A Platform for Closing the Open Data Feedback Loop Based on Web2.0 Functionality
« One essential characteristic of open data ecosystems is their development through feedback loops, discussions and dynamic data suppliers – user interact...
Auteur/autrice : Hans Dillaerts
« 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...
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...