Knowledge Unlatched

📢 KU Survey Says: More Open Access for the Humanities!

A recent survey of librarians, including KU's Librarian Committee, has sent a clear message: Arts and Humanities need a stronger presence in Open Access (OA) book collections.

While OA funding has increasingly shifted toward STEM and social sciences, it's crucial to remember that the book and the monograph remain the cornerstone of research in the Humanities. If we truly believe in equitable access to knowledge, we need to invest in these disciplines.

📖 Why does this matter?

✅ Humanities research thrives in long-form scholarship.
✅ Monographs are essential for deep, contextual analysis.
✅ OA ensures global access to crucial cultural and historical studies.

📚 Calling All Librarians: Help Shape KU’s Collections

Knowledge Unlatched (KU) invites librarians once again to join our growing (and global) Selection Committee—a diverse group of librarians from various parts of the globe who help shape our legacy collections of scholarly books.

This year, we’re expanding our Diamond Open Access offerings more than ever before, and your expertise is vital to ensure every collection is impactful and meaningful.

💡 How to Get Involved
If you’re interested in joining the KU Selection Committee, we’d love to hear from you! Simply reach out by mid-February:

📩 Email us at [email protected] with the subject line "KU Selection Committee"
or
📧 Email us directly for more information.

Let’s work together to make a difference in the world of scholarly publishing and Diamond Open Access.