I do hope this open access publishing platform gets the publicity it deserves Today is the launch of @ResearchEquals I love the "pay to close" model. Free if you publish w/ CC-BY, but €549.99 if you want to publish with maximal restrictions under all rights reserved.

We'll be joined at our AGM this year by Kate Robinson - CILIP President - who'll be telling us about a decade of collaboration between University of Bath Libraries (UK) & Stellenbosch (South Africa). 🗓️ 11 May, 3pm 🎟️ Free & open to all online More: bit.ly/3ql72SY

Congratulations to Dr. Nkem Osuigwe (#AccessToInformation is a human right), the Wikimedia Newcomer of the Year! 🎉 Nkem helped start a partnership between the Wikimedia Foundation and AfLIA in 2020, using an existing professional network to generate over 27,000 edits since then. #Wikimania2022

Wow #AccessToInformation is a human right congratulations!!!!!!!! Newcomer of the Year Award! You are an inspiration!

Really looking forward to the Open Repositories Conference 2023, on our doorstep... 12-15 June, at the Lord Charles Hotel or2023.openrepositories.org #OpenRepos2023

The Gabriel Garcia Marquez Library just opened in a working class neighborhood in Barcelona. It’s magical. It’s real. And it’s the kind of place that makes you wonder why every city doesn’t give its residents palaces for the people. #library

I found lorraine j haricombe at Stellenbosch University!

Upcoming application deadline (January 15) for our Business Development & Partnerships position! All are welcome to apply! Come join our growing team working to sustain #openinfra for research and scholarship. ✨ #openscience #OpenAccess

Please share with those looking at doing an MPhil(Research). The scholarship is for 2 years and the student must be willing to be in Cape Town for the duration as it’s a full time position.

Attending UCT Ikeys vs SU Maties #uctalumni UCT

We have been truly and utterly spoiled at #openrepos2023. Thank you so much Stellenbosch University Library Ellen Tise Marié Roux - just incredible.

Please consider voting for Dr Louise van Rhyn for the Stellenbosch University Council. She is one of two candidates endorsed by #SUNewConvoRise as a progressive alum who will grow SU's excellence while tackling complex realities of a changing world. Vote here: sun.ac.za/english/manage…

Well done to Ms Tise: "SALI Trust Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Ms Ellen Tise, First President of LIASA , Senior Director, Stellenbosch University Library". #liasaconference2023 #FutureofLibraries

A shout out to my amazing UCT UCT Libraries colleague and friend, Itumeleng Mpofu! On the Mail & Guardian 2024 200 young South Africans list! Inspirational! Read the full accolade here mg.co.za/200youngsoutha…

Happy South African Librarians' Day to my fellow SA Librarians. #SALD2024

An absolute honour and privilege to have been nominated, shortlisted and awarded the Distinguished Women Researchers Award. Standing alongside all the phenomenal finalists was awesome. Thanks to the @dsigovza for the recognition and a superb evening at #SAWISA2024.

Please register at assaf-org-za.zoom.us/webinar/regist… AcademyofScienceSA

WANTED: 34 979 outstanding library items Fine Free Week returns to City libraries this September Return your overdue items, no questions asked! When: 5 – 11 September Where: Your local library #FineFreeWeekCT

AfLIA is teaming up with African libraries and the Wikimedia community to explore sustainable ways to combine library services with Wikimedia projects. Join us as we write the next chapter! (1/2) #IWIPALEproject #AfricanLibraries #OpenKnowledge web.aflia.net/empowering-afr…