Open Access Initiatives: A Boon to Academic Libraries

Authors

Anupama N. Joshi, Karnatak University,Dharwad, Karnataka, IndiaFollow
R M. Vatnal, Karnatak University,Dharwad, Karnataka, IndiaFollow
Manjunath G. A, Karnatak University,Dharwad, Karnataka, IndiaFollow

Date of this Version

8-14-2012

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Abstract:

The article gives the meaning and definition of open access. It throws light on emergence and development of open access initiatives and various declarations in the world. The types of open access and their characters are given. The gradual increase of journals in DOAJ is shown. The impacts of OA are various facts of the academic community and the challenges for OA are dealt. The OA initiatives in India are listed.