The theme for this year's International Open Access Week, happening between October 23rd and 27th, centers on "Community over Commercialization." Open Access Week 2023 presents an opportunity to unite, take action, and raise awareness regarding the importance of community control over knowledge-sharing systems. To celebrate the moto importance and set the commitment to open access, the Library Research Support team is organizing a special World Café workshop titled "Unlocking Open Access Book Publishing with Open Press”. This workshop will provide Tilburg University research community a hands-on opportunity to explore open access book publishing and community-driven initiatives through Open Press Tilburg University.

Date and Time: October 24, 2023 | 13:30h - 16:15h (with coffee-break) Duration: 2:30 hours Location: L 111 (at the Library) Participants: Minimum 10 | Maximum 20 Registration Required: Yes What to Expect Step-by-Step Guide: Discover the entire process of publishing an open book with Open Press, from submission to publication Exploring Open Press Resources: Get hands-on experience with Open Press tools and workflows, with a particular focus on the Manifold platform Community Engagement: Engage with like-minded scholars and researchers in promoting open access book publishing How It Works World Café structure: facilitating multiple rounds of small, focused conversations among participants. The format encourages diverse perspectives and collaborative exploration on the topic of the International Open Access Week “Community over Commercialization.” Join us on October 24th and take a step towards unlocking the world of open access book publishing. Don't forget to bring your own laptop for a hands-on experience! Let's build a stronger academic community through open access publishing at Tilburg University! Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/H9E9bf4cVN