Open Infrastructures Enabling an Equitable Transition to Open Access Books

Open Infrastructures Enabling an Equitable Transition to Open Access Books

Blog Article

This article explores the roles and impacts of the OAPEN Library and Baby Book the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) in supporting the global transition to open access (OA) for scholarly books.It examines their origins, missions, and contributions to advancing equitable access to research, fostering bibliodiversity, and promoting transparency in peer review.The article also discusses practical tools for libraries, challenges in funding and governance, and opportunities for enhancing metadata and Napkins global engagement supported by three use cases.The article concludes with an outline of future directions focusing on technology, policy, and partnerships.