# \#recommendations **URL:** https://forum.edch.eu/tag/recommendations/1.md [Latest](https://forum.edch.eu/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.edch.eu/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.edch.eu/tags.md) --- ## [Supporting Diamond OA from the Library (WGOA Coffee Meeting)](https://forum.edch.eu/t/supporting-diamond-oa-from-the-library-wgoa-coffee-meeting/1098)
**Author:** [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 September 2026 13:39 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/supporting-diamond-oa-from-the-library-wgoa-coffee-meeting/1098 "2026-09-15T13:39:02Z")
Join @NL\_Diamond on October 6, 15:00-16:00 for a coffee meeting where Chiara Livio will evaluate how the Diamond OA Recommendations for Libraries and Research Support Institutions are currently being implemented by unive… --- ## [Spill the tea on your favorite tools!](https://forum.edch.eu/t/spill-the-tea-on-your-favorite-tools/1050)
**Author:** [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 September 2026 15:16 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/spill-the-tea-on-your-favorite-tools/1050 "2026-09-01T15:16:31Z")
Hi everyone, We’d like to put together a new round of our Tool Spotlight and for that, we are eager to hear about your recommendations! What tools do you rely on day-to-day when working on diamond OA books or journals?… --- ## [Community consultation: Share your feedback on Diamond OA quality support instruments and evaluation systems](https://forum.edch.eu/t/community-consultation-share-your-feedback-on-diamond-oa-quality-support-instruments-and-evaluation-systems/1006)
**Author:** [@athinapp](https://forum.edch.eu/u/athinapp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2026 12:03 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/community-consultation-share-your-feedback-on-diamond-oa-quality-support-instruments-and-evaluation-systems/1006 "2026-08-04T12:03:24Z")
The ALMASI project invites members of the Diamond Open Access community to review their report analysing scholarly publishing evaluation systems that influence Diamond OA journals, and share their feedback. … --- ## [Implementing the Diamond Open Access Standard (DOAS)](https://forum.edch.eu/t/implementing-the-diamond-open-access-standard-doas/47)
**Author:** [@milica.sevkusic](https://forum.edch.eu/u/milica.sevkusic)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2026 07:17 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/implementing-the-diamond-open-access-standard-doas/47 "2026-06-25T07:17:35Z")
Diamond Open Access Standard (DOAS) is a set of requirements and recommendations that help scholarly publishers ensure quality and transparency in journal publishing processes. DOAS is published as a document: Consortiu… --- ## [Research data sharing practices](https://forum.edch.eu/t/research-data-sharing-practices/401)
**Author:** [@irynakuchma](https://forum.edch.eu/u/irynakuchma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 December 2025 11:34 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/research-data-sharing-practices/401 "2025-12-10T11:34:25Z")
How do you implement a research data sharing policy in your Diamond OA publications? DIAMAS project offers Research data sharing policy Guidelines with model policy wording and implementation tips. Is anything missing t… --- ## [The EDCH's Response to the NIH Request for Information on Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs](https://forum.edch.eu/t/the-edchs-response-to-the-nih-request-for-information-on-maximizing-research-funds-by-limiting-allowable-publishing-costs/545)
**Author:** [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 December 2025 15:32 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/the-edchs-response-to-the-nih-request-for-information-on-maximizing-research-funds-by-limiting-allowable-publishing-costs/545 "2025-12-08T15:32:15Z")
The European Diamond Capacity Hub (EDCH) would like to respond to the NIH Request for Information on Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs. As they stand now, the NIH proposals lack nuance in t… --- ## [How to ensure PDF accessibility: tips and tools?](https://forum.edch.eu/t/how-to-ensure-pdf-accessibility-tips-and-tools/93)
**Author:** [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2025 07:37 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/how-to-ensure-pdf-accessibility-tips-and-tools/93 "2025-10-08T07:37:54Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on how to create accessible PDFs. Specifically, what are the best practices to ensure that the formatting and content remain accessible for all users? Could anyone share a checklist o… --- ## [HHMI- Immediate Access to Research Policy](https://forum.edch.eu/t/hhmi-immediate-access-to-research-policy/561)
**Author:** [@bhissa](https://forum.edch.eu/u/bhissa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2025 13:15 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/hhmi-immediate-access-to-research-policy/561 "2025-10-01T13:15:21Z")
According to the new HHMI’s policy document, effective for articles submitted to preprint servers or journals on or after January 1, 2026 (https://hhmicdn.blob.core.windows.net/policies/Immediate-Access-to-Research.pdf),… --- ## [Introducing ... Sustainability Resources for Diamond OA Publishing](https://forum.edch.eu/t/introducing-sustainability-resources-for-diamond-oa-publishing/153)
**Author:** [@anna.hughes](https://forum.edch.eu/u/anna.hughes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2025 16:40 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/introducing-sustainability-resources-for-diamond-oa-publishing/153 "2025-09-10T16:40:13Z")
Did you know the ECDH contains a brand new set of resources designed specifically for publishers, service providers and funders with the aim of supporting the sustainability of institutional publishing? Delve into the t… --- ## [Let’s Talk About Open Access Policies for Academic Books](https://forum.edch.eu/t/let-s-talk-about-open-access-policies-for-academic-books/526)
**Author:** [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 September 2025 09:01 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/let-s-talk-about-open-access-policies-for-academic-books/526 "2025-09-01T09:01:19Z")
Open access for books is increasingly on the agenda, but policies in this area remain fragmented and often unclear. The PALOMERA project has recently mapped the European funder and institutional landscape, and put forwar… --- ## [Annual report on open access in Sweden](https://forum.edch.eu/t/annu-al-report-on-open-access-in-sweden/357)
**Author:** [@PierreMounier](https://forum.edch.eu/u/PierreMounier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2025 07:22 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/annu-al-report-on-open-access-in-sweden/357 "2025-06-24T07:22:01Z")
Good morning EDCH community. I post this here as there is no category dedicated to books. Our colleague Niels Stern shared a report from the National Library of Sweden (KB) with recommendations on books. Here is the summ… --- ## [Your experiences with accepting the submission of unreviewed/peer-reviewed preprints](https://forum.edch.eu/t/your-experiences-with-accepting-the-submission-of-unreviewed-peer-reviewed-preprints/426)
**Author:** [@irynakuchma](https://forum.edch.eu/u/irynakuchma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2025 11:56 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/your-experiences-with-accepting-the-submission-of-unreviewed-peer-reviewed-preprints/426 "2025-07-08T11:56:46Z")
What are your experiences with accepting the submission of unreviewed/peer-reviewed preprints? Did you have any issues with similarity checkers? DIAMAS project released Preprints good practices with regard to the public… --- ## [How can Diamond Open Access be funded? Three different approaches are presented in this podcast!](https://forum.edch.eu/t/how-can-diamond-open-access-be-funded-three-different-approaches-are-presented-in-this-podcast/283)
**Author:** [@anna.hughes](https://forum.edch.eu/u/anna.hughes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2025 15:57 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/how-can-diamond-open-access-be-funded-three-different-approaches-are-presented-in-this-podcast/283 "2025-06-24T15:57:35Z")
Join Sami Syrjämäki (TSV – Federation of Finnish Learned Societies), Jessica Dallaire-Clark (Érudit), Jeroen Sondervan (NWO – Dutch Research Council) & Per Pippin Aspaas (UiT The Arctic University of Norway) as they disc… --- ## [Let’s talk: DIAMAS Recommendations and Guidelines in practice](https://forum.edch.eu/t/let-s-talk-diamas-recommendations-and-guidelines-in-practice/324)
**Author:** [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2025 09:06 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/let-s-talk-diamas-recommendations-and-guidelines-in-practice/324 "2025-06-13T09:06:54Z")
Dear all, As you may have seen, the DIAMAS Project has just released its Diamond open access recommendations and guidelines for institutions, funders, sponsors, donors, and policymakers, a major milestone designed to su… --- ## [About the Open science practices category](https://forum.edch.eu/t/about-the-open-science-practices-category/56)
**Author:** [@mpaulhac](https://forum.edch.eu/u/mpaulhac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2025 14:55 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/about-the-open-science-practices-category/56 "2025-01-23T14:55:48Z")
Engage in discussions about open science policies, authors’ rights, licensing, repositories and more. Moderator : @irynakuchma --- ## [Consultation Process: Diamond OA actionable recommendations and guidelines](https://forum.edch.eu/t/consultation-process-diamond-oa-actionable-recommendations-and-guidelines/14)
**Author:** [@irynakuchma](https://forum.edch.eu/u/irynakuchma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2024 14:58 UTC](https://forum.edch.eu/t/consultation-process-diamond-oa-actionable-recommendations-and-guidelines/14 "2024-11-08T14:58:59Z")
DIAMAS is launching an online consultation on the first draft of a set of actionable recommendations and guidelines for Diamond OA. The recommendations are currently being developed through a co-creation exercise involv…