Open Access: What You Need to Know NowAcademic libraries routinely struggle to afford access to expensive journals, and patrons may not be able to obtain every scholarly paper they need. Is Open Access (OA) the answer? |
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2 Understanding the Basics | 11 |
3 Issues for Open Access | 25 |
4 Open Access Controversies | 39 |
5 Taking Action | 53 |
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