Open Access in Theory and Practice: The Theory-Practice Relationship and Openness

ISBN-13: 9780367524258 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 256 str.

Opis

Open Access in Theory and Practice investigates the theory-practice relationship associated with Open Access (OA) publication and the dissemination of research. In particular, the book examines the extent to which theory has been helpful in explaining OA and how it has been used to inform action by practitioners.

Recenzje

'This book's four authors have extensive practical and theoretical experience in library and information science and open access. The text's 11 chapters provide understanding of open access, its origins, theory, and practice, and their relationship in the domain of open access publication and research dissemination. This book will interest funding agencies in addition to publishing and library constituencies. It is available in open access with a CC-BY license. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty, and professionals." -- B. M. Pope, Pittsburg State University, CHOICE Review.