« Free to All »: Library Publishing and the Challenge of Open Access
« There is a significant and important responsibility as libraries move into the role of publishing to retain our heritage of “access for all.” Connecting and c...
Auteur/autrice : Hans Dillaerts
Library Publishing is Special: Selection and Eligibility in Library Publishing
« Traditional publishing is based on ownership, commerce, paid exchanges, and scholarship as a commodity, while library activities are based on a service model ...
The Evolution of Publishing Agreements at the University of Michigan Library
« Taking as an example an open-access journal with a single editor, this article discusses the various configurations of rights agreements used by the Universit...
Alignment With Editors’ Expectations
« Library publishing is a growing area of interest for academic libraries as journal editors are increasingly seeking the services offered by libraries to start...
Open Textbooks at Oregon State University: A Case Study of New Opportunities for Academic Libraries and University Presses
« INTRODUCTION. This article describes a joint open textbook publishing initiative begun in 2013 between Oregon State University (OSU) Libraries and Press and t...
E-book Reading and its Impact on Academic Status of Students at Payame Noor University, Iran
« The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of taking advantage of electronic books on the academic progress of students at Payame Noor University, Ira...
Access to Information and Implications for Healthy Ageing in Africa: Challenges and Strategies for Public Libraries
« The elderly people are of intrinsic value to societies. Their health is Africa’s wealth. Unfortunately, Africa has serious health burden raging from diseases,...