Promoting Open Access to Research in Academic Libraries, Dr Priti Jain

abernard102@gmail.com 2012-05-08

Summary:

Use the link above to access the full text article published in the current issue of the open access journal “Library Philosophy and Practice.” The introduction reads as follows: “‘A commitment to scholarly work carries with it a responsibility to circulate that work as widely as possible: this is the access principle. In the digital age, that responsibility includes exploring new publishing technologies and economic models to improve access to scholarly work. Wide circulation adds value to published work; it is a significant aspect of its claim to be knowledge. The right to know and the right to be known are inextricably mixed. Open Access can benefit both’ (Willinsky, 2010). Increasingly, this capacity to close the gap between developed and less developed countries through access to information becomes more important for educational, cultural, and scientific development. OA can foster information and knowledge sharing within research, educational, and scientific communities in traditionally economically disadvantaged regions (Canada, 2009). Based on the latest literature, this paper examines academic libraries' initiatives in promoting open access. It will also look at the obstacles and challenges faced in open access with specific reference to developing countries. First of all it would be suitable to appreciate the concept of open access.”

Link:

http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/jain.htm

Updated:

08/16/2012, 06:08

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Open Access Tracking Project (OATP) » abernard102@gmail.com

Tags:

oa.new oa.gold oa.business_models oa.publishers oa.licensing oa.green oa.copyright oa.south oa.libraries oa.ir oa.declarations oa.librarians oa.boai oa.recommendations oa.benefits oa.encouragement oa.definitions oa.repositories oa.libre oa.journals

Authors:

abernard

Date tagged:

05/08/2012, 07:31

Date published:

05/07/2012, 16:49