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Research Data Access and Management in Modern Libraries

Author : Bhardwaj, Raj Kumar
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522584382
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Book Synopsis Research Data Access and Management in Modern Libraries by : Bhardwaj, Raj Kumar

Download or read book Research Data Access and Management in Modern Libraries written by Bhardwaj, Raj Kumar and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handling and archiving data should be done in a highly professional and quality-controlled manner. For academic and research libraries, it is required to know how to document data and support traceability, as well as to make it reusable and productive. However, these institutions have different requirements relating to the archiving and reusability of data. Therefore, a comprehensive source of information is required to understand data access and management within these organizations. Research Data Access and Management in Modern Libraries is a critical scholarly resource that delves into innovative data management strategies and strategy implementation in library settings and provides best practices to stakeholders using the latest tools and technology. It further explores concepts such as research data management, data access, data preservation, building document and data institutional repositories, applications of Web 2.0 tools, mobile technology applications in data access, and conducting information literacy programs. This book is ideal for librarians, information specialists, research scholars, students, IT managers, computer scientists, policymakers, educators, and academic administrators.

Data Management

Author : Margaret E. Henderson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 144226439X
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Book Synopsis Data Management by : Margaret E. Henderson

Download or read book Data Management written by Margaret E. Henderson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Libraries organize information and data is information, so it is natural that librarians should help people who need to find, organize, use, or store data. Organizations need evidence for decision making; data provides that evidence. Inventors and creators build upon data collected by others. All around us, people need data. Librarians can help increase the relevance of their library to the research and education mission of their institution by learning more about data and how to manage it. Data Management will guide readers through: Understanding data management basics and best practices. Using the reference interview to help with data management Writing data management plans for grants. Starting and growing a data management service. Finding collaborators inside and outside the library. Collecting and using data in different disciplines.

Handbook of Research on Knowledge and Organization Systems in Library and Information Science

Author : Holland, Barbara Jane
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799872599
Total Pages : 574 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Research on Knowledge and Organization Systems in Library and Information Science by : Holland, Barbara Jane

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Knowledge and Organization Systems in Library and Information Science written by Holland, Barbara Jane and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-06-25 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to changes in the learning and research environment, changes in the behavior of library users, and unique global disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries have had to adapt and evolve to remain up-to-date and responsive to their users. Thus, libraries are adding new, digital resources and services while maintaining most of the old, traditional resources and services. New areas of research and inquiry in the field of library and information science explore the applications of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to better serve and expand the library community. The Handbook of Research on Knowledge and Organization Systems in Library and Information Science examines new technologies and systems and their application and adoption within libraries. This handbook provides a global perspective on current and future trends concerning library and information science. Covering topics such as machine learning, library management, ICTs, blockchain technology, social media, and augmented reality, this book is essential for librarians, library directors, library technicians, media specialists, data specialists, catalogers, information resource officers, administrators, IT consultants and specialists, academicians, and students.

Data Management for Libraries

Author : Laura Krier
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 1555709699
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (557 download)

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Download or read book Data Management for Libraries written by Laura Krier and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the National Science Foundation joined the National Institutes of Health in requiring that grant proposals include a data management plan, academic librarians have been inundated with related requests from faculty and campus-based grant consulting offices. Data management is a new service area for many library staff, requiring careful planning and implementation. This guide offers a start-to-finish primer on understanding, building, and maintaining a data management service, showing another way the academic library can be invaluable to researchers. Krier and Strasser of the California Digital Library guide readers through every step of a data management plan by Offering convincing arguments to persuade researchers to create a data management plan, with advice on collaborating with them Laying out all the foundations of starting a service, complete with sample data librarian job descriptions and data management plans Providing tips for conducting successful data management interviews Leading readers through making decisions about repositories and other infrastructure Addressing sensitive questions such as ownership, intellectual property, sharing and access, metadata, and preservation This LITA guide will help academic librarians work with researchers, faculty, and other stakeholders to effectively organize, preserve, and provide access to research data.

Handbook of Research on Digital Content Management and Development in Modern Libraries

Author : Thanuskodi, S.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799822028
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Research on Digital Content Management and Development in Modern Libraries by : Thanuskodi, S.

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Digital Content Management and Development in Modern Libraries written by Thanuskodi, S. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection assessment can be defined as the systematic quantitative and qualitative measurement of the degree to which a library’s collections meet the library’s goals, objectives, and the needs of its users. E-resources are creating new challenges for collection assessment, which require that the collection be measured, analyzed, and judged according to specific criteria for relevancy, size, quality, and use. The Handbook of Research on Digital Content Management and Development in Modern Libraries is a critical scholarly resource that examines collection management and quality within information services. Featuring a wide range of topics such as e-resources, knowledge management, and consortia, this book is ideal for professionals, academicians, academic librarians, researchers, and students in the fields of library and information science, education, computer science, and information technology. Moreover, the book will provide insights and support executives concerned with the management of expertise, knowledge, information, and organizational development in different types of work communities and environments.

Research Data Management

Author : Joyce M. Ray
Publisher : Purdue University Press
ISBN 13 : 1557536643
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (575 download)

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Download or read book Research Data Management written by Joyce M. Ray and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has become increasingly accepted that important digital data must be retained and shared in order to preserve and promote knowledge, advance research in and across all disciplines of scholarly endeavor, and maximize the return on investment of public funds. To meet this challenge, colleges and universities are adding data services to existing infrastructures by drawing on the expertise of information professionals who are already involved in the acquisition, management and preservation of data in their daily jobs. Data services include planning and implementing good data management practices, thereby increasing researchers' ability to compete for grant funding and ensuring that data collections with continuing value are preserved for reuse. This volume provides a framework to guide information professionals in academic libraries, presses, and data centers through the process of managing research data from the planning stages through the life of a grant project and beyond. It illustrates principles of good practice with use-case examples and illuminates promising data service models through case studies of innovative, successful projects and collaborations.

Applied Guide for Event Study Research in Supply Chain Management

Author : Wood, Lincoln C.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799889718
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Book Synopsis Applied Guide for Event Study Research in Supply Chain Management by : Wood, Lincoln C.

Download or read book Applied Guide for Event Study Research in Supply Chain Management written by Wood, Lincoln C. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-06-17 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While researchers have commonly used event studies in other research areas, the use in supply chain management research is limited—but growing. However, there remain several important research design considerations that must be accounted for over the process of planning, executing, and writing event studies. Because of this, many issues and sources of uncertainty emerge among students and early researchers. There is a need for a comprehensive guide to these common issues and how to address them, delving into the nuances and steps to take. Applied Guide for Event Study Research in Supply Chain Management supports graduate students and researchers to understand how to develop, execute, and publish event studies, specifically in the area of supply chain management, with valuable support for wider management studies. This book anticipates many reviewer and editorial concerns and questions and explores how to design a study that addresses issues before they arise, or how to tackle the issue during the review process. Covering topics such as alternative study designs, event study methods, and interpreting research results, this premier reference source is an indispensable resource for students and faculty of higher education, business executives and managers, librarians, government officials, researchers, and academicians.

The Medical Library Association Guide to Data Management for Librarians

Author : Lisa Federer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442264284
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Book Synopsis The Medical Library Association Guide to Data Management for Librarians by : Lisa Federer

Download or read book The Medical Library Association Guide to Data Management for Librarians written by Lisa Federer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technological advances and the rise of collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches have changed the practice of research. The 21st century researcher not only faces the challenge of managing increasingly complex datasets, but also new data sharing requirements from funders and journals. Success in today’s research enterprise requires an understanding of how to work effectively with data, yet most researchers have never had any formal training in data management. Libraries have begun developing services and programs to help researchers meet the demands of the data-driven research enterprise, giving librarians exciting new opportunities to use their expertise and skills. The Medical Library Association Guide to Data Management for Librarians highlights the many ways that librarians are addressing researchers’ changing needs at a variety of institutions, including academic, hospital, and government libraries. Each chapter ends with “pearls of wisdom,” a bulleted list of 5-10 takeaway messages from the chapter that will help readers quickly put the ideas from the chapter into practice. From theoretical foundations to practical applications, this book provides a background for librarians who are new to data management as well as new ideas and approaches for experienced data librarians.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Child, Adolescent, and Adult Development

Author : Silton, Nava R.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1668434865
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (684 download)

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Book Synopsis The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Child, Adolescent, and Adult Development by : Silton, Nava R.

Download or read book The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Child, Adolescent, and Adult Development written by Silton, Nava R. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-04-08 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted individuals, families, communities, states, and countries in ways that were never expected. A closer study of how the pandemic affected different areas of individuals’ development and mental and physical health, while also offering best practices and therapies for contending with extreme changes in life, is necessary to successfully move forward. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Child, Adolescent, and Adult Development delves into how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted schooling, relationships, and mental, physical, and developmental health as well as how it adversely impacted those with disabilities. This publication is beneficial to those in academic settings within a variety of disciplines including psychology, sociology, epidemiology, public health, among others, as well as for laypeople and educational institutions who are trying to work through the impact of the pandemic and to better comprehend the changes, aftermath, and best practices for progressing. Covering a range of topics such as creative art therapy and child abuse, this essential reference is ideal for researchers, academicians, practitioners, administrators, instructors, counselors, and students.

Education Reform in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Author : Ariyo, Oluwunmi
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799889947
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Education Reform in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic written by Ariyo, Oluwunmi and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-02-25 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The COVID-19 pandemic caused institutions to rethink traditional practices and consider new ways of learning and approaching students, faculty, and staff. Though not always embraced in the past, colleges and universities turned to online education in order to keep students enrolled as the health of students had to be prioritized. For institutions that may not have had health services on campus, such as community colleges, these needs called for more planning and options for referral of services. Education Reform in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic educates individuals regarding the impact of COVID-19 on higher education institutions internally and externally and considers the lessons learned as well as what could be next. The book also presents solutions to the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic wrought on universities and colleges and looks toward using those solutions for future applications. Covering a range of topics such as student engagement, enrollment, and virtual spaces, it is an ideal resource for administrators, educators, mental health professionals, faculty, universities, and students.

Opportunities and Challenges for Computational Social Science Methods

Author : Abanoz, Enes
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799885550
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Book Synopsis Opportunities and Challenges for Computational Social Science Methods by : Abanoz, Enes

Download or read book Opportunities and Challenges for Computational Social Science Methods written by Abanoz, Enes and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-03-18 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are living in a digital era in which most of our daily activities take place online. This has created a big data phenomenon that has been subject to scientific research with increasingly available tools and processing power. As a result, a growing number of social science scholars are using computational methods for analyzing social behavior. To further the area, these evolving methods must be made known to sociological research scholars. Opportunities and Challenges for Computational Social Science Methods focuses on the implementation of social science methods and the opportunities and challenges of these methods. This book sheds light on the infrastructure that should be built to gain required skillsets, the tools used in computational social sciences, and the methods developed and applied into computational social sciences. Covering topics like computational communication, ecological cognition, and natural language processing, this book is an essential resource for researchers, data scientists, scholars, students, professors, sociologists, and academicians.

Global Perspectives on Information Security Regulations: Compliance, Controls, and Assurance

Author : Francia III, Guillermo A.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799883922
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Book Synopsis Global Perspectives on Information Security Regulations: Compliance, Controls, and Assurance by : Francia III, Guillermo A.

Download or read book Global Perspectives on Information Security Regulations: Compliance, Controls, and Assurance written by Francia III, Guillermo A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-05-27 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent decades have seen a proliferation of cybersecurity guidance in the form of government regulations and standards with which organizations must comply. As society becomes more heavily dependent on cyberspace, increasing levels of security measures will need to be established and maintained to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Global Perspectives on Information Security Regulations: Compliance, Controls, and Assurance summarizes current cybersecurity guidance and provides a compendium of innovative and state-of-the-art compliance and assurance practices and tools. It provides a synopsis of current cybersecurity guidance that organizations should consider so that management and their auditors can regularly evaluate their extent of compliance. Covering topics such as cybersecurity laws, deepfakes, and information protection, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for cybersecurity consultants and professionals, IT specialists, business leaders and managers, government officials, faculty and administration of both K-12 and higher education, libraries, students and educators of higher education, researchers, and academicians.

Research Anthology on Collaboration, Digital Services, and Resource Management for the Sustainability of Libraries

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799881059
Total Pages : 1096 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Book Synopsis Research Anthology on Collaboration, Digital Services, and Resource Management for the Sustainability of Libraries by : Management Association, Information Resources

Download or read book Research Anthology on Collaboration, Digital Services, and Resource Management for the Sustainability of Libraries written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 1096 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faced with increased budget cuts, libraries must continue to advance their services through new technologies and practices in order to keep pace with the rapid changes society is currently facing. The once traditional in-person services offered can no longer be the only option, and to keep themselves afloat, libraries must offer more in terms of digital services. The convenience of offering mobile and digital services brings a new wave of accessibility to libraries and a new question on just how much libraries will need to change to meet the newfound needs of its patrons. Beyond offering these digital services, libraries are incorporating other types of technology in multifaceted ways such as utilizing artificial intelligence practices, social media, and big data management. Moreover, libraries are increasingly looking for ways to partner and collaborate with the community, faculty, students, and other libraries in order to keep abreast of the best practices and needs of their users. The Research Anthology on Collaboration, Digital Services, and Resource Management for the Sustainability of Libraries explores emerging strategies and technologies that are redefining the role of the library within communities and academia. This reference book covers extensive ground on all the ways libraries have shifted to manage their resources, digitalize their services, and market themselves within the new technological revolution. These continued shifts for libraries come with benefits, challenges, and future projections that are critical for discussion as libraries continue to strive to remain updated and relevant in times of change. This book is ideal for librarians, archivists, collection managers, IT specialists, electronic resource librarians, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students who are interested in the current state of libraries and how they are transforming to fit modern needs.

Encyclopedia of Data Science and Machine Learning

Author : Wang, John
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799892212
Total Pages : 3296 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Data Science and Machine Learning written by Wang, John and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-01-20 with total page 3296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big data and machine learning are driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution. With the age of big data upon us, we risk drowning in a flood of digital data. Big data has now become a critical part of both the business world and daily life, as the synthesis and synergy of machine learning and big data has enormous potential. Big data and machine learning are projected to not only maximize citizen wealth, but also promote societal health. As big data continues to evolve and the demand for professionals in the field increases, access to the most current information about the concepts, issues, trends, and technologies in this interdisciplinary area is needed. The Encyclopedia of Data Science and Machine Learning examines current, state-of-the-art research in the areas of data science, machine learning, data mining, and more. It provides an international forum for experts within these fields to advance the knowledge and practice in all facets of big data and machine learning, emphasizing emerging theories, principals, models, processes, and applications to inspire and circulate innovative findings into research, business, and communities. Covering topics such as benefit management, recommendation system analysis, and global software development, this expansive reference provides a dynamic resource for data scientists, data analysts, computer scientists, technical managers, corporate executives, students and educators of higher education, government officials, researchers, and academicians.

The Data Librarian’s Handbook

Author : Robin Rice
Publisher : Facet Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1783300477
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book The Data Librarian’s Handbook written by Robin Rice and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insider’s guide to data librarianship packed full of practical examples and advice for any library and information professional learning to deal with data. Interest in data has been growing in recent years. Support for this peculiar class of digital information – its use, preservation and curation, and how to support researchers’ production and consumption of it in ever greater volumes to create new knowledge, is needed more than ever. Many librarians and information professionals are finding their working life is pulling them toward data support or research data management but lack the skills required. The Data Librarian’s Handbook, written by two data librarians with over 30 years’ combined experience, unpicks the everyday role of the data librarian and offers practical guidance on how to collect, curate and crunch data for economic, social and scientific purposes. With contemporary case studies from a range of institutions and disciplines, tips for best practice, study aids and links to key resources, this book is a must-read for all new entrants to the field, library and information students and working professionals. Key topics covered include: • the evolution of data libraries and data archives • handling data compared to other forms of information • managing and curating data to ensure effective use and longevity • how to incorporate data literacy into mainstream library instruction and information literacy training • how to develop an effective institutional research data management (RDM) policy and infrastructure • how to support and review a data management plan (DMP) for a project, a key requirement for most research funders • approaches for developing, managing and promoting data repositories • handling and sharing confidential or sensitive data • supporting open scholarship and open science, ensuring data are discoverable, accessible, intelligible and assessable. This title is for the practising data librarian, possibly new in their post with little experience of providing data support. It is also for managers and policy-makers, public service librarians, research data management coordinators and data support staff. It will also appeal to students and lecturers in iSchools and other library and information degree programmes where academic research support is taught.

Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Knowledge Access in Academic Libraries

Author : Masenya, Tlou Maggie
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1668433664
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (684 download)

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Book Synopsis Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Knowledge Access in Academic Libraries by : Masenya, Tlou Maggie

Download or read book Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Knowledge Access in Academic Libraries written by Masenya, Tlou Maggie and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-06-24 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An increasing number of academic libraries worldwide are adopting innovative technologies in creating, organizing, storing, managing, disseminating, preserving, and enhancing access to their vital knowledge in order to adapt to the changing library environment and to stay relevant in the digital world. This transition necessitates a need for best practices and reimagined strategies of implementing innovative technologies to ensure sustainable knowledge access and increase knowledge sharing. Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Knowledge Access in Academic Libraries aims to provide best practices, innovative strategies, theoretical frameworks, conceptual frameworks, and empirical research findings regarding the application of emerging and innovative technologies in managing, preserving, and enhancing knowledge access in academic libraries worldwide. Covering a range of topics such as artificial intelligence, knowledge organization, records management, and library services, this reference work is ideal for librarians, researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.

Open Science in Africa

Author : Katie Wilson
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2832532500
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (325 download)

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Download or read book Open Science in Africa written by Katie Wilson and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-08-30 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is an ongoing transition in the research enterprise towards Open Science (OS), increasing transparency in researchers’ collaboration, knowledge exchange, and how science is organized. The Open Access (OA) movement can be seen as a case study of the challenges that this transition can present. For example, despite all the advantages of OA and the fact that the concept is exceptionally strong as a principle, it is yet to be implemented across all institutions, particularly in Africa. Even though research productivity from the African continent has increased over the last two decades, the global north still dominates the scholarly communication and publication sphere. High article processing charges (APCs) can make it difficult for some African researchers to publish in highly rated- and respected academic journals, which are critical to their career advancement. Fee waivers and discounts are available but eligibility and percentages vary by publisher and predatory publishing presents a challenge to African researchers. In addition, the exclusion of many African publication sources from the major bibliographic databases such as Scopus and the Web of Science skews and limits bibliometric analysis and influences the outcomes of world university rankings. This Research Topic aims to investigate the transition to OS in the African continent. This will include researchers' and other stakeholders’ (support services, policy makers) concerns regarding OS as well as the advantages it offers them. Moreover, the role of new technologies is also of interest in the implementation of OA as it is the knowledge divide between different countries and regions. It is also crucial to address what needs to change in the research enterprise to make OS a worthwhile venture/practice for most researchers and research role-players and how they can cope with the contradictory challenges.