Libraly Journal

Libraly Journal ›› 2017, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (7): 82-88.

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Research on the Involvement of North American University Librariesin Digital Publishing

Liu Ziheng, Zeng Liying   

  • Online:2017-07-18 Published:2017-11-13

Abstract:

University libraries in North America are involved in digital publishing in five general ways:digital repository publishing, institutional repository publishing, open access journals publishing, funding open access publishing and digitizing special collections. This paper analyzes each way and compare
their similarities and differences in terms of content production, management process, product form,communication channel, opportunities and challenges.

Key words:

University library, Digital publishing, Model