Libraly Journal

Libraly Journal ›› 2017, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (8): 41-46.

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Effects of Open Access Publishing on the Information Resource Development of Libraries

Tian Xiaodi   

  • Online:2017-08-15 Published:2017-11-13

Abstract:

Considering the effects of open access publishing on the information resource development of libraries, the paper makes proposals to guarantee the abilities of library to develop information resource and knowledge service. It discusses the models of open access publishing and the challenges, as well
opportunities, thus posed on the libraries. It also summarizes and analyzes the practices of academic libraries at home and abroad involved in open access publishing. It advocates that academic libraries should enhance the understanding of open access publishing, prepare themselves with corresponding faculty, technology, and relevant research, and strengthen the cooperation with other libraries, so as to change the information resource development model from passive to active, and expand the library’s development capability in the regard.

Key words:

Open access publishing, Information resource development, Library