Welcome to the OES Community!
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OES is an open-source software that benefits from being used and enhanced by the community.Within the OES community, researchers, developers, and representatives of various institutions collaborate to expand and improve OES as a research and publication infrastructure for open-access, lemmas-based publishing, in line with the needs of the academic community.
There are numerous ways to get involved and contribute to the development and dissemination of OES beyond code development. For example:
- contributing OES materials such as the manual or checklist or co-editng
- co-organising of or participating in our community meetings, both online and offline
- participating in public relations tasks (we are planning a new flyer, among other things)
- networking, e.g. introducing OES to the academic community, publishing on OES, using OES in workshops or courses)
- We are open to your ideas!
Would you like to participate in OES-related work? You are very welcome!
Since March 2025, our DFG project ComOES has supported the establishment and consolidation of OES.
Upcoming events
16 April 2026 | OES-MeetUp #6 | Online
The next OES MeetUp will take place on Thursday, 12 February 2026, 11:00 - 12:30 via Webex. Topic: Basic Introduction to the Open Encyclopedia System (OES). This course is not only for "OES beginners", but also for those who want to refresh their OES skills. Registration via email to: info@open-encyclopedia-system.org.
23–24 April 2026 | 5th OES community meeting | Freie Universität Berlin
Registrations are possible until 27 March 2026. Register via email to info@open-encyclopedia-system.org.
For the 5th time, we are inviting all OES users and interested parties to Berlin. Read more
OES MeetUps online | January to June 2026
We have now set the dates for our OES MeetUps for the first half of 2026: From February 2026 onwards, our OES MeetUps will usually be held on the second Thursday of each month, running from from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read more
Meet the community
The OES community meets in a variety of ways. Join us!
OES community meetings
Once or twice a year, OES users and interested parties gather at Freie Universität Berlin for the OES Community Meeting. These two-day events provide an opportunity to familiarise yourself with other OES applications and editorial teams, share knowledge and exchange ideas about the future development of OES.
Announcements are made on our website and in the OES newsletter.
OES MeetUps
Consultation hours and collaborative work - Our OES MeetUp takes place online once a month. It is an oppertunity for OES users and the OES team to meet and discuss current topics related to working with OES.
Do you have any questions about OES? Feel free to join us. You can find the dates of the next few meetings on our website and via the OES community mailing list.
OES community mailing list
The OES community mailing list is a platform for OES users and the OES team to share information on current topics related to OES, such as working with and developing the software, and building structures for a sustainable community. Community activities are also announced here.
Would you like to help shape the OES community?
We would be happy to add you to our mailing list.
To register, please send an email to info@open-encyclopedia-system.org
OES documents
To help you get started with OES and the community, we work closely with the community to prepare regularly updated materials. We look forward to your feedback and contributions!
OES manual - documentation and manual
Our manual is both a documentation and a handbook, offering examples to provide insight into the possible applications of OES. It contains everything you need to know about using OES in one place.
FAQs
We are currently compiling a list of answers to frequently asked questions for the FAQ section.
In preparation
OES checklist
Is the OES suitable for your reference work? Our checklist will help you make an informed decision.
In preparation
Help shape the OES community
Would you like to help shape the OES community? Do you have any ideas for formats, such as workshops at your institution? What about materials related to OES or conference contributions? Are you planning a project to further develop OES?
We would love to see the community grow! Join us at our MeetUps and community meetings, subscribe to the OES mailing list, or contact us via email at info@open-encyclopedia-system.org or at a conference. We look forward to hearing from you!