Following OA Week, we’re keeping the conversation going. In this Special Edition of The Link, we look at what it takes to move from access to impact, with new evidence on gold OA, insights from China’s growing OA landscape, practical experiences from librarians, and a look at the next chapter for open data.

A decade of open data

Progress, challenges and how institutions can support

Open data has come a long way over the past decade, but the next chapter is about turning awareness into everyday practice. As expectations around data sharing continue to evolve, institutions have an important role in providing the infrastructure, skills and support researchers need. From strengthening open data practices to preparing data for an AI-driven research environment, libraries and institutions can help make research data more reusable, trustworthy and valuable.

Insights & Trends  

How gold OA demonstrates research value

Gold open access delivers greater readership, citations and reach, giving libraries evidence to guide publishing choices and increase research impact.

Read the key findings →

The global impact of China’s OA growth

As gold OA grows rapidly in China, research is reaching wider global audiences and creating new opportunities for international collaboration.

Follow China’s OA journey →

Turning OA strategy into practical action

Librarians share practical ways to turn OA strategy into action, from transformative agreements and data-driven advocacy to demonstrating value and impact.

Hear from three librarians →

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