Indian Journal of Science
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 21
  • Issue: 72

Issues and challenges of open access resources in Academic Institutions

  • Author:
  • S Santhi1, M. Nagarajan2
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 316 to 321

1Research Scholar, Assistant Librarian, Bharathiar University, Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry-605 014, santhisivakumar_2010@yahoo.com

2Professor & Head, DLIS., Annamalai Univeristy, Annamalai Nagar

Online published on 6 November, 2015.

Abstract

It is discussed in this paper about what is Open Access resource, why open access resources are important for academic Institution and various types of open access resources. Open Access Resources are important learning materials with the potential to facilitate the expansion of learning worldwide. Issues and challenges of open access resources are also discussed in this article. The article describes various types of eminent open access resources used in academic institutions. It briefly touches their advantages, disadvantages and usage in libraries.

Keywords

Open Access Resources, DOAB, DOAJ, DOAR