Who’s here? What do you need? A quick forum poll

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Hi everyone, 2026 is on its way and we’d love your input!

We’ve put together a short poll to better understand who’s here, how you’re involved with Diamond Open Access, and what you’d like to see on the EDCH Forum in 2026.

Whether you’re deeply involved in Diamond OA, just getting started, or mostly here to read and learn, your answers will help us:

  • get a clearer picture of our community,
  • spot common needs and challenges,
  • and shape future forum content, events, and activities.

Thanks for taking the time, and for being part of the community!

Deadline: end of January

Who are you in the Diamond universe?

Where are you based?

  • Northern Europe
  • Western Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Central Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • Outside Europe
  • Secret location
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Which profile describes you best?

  • Journal editor
  • Publisher
  • Librarian / Scholarly communication staff
  • Funder
  • Policy maker
  • Infrastructure or service provider
  • Other role in the ecosystem
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How would you describe your experience with Diamond OA?

  • I’m a Diamond jedi: I’ve mastered the ways of Diamond OA, may the Diamond OA be with me.
  • I’m a Diamond padawan: I am still training my Diamond powers, experimenting, learning spells, and figuring out how to make it work.
  • Just peeking over the Diamond wall: I am curious, observing, trying to understand the adventure.
  • Lost in the Diamond maze: what is Diamond?
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How are you (or your organisation) involved with Diamond OA publications?

  • Publications originally established as Diamond OA
  • Publications that transitioned from subscription or hybrid models
  • Publications currently in the process of “flipping”
  • Supporting Diamond OA (without directly running a journal)
  • Still exploring / learning how to start
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Where does your funding for your Diamond OA activities mainly come from? (multiple-choice, don’t forget to submit your vote)

  • National or institutional grants
  • Funding from learned societies
  • Support from a publisher or platform
  • Self-funded / personal resources
  • Other / a mix of sources
  • Not yet receiving funding
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What were or would be the main steps needed to support a transition to Diamond OA? (multiple-choice, don’t forget to submit your vote)

  • Getting approval from my institution or editorial board
  • Securing funding or budget
  • Setting up technical infrastructure or integrating platforms
  • Adjusting editorial workflows or training staff
  • Building community support and trust
  • Not applicable / originally Diamond OA
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What’s your Diamond OA superpower? (multiple-choice, don’t forget to submit your vote)

  • Technical wizardry
  • Funding/management know-how
  • Community building / networking
  • Editorial expertise
  • Policy & strategy
  • I bring good vibes and curiosity
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What is your biggest challenge with Diamond OA right now? (multiple-choice, don’t forget to submit your vote)

  • Funding / sustainability
  • Technical requirements
  • Editorial workload
  • Institutional approval/support
  • Visibility & indexing
  • Lack of training
  • Not sure where to start
  • None, everything is smooth (Who are you? Teach us!)
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Your life on the EDCH Forum

How do you mostly use the Forum?

  • The Ghost. I silently lurk, observe, and absorb wisdom from the shadows.
  • The Curious Chirper. I pop in to ask questions (sometimes too many, but who’s counting?).
  • The Helpful Hedgehog. I jump into threads to fix things, explain things, or gently untangle chaos.
  • The Poll Goblin. I appear only when there’s a poll to click. Clicking is my love language.
  • The Social Butterfly. I read, post, reply, vote… If it moves, I engage.
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What do you come looking for when you visit the forum? (multiple-choice, don’t forget to submit your vote))

  • Big-picture Diamond OA ideas
  • Practical stuff (concrete advice, technical help, etc)
  • News & announcements (updates, opportunities, things happening in the community)
  • The Calendar (events, webinars, meetings)
  • Our (new) reading corner
  • I follow my curiosity, I just click whatever looks interesting
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What would make the forum more useful or fun for you in 2026? (multiple choices, don’t forget to submit your vote))

  • Community Q&A sessions (e.g. “Ask Me Anything” sessions)
  • Tutorials, practical guides and step-by-step resources
  • Showcases of Diamond OA platforms & tools
  • “Learn Diamond OA in 10 minutes” materials
  • Updates on policies & funding/policy guidance
  • Networking activities (peer mentoring)
  • A “newbie corner” for beginners
  • Better community news & a clearer shared calendar
  • Fun community challenges
  • Others: feel free to add more in the comments!
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Where’s this? It’s only me who can’t find it? :slight_smile:

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I can’t find it either :frowning:

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Hi Marta, here’s the link: Reading Corner - The EDCH Community

Can you see the category in your sidebar? If not, try this:

  1. Click on the pencil next to the category name.
  2. Choose the category you want to display.

That should make it appear in your sidebar.

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I see it now. Thank you so much!

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