On October 15th, 2025, Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB, the German National Library of Science and Technology) announced the PKP Open Journal Systems (OJS) Deutschland Consortium 2026 – 2028 on the TIB Blog. Diesen Beitrag auf Deutsch lesen.
At PKP, part of our mission has always been to support sustainable, community-driven open scholarly infrastructure. That’s why we’re delighted by the announcement from TIB launching the PKP Open Journal Systems Deutschland 2026 – 2028 Consortium — a new initiative inviting German academic institutions to join forces in support of PKP infrastructure.
Why this new consortium matters
- The consortium is designed to “enable easier memberships for Germany’s academic institutions,” simplifying participation in support of our software ecosystem.
- Given the widespread adoption of OJS, particularly among diamond open access journals and German-language independent publishers, this consortium helps secure and strengthen that infrastructure.
- By building a community-based support network, we’re promote sustainability, resilience, and shared ownership of open-source publishing tools — aligning with both PKP and TIB’s commitment to open knowledge and scholarship.
A moment to say thank you
We wish to express our deep gratitude to Marco Tullney and TIB — long-standing friends, Strategic Development Partner, and champions of open access. Over the years, TIB’s contributions have made a tangible difference with operations and infrastructure support, software development and translations, sustainability, and bridging with the German OJS community.
With the launch of this new consortium, TIB is reaffirming its leadership and commitment to open infrastructure — and encouraging others to join in. This collective effort inspires us and strengthens the foundations on which open scholarly publishing can thrive globally.
What comes next
We look forward to welcoming new members to the consortium, especially academic institutions in Germany, and to watching how this initiative helps further secure and evolve OJS and related PKP infrastructure. We anticipate that, together, we will:
- Maintain and improve open-source publishing tools.
- Support a diverse range of journals, including independent, non-profit, multilingual and diamond OA publications.
- Foster solidarity and shared stewardship across institutions — because open access works best when it’s a community endeavour.
Once again: Thank you, TIB. We are proud to call you partners — and excited for what comes next.
If you are interested in joining the PKP Open Journal Systems Deutschland 2026 – 2028 Consortium, please check the announcement and details on the TIB Blog. Diesen Beitrag auf Deutsch lesen.
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