Open Access: Trends and Strategies after Berlin5

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to eview the papers presented at the international conference “Berlin5: from practice to impact. Consequences of knowledge dissemination”, 19‐21 September 2007, Padua, Italy.

Design/methodology/approach

Discusses the content of papers presented at the conference, all dedicated to aspects of Open Access. Findings The papers debate the challenges of Open Access and the possibilities of achieving a winning solution suitable for all stakeholders participating in the scholarly communication process.

riginality/value

A valuable review of the conference papers and current debate on Open Access.

Citation

Giglia, E. and Vignocchi, M. (2007), "Open Access: Trends and Strategies after Berlin5", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 24 No. 9/10, pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050710874160