TCDL 2026

Join us for the next topic in the OJS User Group discussion series, Open Access in Practice. This roundtable brings together librarians for an open, collaborative conversation on policy development for open access journals, an important component for ensuring consistency, transparency, and sustainability in library-supported publishing programs.

In this informal session, participants will share experiences, examples, and challenges related to crafting policies for key areas such as authorizing new journals, providing support services, migrating or deprecating journals, and preservation. The discussion is designed to foster peer learning and resource exchange, helping attendees identify practical strategies and adaptable templates for their own institutions. Bring your questions and ideas; this is a space for community-driven problem-solving and actionable takeaways.

This session is open to all conference attendees interested in library publishing and the Open Journal Systems platform. No prior experience or familiarity with the subject is required.