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Open Access

Open Access

The system of current academic publishing is considered unsatisfactory by many people, both academics and librarians alike. Is it time for a radical change, time to move to Open Access? This guide summarises the most important things you need to know about Open Access, whether you are a reader or a researcher.

Must Read

Open Access, by Peter Suber (e-book)
The essential book on the subject... in an open access version, of course!
Qu'est-ce que l'accès ouvert?
Traduction en français (e-book en libre accès, OpenEdition, 2016)

Scholarly Communication: What Everyone Needs to Know by Rick Anderson
Call Number: 371.3 HEIA 123217
Publication Date: 2018-06-04
A good introduction to the complexities of the scholarly communication ecosystem, including Open Access.
The Economics of Open Access by Thomas Eger; Marc Scheufen
Call Number: 371.3 HEIA 122385
Publication Date: 2018-06-29
Also available as an e-book.
Publish or Perish: perceived benefits versus unintended consequences by Imad A. Moosa
Call Number: 371.3 HEIA 122234
Publication Date: 2018-01-26
Also available as an e-book

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PhD Comics, CC BY