Open access, open source and digital libraries: A current trend in university libraries around the world
Program: electronic library and information systems
ISSN: 0033-0337
Article publication date: 15 February 2008
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.
Keywords
Citation
Krishnamurthy, M. (2008), "Open access, open source and digital libraries: A current trend in university libraries around the world", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 42 No. 1, pp. 48-55. https://doi.org/10.1108/00330330810851582
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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