The Importance of Open Access, Open Source, and Open Standards for Libraries

Theme: Open Access Journals

Authors

  • Edward M. Corrado

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2002

Abstract

The open access, open source software, and open standards concepts have been garnering increased attention in the field of librarianship and elsewhere. These concepts and their benefits and importance to libraries are examined. Benefits include lower costs, greater accessibility, and better prospects for long-term preservation of scholarly works. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Published

2005-03-01

How to Cite

Corrado, E. M. (2005). The Importance of Open Access, Open Source, and Open Standards for Libraries: Theme: Open Access Journals. Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, (42). https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2002

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No. 42 (2005): Spring 2005 (Theme: Open Access Journals)

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Board Accepted Articles

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