Monday, December 19, 2005

Info679: Free Access to Information from Libraries Unlimited

Free Access to Information from Libraries Unlimited

One of the most useful ways that publishers can promote themselves is to invite free access to their sources. In this case, Libraries Unlimited has given open access to the Online Dictionary of Library and Information Science. As publishers struggles to know what business models will work in the new information environment, initiatives like this are to be applauded. We'll look for other examples of this kind of service from other publishers. Think about this: If you were working for a publisher in library and information science or in another academic field, how would you envision the future both for business and for social responsibility. See below:

http://www.lu.com/odlis

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