The impact of open access publishing on library information services
Keywords:
Open access publishing, library information services, scholarly communicationAbstract
This paper reviews the impact of open access publishing on library information services. Open access publishing has significantly transformed the way libraries provide access to scholarly information. The paper begins with an introduction to open access publishing and its various forms. It then discusses the impact of open access publishing on library information services, including increased access to information, cost savings, and changes in library workflows. The review of literature includes recent studies on the benefits and challenges of open access publishing for libraries. The discussion section highlights the ways in which libraries are adapting to open access publishing and the challenges they face. The paper concludes with a discussion of the future of open access publishing and its potential impact on library information services.
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