content acquisition in unstable times
Wed 25th June 2pm
Free and open to everyone; recording available OA after event.
nag.org.uk/event/rethin...
@copim.bsky.social
Wed 25th June 2pm
Free and open to everyone; recording available OA after event.
nag.org.uk/event/rethin...
@copim.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Copim and acquisitions librarians present… Beyond buying books: Rethinking content acquisition in unstable times
Wed 25th June 2pm
Free and open to everyone; recording available OA after event.
nag.org.uk/event/rethin...
@copim.bsky.social
Wed 25th June 2pm
Free and open to everyone; recording available OA after event.
nag.org.uk/event/rethin...
@copim.bsky.social
The Copim Conference starts today! We can't wait to see everyone who'll be joining us to discuss the future of community-led OA books.
If you can't attend, we'll be releasing recordings of the panel discussions soon & you can follow the online chat via #CopimConference
More info 👉️
If you can't attend, we'll be releasing recordings of the panel discussions soon & you can follow the online chat via #CopimConference
More info 👉️
Join us for the Copim Conference 2026! Exploring the future of community-led open access books - Copim
Join us in 2026 for the Copim Conference! This will be a hybrid event (26-27 February) focusing on the future of community-led open access books.
buff.ly
February 26, 2026 at 10:04 AM
The Copim Conference starts today! We can't wait to see everyone who'll be joining us to discuss the future of community-led OA books.
If you can't attend, we'll be releasing recordings of the panel discussions soon & you can follow the online chat via #CopimConference
More info 👉️
If you can't attend, we'll be releasing recordings of the panel discussions soon & you can follow the online chat via #CopimConference
More info 👉️
Introducing ... Copim Compass 🧭
Everything you need to know about #OABook publishing in one place!
Find out more 👉
Everything you need to know about #OABook publishing in one place!
Find out more 👉
Introducing ... Copim Compass
Guiding you through the choppy waters of open access book resources
buff.ly
August 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Introducing ... Copim Compass 🧭
Everything you need to know about #OABook publishing in one place!
Find out more 👉
Everything you need to know about #OABook publishing in one place!
Find out more 👉
Yay, delighted to have a place to attend the #CopimConference this week 😃👐💎
📖
copim.pub/announcement...
📖
copim.pub/announcement...
Announcement: Bursary winners for the Copim Conference 2026 - Copim
The team at Copim is delighted to announce that we have been able to award 8 bursary places to attend the Copim Conference, ‘Exploring the future of community…
copim.pub
February 23, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Yay, delighted to have a place to attend the #CopimConference this week 😃👐💎
📖
copim.pub/announcement...
📖
copim.pub/announcement...
Join @kirahopkins.bsky.social later today at #UKSGForum2025 to learn about #CopimCompass 🧭
The Compass is a comprehensive toolkit about #OA monograph publishing developed by Copim ⚒️
Find out more in advance 👉 buff.ly/AmjdgZ2
@uksg.bsky.social
The Compass is a comprehensive toolkit about #OA monograph publishing developed by Copim ⚒️
Find out more in advance 👉 buff.ly/AmjdgZ2
@uksg.bsky.social
Introducing ... Copim Compass - Copim
We are excited to present Copim Compass, a comprehensive tool suite developed by Copim’s Open Book Futures project. This post was originally published on our …
buff.ly
December 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Join @kirahopkins.bsky.social later today at #UKSGForum2025 to learn about #CopimCompass 🧭
The Compass is a comprehensive toolkit about #OA monograph publishing developed by Copim ⚒️
Find out more in advance 👉 buff.ly/AmjdgZ2
@uksg.bsky.social
The Compass is a comprehensive toolkit about #OA monograph publishing developed by Copim ⚒️
Find out more in advance 👉 buff.ly/AmjdgZ2
@uksg.bsky.social