Advancing Diamond Open Access Publishing in Ireland: The Role and Impact of the Irish Open Access Publishers (IOAP)

This article describes the establishment of the Irish Open Access Publishers (IOAP) Community of Practice to advance Diamond Open Access publishing in Ireland. It discusses efforts to unite and strengthen communication and knowledge sharing among a diverse range of Diamond OA stakeholders. The IOAP’s participation in four key National Open Research Forum (NORF) –funded projects is outlined. The article highlights the inaugural IOAP Awards which celebrated excellence in DIAMOND OA publishing across three categories. Finally, future developments and engagements are signposted.

This article is a write up from the IFLA Division D Midterm Meeting held in Koç University, Istanbul, Türkiye, June 5-7, 2024, entitled 'Libraries Bridging Boundaries: Challenges & Strategies for Global Openness.