Open AccessCollection management of electronic journals in academic libraries: notes on embracing change in an unstable environment
Author(s) -
Glenn S. McGuigan
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
library and information research/library and information research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2752-7336
pISSN - 1756-1086
DOI - 10.29173/lirg81
Subject(s) - dspace , publishing , scholarly communication , electronic publishing , world wide web , computer science , library science , knowledge management , business , political science , the internet , algorithm , law
As research libraries increasingly assume the role of publisher, a new business model of scholarly publishing is emerging. Through inter- and intra-organizational partnerships, research libraries are utilizing open source publishing applications such as DSpace to develop publishing ventures. With the availability of such tools, this trend will dramatically impact the scholarly publishing system and the management of electronic journals.