Open Access, Open Source and Digital Libraries: A Current Trend in University Libraries around the World
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| Title: | Open Access, Open Source and Digital Libraries: A Current Trend in University Libraries around the World |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Krishnamurthy, M. |
| Source: | Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems. 2008 42(1):48-55. |
| Availability: | Emerald. 875 Massachusetts Avenue 7th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139. Tel: 888-622-0075; Fax: 617-354-6875; e-mail: america@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: www.emeraldinsight.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2008 |
| Intended Audience: | Media Staff |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Electronic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Software, Academic Libraries, Developing Nations |
| DOI: | 10.1108/00330330810851582 |
| ISSN: | 0033-0337 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the open access and open source movement in the digital library world. Design/methodology/approach: A review of key developments in the open access and open source movement is provided. Findings: Open source software and open access to research findings are of great use to scholars in developing nations. Originality/value: This paper provides useful information about software for institutions introducing digital library concepts. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2009 |
| Accession Number: | EJ860312 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the open access and open source movement in the digital library world. Design/methodology/approach: A review of key developments in the open access and open source movement is provided. Findings: Open source software and open access to research findings are of great use to scholars in developing nations. Originality/value: This paper provides useful information about software for institutions introducing digital library concepts. |
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| ISSN: | 0033-0337 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/00330330810851582 |
