Open Access by
Academic libraries routinely struggle to afford access to expensive journals, and patrons may not be able to obtain every scholarly paper they need. Is Open Access (OA) the answer?
Open Praxis, Open Access by
Many in the world of scholarship share the conviction that open access will be the engine of transformation leading to more culture, more research, more discovery, and more solutions to small and big problems. This collection brings together librarians, scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and thinkers to take measure of the open access movement. The editors meld critical essays, research, and case studies to offer an authoritative exploration of the concept of openness in scholarship, with an overview of how it is evolving in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia; open access publishing, including funding models and the future of library science journals; the state of institutional repositories; Open Educational Resources (OER) at universities and a consortium, in subject areas ranging from literary studies to textbooks; and open science, open data, and a pilot data catalog for raising the visibility of protected data.
Open Access (OA) and Open Educational Resources (OER) are a great way to find information if you are short on time. However, since OA/OER content can include both scholarly and non-scholarly content more time must be devoted to ensuring it is appropriate to include in your research. Open Access and Open Educational Resources can include books, journals, media, and any other type of digital content. Remember to properly cite your sources, even if they are OA/OER.