Open access publishing and supporting a knowledge economy

Connotea Imports 2012-07-31

Summary:

Abstract: Paper presented at the Stellenbosch University Library 2010 Symposium / IFLA Presidential Meeting. Knowing is not enough: Engaging in the knowledge economy, 18 to 19 February 2010. Access to information and knowledge is a fundamental requirement for the development of a knowledge-based economy. From a publisher’s perspective the potential and pitfalls of open access publishing will be assessed in relation to providing a platform for a knowledge-based economy. The speaker will draw on experience gained as the Director of an open access Press in South Africa to address the issue.

Link:

https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/487

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oa.new oa.gold oa.africa oa.south_africa oa.slides oa.events oa.presentations oa.journals oa.south

Authors:

petersuber

Date tagged:

07/31/2012, 19:57

Date published:

02/26/2010, 10:32