[IRTalk] OASPA's 'Next 50%' project: your voice matters to us

[Bernie Folan]

OASPA, in collaboration with Research Consulting, has today released a *Next
50% project-primer document *that frames a fresh conversation about the
future of open access. Visit today's
<https://www.oaspa.org/news/oaspas-next-50-project-your-voice-matters-at-a-critical-moment-for-open-access/>
onli
<https://www.oaspa.org/news/oaspas-next-50-project-your-voice-matters-at-a-critical-moment-for-open-access/>ne
post from OASPA
<https://www.oaspa.org/news/oaspas-next-50-project-your-voice-matters-at-a-critical-moment-for-open-access/>
 and see why we believe this is the moment to collectively reassess what
"open" truly means.

Our post will also link you to the primer document explaining the need for
a bolder and more comprehensive path forward, and will connect you to our *open
survey* about this effort that we hope you will respond to by 11 July. Feel
free to share this news
<https://www.oaspa.org/news/oaspas-next-50-project-your-voice-matters-at-a-critical-moment-for-open-access/>
widely. Every voice matters to us, and we look forward to your engagement.

Best wishes,
Bernie


*Bernie Folan*
Communications, Engagement and Outreach Manager, OASPA
OASPA, Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association
bernie.folan at oaspa.org
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