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"Open Access Initiatives: Revolutionizing Information Resource Centers for Knowledge Dissemination" explores the profound transformation of libraries and information resource centers in the digital age, where they have evolved from book repositories to dynamic hubs for learning, research, and community engagement. Focusing on the pivotal role of Open Access (OA) Initiatives, this book provides a comprehensive examination of how OA is reshaping information access and utilization globally. The book offers a global perspective, spanning continents to showcase OA's impact and adaptability across diverse cultural and institutional contexts. It places a particular emphasis on India, illuminating its unique milestones, challenges, and successes in embracing open access principles. Government Initiatives and Policies are dissected to highlight their crucial role in advancing open access agendas worldwide. Challenges and Opportunities inherent in the open access movement are candidly discussed, along with a roadmap for leveraging the benefits of OA, including enhanced global collaboration and research visibility.
About the author
Dr. S.N. Chari has been affiliated with ICSSR, New Delhi and presently oversees the Research Projects Division in the role of Deputy Director. His research pursuits encompass a range of compelling areas, including ICT in libraries, data services, E-resource management, analysis of social science research in India, library consortia.
