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Open Access

Author : Peter Suber
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262517639
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book Open Access written by Peter Suber and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2012-07-20 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise introduction to the basics of open access, describing what it is (and isn't) and showing that it is easy, fast, inexpensive, legal, and beneficial. The Internet lets us share perfect copies of our work with a worldwide audience at virtually no cost. We take advantage of this revolutionary opportunity when we make our work “open access”: digital, online, free of charge, and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions. Open access is made possible by the Internet and copyright-holder consent, and many authors, musicians, filmmakers, and other creators who depend on royalties are understandably unwilling to give their consent. But for 350 years, scholars have written peer-reviewed journal articles for impact, not for money, and are free to consent to open access without losing revenue. In this concise introduction, Peter Suber tells us what open access is and isn't, how it benefits authors and readers of research, how we pay for it, how it avoids copyright problems, how it has moved from the periphery to the mainstream, and what its future may hold. Distilling a decade of Suber's influential writing and thinking about open access, this is the indispensable book on the subject for researchers, librarians, administrators, funders, publishers, and policy makers.

The Access Principle

Author : John Willinsky
Publisher : Digital Libraries and Electron
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book The Access Principle written by John Willinsky and published by Digital Libraries and Electron. This book was released on 2006 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Questions about access to scholarship have always raged. The great libraries of the past stood as arguments for increasing access. John Willinsky describes the latest chapter in this ongoing story - online open access publishing by scholarly journals and makes a case for open access as a public good.

Reassembling Scholarly Communications

Author : Martin Paul Eve
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262362864
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book Reassembling Scholarly Communications written by Martin Paul Eve and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A range of perspectives on the complex political, philosophical, and pragmatic implications of opening research and scholarship through digital technologies. The Open Access Movement proposes to remove price and permission barriers for accessing peer-reviewed research work--to use the power of the internet to duplicate material at an infinitesimal cost-per-copy. In this volume, contributors show that open access does not exist in a technological vacuum; there are complex political, philosophical, and pragmatic implications for opening research through digital technologies. The contributors examine open access across spans of colonial legacies, knowledge frameworks, publics and politics, archives and digital preservation, infrastructures and platforms, and global communities.

Knowledge Unbound

Author : Peter Suber
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262329565
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book Knowledge Unbound written by Peter Suber and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2016-04-06 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Influential writings make the case for open access to research, explore its implications, and document the early struggles and successes of the open access movement. Peter Suber has been a leading advocate for open access since 2001 and has worked full time on issues of open access since 2003. As a professor of philosophy during the early days of the internet, he realized its power and potential as a medium for scholarship. As he writes now, “it was like an asteroid crash, fundamentally changing the environment, challenging dinosaurs to adapt, and challenging all of us to figure out whether we were dinosaurs.” When Suber began putting his writings and course materials online for anyone to use for any purpose, he soon experienced the benefits of that wider exposure. In 2001, he started a newsletter—the Free Online Scholarship Newsletter, which later became the SPARC Open Access Newsletter—in which he explored the implications of open access for research and scholarship. This book offers a selection of some of Suber's most significant and influential writings on open access from 2002 to 2010. In these texts, Suber makes the case for open access to research; answers common questions, objections, and misunderstandings; analyzes policy issues; and documents the growth and evolution of open access during its most critical early decade.

Open Praxis, Open Access

Author : Darren Chase
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838918980
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Open Praxis, Open Access written by Darren Chase and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This landmark collection will help readers understand the open access movement, open data, open educational resources, open knowledge, and the opportunities for an open and transformed world they promise.

Open Access Musicology

Author : Louis Epstein
Publisher : Lever Press
ISBN 13 : 1643150227
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book Open Access Musicology written by Louis Epstein and published by Lever Press. This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the fall of 2015, a collection of faculty at liberal arts colleges began a conversation about the challenges we faced as instructors: Why were there so few course materials accessible to undergraduates and lay readers that reflected current scholarly debate? How can we convey the relevance of studying music history to current and future generations of students? And how might we represent and reflect the myriad, often conflicting perspectives, positions, and identities that make up both music’s history and the writers of history? Here we offer one response to those questions. Open Access Musicology is a collection of essays, written in an accessible style and with a focus on modes of inquiry rather than content coverage. Our authors draw from their experience as scholars but also as teachers. They have been asked to describe why they became musicologists in the first place and how their individual paths led to the topics they explore and the questions they pose. Like most scholarly literature, the essays have all been reviewed by experts in the field. Unlike all scholarly literature, the essays have also been reviewed by students at a variety of institutions for clarity and relevance. These essays are intended for undergraduates, graduate students, and interested readers without any particular expertise. They can be incorporated into courses on a range of topics as standalone readings or used to supplement textbooks. The topics introduce and explore a variety of subjects, practices, and methods but, above all, seek to stimulate classroom discussion on music history’s relevance to performers, listeners, and citizens.

Understanding Open Access

Author : Lexi Rubow
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Open Access written by Lexi Rubow and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Life of Learning

Author : Peter Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A Life of Learning written by Peter Brown and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Open Access

Author : Walt Crawford
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838911064
Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Open Access written by Walt Crawford and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2011-03-08 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing the subject from the library perspective while taking a realistic view of corporate interests, Crawford presents a coherent review of what open access is & what it may become.

Open Access

Author : Neil Jacobs
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1780632118
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Open Access written by Neil Jacobs and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2006-07-31 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together many of the worlds leading open access experts to provide an analysis of the key strategic, technical and economic aspects on the topic of open access. Open access to research papers is perhaps a defining debate for publishers, librarians, university managers and many researchers within the international academic community. Starting with a description of the current situation and its shortcomings, this book then defines the varieties of open access and addresses some of the many misunderstandings to which the term sometimes gives rise. There are chapters on the technologies involved, researchers, perspectives, and the business models of key players. These issues are then illustrated in a series of case studies from around the world, including the USA, UK, Netherlands, Australia and India. Open access is a far-reaching shift in scholarly communication, and the book concludes by going beyond todays debate and looking at the kind of research world that would be possible with open access to research outputs. - Chapters by leading experts in the field, including Professor Jean-Claude Gu餯n, Clifford Lynch, Stevan Harnad, Peter Suber, Charles Bailey, Jr., Alma Swan, Fred Friend, John Shipp and Leo Waaijers - Discussion of open access from a wide range of perspectives - Country case studies, summarising open access in the USA, UK Netherlands, Australia and India

Open Access to STM Information

Author : Anthi Katsirikou
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3110253283
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Open Access to STM Information written by Anthi Katsirikou and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2011 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a plethora of different viewpoints and research results from all over the world, bringing them together to provide a global perspectiveon the various issues that comprise "open access". Topics include copyright, best practices and management, open access and society, repositories, journals, publications and publishing, services and technology, quality andevaluation. The book offers a holistic focus on open access and can serve as a useful learning tool for students and professionals.

Open Access Implications for Sustainable Social, Political, and Economic Development

Author : Jain, Priti
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799850196
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Open Access Implications for Sustainable Social, Political, and Economic Development written by Jain, Priti and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-09-18 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Open access publishing can be used as a strategic tool to avail access to information and achieve universal literacy. Open access has gained importance over the past 15 years by making knowledge available to all, without any barrier of affordability or restrictions on using this knowledge to inform and develop. Open access contributes to scientific research excellence, disseminates research results to a wider community, and promotes multi-disciplinary and collaborative research. Issues of sustainable development and open access are major concerns in librarianship and information management, particularly as the international library and information management community is focusing on how to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. Open Access Implications for Sustainable Social, Political, and Economic Development is a pivotal reference source that provides an understanding of the concept of open access within the context of social, political, and economic development and deliberates the critical issues and challenges that face the implementation of open access and its impact on the global economy and sustainable development. While highlighting a broad range of topics including digital scholarship, open data, and ethics, this book is ideally designed for librarians, information science professionals, government officials, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and students.

Open Access: Open Problems

Author : Giandomenico Sica
Publisher : Polimetrica s.a.s.
ISBN 13 : 8876990534
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (769 download)

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Download or read book Open Access: Open Problems written by Giandomenico Sica and published by Polimetrica s.a.s.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Implementing Open Access Mandates in Europe

Author : Birgit Schmidt
Publisher : Universitätsverlag Göttingen
ISBN 13 : 386395095X
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (639 download)

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Download or read book Implementing Open Access Mandates in Europe written by Birgit Schmidt and published by Universitätsverlag Göttingen. This book was released on 2012 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The implementation of open access policies in Europe is a socio-technical undertaking whereby a wide range of stakeholders work together to bring out the benefits of open access for European and global research. This work provides a unique overview of national awareness of open access in 32 European countries involving all EU member states and in addition, Norway, Iceland, Croatia, Switzerland and Turkey. It describes funder and institutional open access mandates in Europe and national strategies to introduce and implement them. An overview of the current European repository infrastructures is given, including institutional and disciplinary repositories, national repository networks, information portals and support networks. This work also outlines OpenAIREplus, a continuation project which aims to widen the scope of OpenAIRE by connecting publications to contextual information, such as research data and funding information. Opportunities for collaboration in order to achieve European and global synergies are also highlighted. The OpenAIRE project, a joint collaboration among 38 partners from 27 European countries, has built up a network of open repositories providing free online access to knowledge produced by researchers receiving grants from the European Commission or the European Research Council. It provides support structures for researchers, operates an electronic infrastructure and a portal to access all user-level services and works with several subject communities. Birgit Schmidt is affi liated with Goettingen State and University Library. Iryna Kuchma is affi liated with EIFL. The implementation of open access policies in Europe is a socio-technical undertaking whereby a wide range of stakeholders work together to bring out the benefits of open access for European and global research. This work provides a unique overview of national awareness of open access in 32 European countries involving all EU member states and in addition, Norway, Iceland, Croatia, Switzerland and Turkey. It describes funder and institutional open access mandates in Europe and national strategies to introduce and implement them. An overview of the current European repository infrastructures is given, including institutional and disciplinary repositories, national repository networks, information portals and support networks. This work also outlines OpenAIREplus, a continuation project which aims to widen the scope of OpenAIRE by connecting publications to contextual info ...

Open Access and the Future of Scholarly Communication

Author : Kevin L. Smith
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442273038
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Open Access and the Future of Scholarly Communication written by Kevin L. Smith and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is impossible to imagine the future of academic libraries without an extensive consideration of open access—the removal of price and permission barriers from scholarly research online. As textbook and journal subscription prices continue to rise, improvements in technology make online dissemination of scholarship less expensive, and faculty recognize the practical and philosophical appeal of making their work available to wider audiences. As a consequences, libraries have begun to consider a wide variety of open access “flavors” and business models. These new possibilities have significant impact on both library services and collection policies, and the call for new skills within library staffing. Volume 9 of the series Creating the 21st-Century Academic Library is the first of two addressing the topic of open access in academic libraries and focuses on policy and infrastructure for libraries that wish to provide leadership on their campus in the transition to more open forms of scholarship. Chapters in the book discuss how to make the case for open access on campus, as well as the political and policy implications of libraries that themselves want to become publishing entities. Infrastructure issues are also addressed including metadata standards and research management services. Also considered here is how interlibrary loan, preservation and the library’s role in providing textbooks, support the concept of open access. It is hoped that this volume, and the series in general, will be a valuable and exciting addition to the discussions and planning surrounding the future directions, services, and careers in the 21st-century academic library.

Handbook of Research on the Global View of Open Access and Scholarly Communications

Author : Alemneh, Daniel Gelaw
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799898075
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Research on the Global View of Open Access and Scholarly Communications written by Alemneh, Daniel Gelaw and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-04-29 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an information and knowledge society, access to information and knowledge is a basic human right, making equitable and fair access to information and knowledge paramount. Open Access (OA) plays a huge role in addressing inequities as well as broad-based and inclusive scientific progress. On the surface, the number of publications discussing OA issues from various angles are on the rise. However, what is missing is a comprehensive assessment of the extent of OA implementation and a discussion of how to proceed in integrating OA issues from various perspectives. The Handbook of Research on the Global View of Open Access and Scholarly Communications articulates OA concepts and issues while demystifying the state-of-the-art knowledge domain in the areas of OA and scholarly communications from diverse perspectives as well as implications for the information and knowledge society. Covering topics such as ethics, copyright challenges, and open access initiatives, this book is a dynamic resource for publishers, librarians, higher education administrators, policymakers, students and educators of higher education, researchers, and academicians.

Open Access and the Humanities

Author : Martin Paul Eve
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316195732
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Open Access and the Humanities written by Martin Paul Eve and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-11-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you work in a university, you are almost certain to have heard the term 'open access' in the past couple of years. You may also have heard either that it is the utopian answer to all the problems of research dissemination or perhaps that it marks the beginning of an apocalyptic new era of 'pay-to-say' publishing. In this book, Martin Paul Eve sets out the histories, contexts and controversies for open access, specifically in the humanities. Broaching practical elements alongside economic histories, open licensing, monographs and funder policies, this book is a must-read for both those new to ideas about open-access scholarly communications and those with an already keen interest in the latest developments for the humanities. This title is also available as Open Access via Cambridge Books Online.