[Eril-l] News on new language versions of Open Access Journals Toolkit now available and further updates

[Electronic Resources in Libraries discussion list]

OASPA is delighted to announce
<https://www.oaspa.org/news/the-open-access-journals-toolkit-new-languages-new-editorial-board-members-new-horizons/>
that
the OA Journals Toolkit is now available in Arabic, Portuguese & Spanish as
well as English and French.


The Open Access Journals Toolkit <https://www.oajournals-toolkit.org/> is
an independent, open and multilingual resource for anyone involved in
journal publishing. Now 2 years old, it was launched in June 2023 by OASPA
and DOAJ, together with an international board of editors. New translations
of the full content are available in Arabic, Portuguese and Spanish - a
total of five versions.


The Toolkit aims to help individuals and organisations understand best
practices around launching and running open access scholarly journals. From
the start, it was intended as an open resource with specially created
content for a global audience. An international Editorial Board was
commissioned to create the content, which they also peer review and update,
as well as writing new material.


Claire Redhead, Executive Director of OASPA, said: “It’s been great to see
how well used the toolkit has been since it was launched, and the
additional languages are really important to make sure it can be as useful
as possible. Special thanks go to all of our fantastic Editorial Board
members for their hard work on developing the content, and it’s great to be
able to welcome new board members this year to add additional experience
and perspectives.”

Further details including links to the different language versions of the
Toolkit, usage information, planned content, and more about how you can get
involved can be found on our blog post
<https://www.oaspa.org/news/the-open-access-journals-toolkit-new-languages-new-editorial-board-members-new-horizons/>
.


Please share this with all who may find the Toolkits useful and if you are
using the Toolkit we would love to hear how!  Get in touch with us at
bernie.folan at oaspa.org.


With best wishes,

Bernie
-- 

*Bernie Folan*
Communications, Engagement and Outreach Manager, OASPA
OASPA, Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association
bernie.folan at oaspa.org
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