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Status of Open Access Repositories: a Global Perspective


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1 Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir., India
2 Masters in Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir., India
     

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Purpose: The present study attempts to highlight the status of open access repositories globally. Methodology: Present study is based on the data gathered from open-DOAR. Data gathered were thoroughly analyzed based on chosen parameters, viz., geographical distribution, software usage, language diversity, operational status, repository type, and subject coverage. Findings: Open access (OA) repositories have witnessed potential growth trends particularly in developed countries. On the other hand, developing countries have also shown promising growth rate of open access repositories. This evidently signifies that these nations have become conscious of the need and importance of OA repositories. However, there is still much wider scope for their growth and development. Research Limitations/Implications: The study highlights status of only 2168 repositories registered in the Open-DOAR (Directory of Open Access Repositories) as on February 8-10, 2012. Future Research: The study provides wider perspective of open access repositories and further, can be enriched by including research facets like, content management policies, and impact of OA repositories on scholarly communication.

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Open Access, Scholarly Communication, Open Access Repositories, Directory of Open Access Repositories (Open-DOAR)
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Authors

Sabha Ali
Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir., India
Sumaira Jan
Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir., India
Iram Amin
Masters in Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir., India

Abstract


Purpose: The present study attempts to highlight the status of open access repositories globally. Methodology: Present study is based on the data gathered from open-DOAR. Data gathered were thoroughly analyzed based on chosen parameters, viz., geographical distribution, software usage, language diversity, operational status, repository type, and subject coverage. Findings: Open access (OA) repositories have witnessed potential growth trends particularly in developed countries. On the other hand, developing countries have also shown promising growth rate of open access repositories. This evidently signifies that these nations have become conscious of the need and importance of OA repositories. However, there is still much wider scope for their growth and development. Research Limitations/Implications: The study highlights status of only 2168 repositories registered in the Open-DOAR (Directory of Open Access Repositories) as on February 8-10, 2012. Future Research: The study provides wider perspective of open access repositories and further, can be enriched by including research facets like, content management policies, and impact of OA repositories on scholarly communication.

Keywords


Open Access, Scholarly Communication, Open Access Repositories, Directory of Open Access Repositories (Open-DOAR)

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