Scholarly Publishing In An Electronic Era (International Yearbook of Library and Information Management)

The publishing world is undergoing a total transformation brought about by the change to electronic delivery methods and a move towards open access. The impact these changes are having on the management of information provision and access to information is huge, and of great significance to the information professional's role. This important book is the first to outline and analyse these changes and what they mean for the profession. So if you're confused about 'open access', 'institutional repositories' or the 'Big Deal', this book will explain all. Essential reading for information professionals wishing to keep up-to-date with recent developments in library science and information management on a global basis, this book will also be of great interest to publishers.