In a recent piece published in Katina Magazine, IOAP’s own Jane Buggle reflects on the journey of the Irish Open Access Publishers (IOAP) and its growth into a dynamic national community advancing diamond open access publishing in Ireland.
The article draws on Etienne Wenger’s Communities of Practice framework to explain how IOAP has become a shared space for collaboration, learning, and innovation across a wide network of library publishers, academics, students, policymakers, and funders. By emphasizing equity, openness, and sustainability, diamond OA offers a powerful alternative to traditional publishing models—with no fees for readers or authors.
IOAP’s initiatives, including the Publish OA platform, and the Diamond OA Publishing Awards, are setting the stage for a more inclusive and locally-driven scholarly communication landscape.
For the full story, read Jane’s full article in Katina Magazine:
Building a Community of Practice for Diamond Open Access
