Open Access to Knowledge Resources in Science and Technology : The Role of Digital Reference Service to Facilitate Accessing Scholarly Information

Chandra, Harish (2005) Open Access to Knowledge Resources in Science and Technology : The Role of Digital Reference Service to Facilitate Accessing Scholarly Information. In Proceedings 23rd Annual Convention and Conference on Delivery of Information Services Through Distributed Digital Environment (SIS-2005), Visakhapatnam (India).

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Abstract

The present paper discusses the importance, objectives and major developments in open access initiatives. It further examines the specific use of digital information services including the digital reference service. The paper also highlights the various steps taken in this direction at the Central Library of IIT Madras.

Keywords:	Open Access Initiatives, Knowledge Resources, Digital Reference Service, Digital Reference Sources, Open Access Literature, IIT Madras, Open Access Archives, Open Access Journals, Open Access Books
Subjects:	H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HP. e-resources.
ID Code:	4458
Deposited By:	Chandra, Harish
Deposited On:	18 August 2005
Alternative Locations:	http://www.andhrauniversity.inf, http://www.harishchandra.net
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