OPEN ACCESS PUBLICATIONS: A NEW DIMENSION OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN THE DIGITAL ERA

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The present study focuses on evaluating the open-access adaptability and contribution of Tezpur University, a prominent institution in North East India, over the period of 2019-2023. Through a bibliometric analysis of data exported from the Scopus database, the study examines the growth of total and OA publications, the distribution of OA routes, and the top funding agencies supporting OA publications. The findings reveal a steady growth in scholarly output from Tezpur University, even though with a noticeable slowdown in the growth of OA publications in recent years. Despite this slowdown, the university demonstrates significant engagement with repository-based self-archiving, with the majority of OA articles published through the Green route. Moreover, Tezpur University emerges as a leading contributor to funding OA publications, underscoring its commitment to supporting transparent and impactful scholarly communication. The study highlights the importance of closely monitoring trends in OA publication growth to identify challenges and opportunities for improvement, thereby ensuring continued advancement in OA initiatives.

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Associate Editors
Dr. D. D. Lal is Head (Librarian) of the National Brain Research Center Library, Manesar, since the
Year 2000 and he serving as the DeLCON National Coordinator for the DBT's Electronic Library
Consortium (DeLCON Consortium) since the Year 2009. He is a founder General Secretary of the
Library Association of Bihar (LAB) and an active member of various Library Professionals bodies
such as ILA, IASLIC, LPA, MPLA, CGLA etc. and active member various National Level
Consortium.
Dr. Vilas Nimbhorkar is presently working as Library Professional Assistant-III in Indian Institute
of Management Indore. He has attended various National and International Conferences and
presented 10 papers. He has over 26 years of Professional Experience in the Information
Management using ICT & Modern Library administration and Management. He is member of
MANLIBNET and ILA.
Dr. Mohan Lal Kaushal is presently working as Librarian in LDC Institute of Technical Studies
Prayagraj. He has attended various National and International Conferences and presented 8 papers.
He has over 16 Years of Professional Experience in using ICT. He is member of UPLA and ILA.
Dr. Surekha Pandit is presently working as a librarian in Government College Rau, Indore. She
has attended various national and international conferences and presented more than 10 papers.
She has over 30 years of professional experience in the field of librarianship. She is a life member
of ILA and ISALIC.
Dr. M. Madhusudhan is a Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science at the
University of Delhi, with over 25 years of experience. He has served as Deputy Dean of
Academics, University Librarian (I/C), and a key member of the Academic Council. He has
received sixteen awards and is an active member of several professional associations and
committees. He has the highest GS citations (2291), h-index (22), and i10 Index (43) among LIS
faculty in India and was ranked among the top 2% most influential Indian scientists by Stanford
University in 2023.
Mr. Surendra Kumar Sahu is now working as a librarian at Govt. Mahendra Karma Girls College
in Dantewada (Chhattisgarh). He obtained a PGDLAN from the University of Hyderabad. He was
also successful in the UGC-NET test and is qualified for the UGC-JRF (2012). He has 14 years of
expertise in the library profession. He has contributed research papers, which have been
published in renowned journals, conference proceedings, books, and so on.
Dr. K. Veeranjaneyulu served as Professor & University Librarian, PJTSAU and Librarian & Head
of Central Library, National Institute of Technology, Warangal. He has more than three decades of
professional experience. His contribution to scholarly communication includes 43 books and
about 200 articles. He has participated in more than 160 National events and guided 10 M.Phil.
and 5 Ph.D. Scholars. He severed has a member of Committee for data validation for the ranking
of the Agricultural Universities for the years 2020 and 2021 and also member of NAAC DVV Committee. He is the
past President of AALDI and a life member of various learned societies. He visited many foreign countries
including Hong Kong USA, Canada, Tanzania, Russia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. He has been honoured with the
prestigious "Life Time Achievement Award" by the AALDI.
Dr. G. Rathinasabapathy is serving as the University Librarian of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal
Sciences University (TANUVAS), Chennai. He has 30 years of professional experience and
contributed 135 research publications and authored/edited 12 books. He is a Member in Editorial
Board of 6 International/National Journals. He was appointed by the Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu
as Nodal Officer for Vice-Chancellor Search Committees of six Universities. He visited USA, Canada,
France and Japan. He is a Fellow of AALDI and honoured by the "ULEKTZ Wall of Fame" as "One of the Top 50
Outstanding Librarians in India - 2020” and “Best Librarian Award” by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during
2023.
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FOREWORD
I am really very happy to write the Foreword for the Festschrift volume brought out in honour of Prof.
(Dr.) Sonal Singh, Dean, School of Studies in Library and Information Science, Vikram University,
Ujjain, by her professional colleagues and friends on the eve of her superannuation.
Prof. Sonal Singh is a well-known name synonymous with excellence in the field of library and
information science (LIS) in India. Her intellectual curiosity, coupled with a profound passion for
knowledge organization and dissemination, has left an indelible mark on the discipline of LIS.
It is very interesting to note that she was the first woman lecturer of LIS appointed by Vikram
University. Over the course of her distinguished career, Prof. Sonal Singh has been a beacon of
knowledge, guiding students and colleagues alike towards new frontiers of research and innovation
in the field of LIS. Her invaluable contributions to the field are immeasurable, and her legacy will
continue to shape the future of librarianship for generations to come.
From the classroom to the research laboratory, Prof. Sonal Singh has been an inspiring mentor and a
formidable scholar. Her ability to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical
applications has made her a revered figure among both academics and practitioners in the field of LIS
and that is why she was able to successfully guide 23 Ph.D. scholars.
Her 15 books and 170 scholarly publications not only expanded the boundaries of our knowledge but
has also had a tangible impact on libraries and information centers.
Prof. Sonal Singh was honored with many awards and recognitions, like “Professor Sushila Motiwale
Best LIS Teacher Award”, “Manisha Award”, “Distinguished Leadership Award”, “Life Time
Achievement Award”, “Award of Honor”, “Indian Library Pride Award”, “Best Women Teacher
Award”, and “Life Time Achievement Award” for her outstanding contributions towards the
development of LIS in India.
The essays and articles compiled in this volume entitled “Leading the Information Revolution: The
Role of LIS in a connected World” are a testament to the breadth and depth of Prof. Sonal Singh’s
scholarly influence. They offer fresh perspectives on a wide range of topics, from digital
transformation to artificial intelligence, reflecting the dynamic and evolving nature of the field of LIS.
They also reflect the diverse perspectives of colleagues, former students, and admirers who have been
touched by her mentorship and expertise.
I am sure this festschrift is a humble tribute to a scholar whose intellectual depth, pedagogical
brilliance, and unwavering commitment to the profession have inspired countless minds across India.
I am sure that this collection will serve as a valuable resource for both established scholars and
emerging professionals in the field of LIS.

As we celebrate the life and work of this extraordinary LIS teacher, let us also recommit ourselves to
the values and ideals that Prof. Sonal Singh has so passionately championed. May this festschrift
serve as a catalyst for further exploration, innovation, and advancement in the field of library and
information science.
I congratulate the Editors and all the contributors for their laudable work and convey my best wishes
to Prof. Sonal Singh for a happy and contented retired life.
(Prof. Akhilesh Kumar Pandey)

PREFACE
It is a great honour for us to edit the Festschrift volume brought out in honour of Prof. (Dr.) Sonal
Singh, Dean, School of Studies in Library and Information Science, Vikram University, Ujjain, on
the eve of her superannuation in August 2024.
This festschrift entitled “Leading the Information Revolution: The Role of LIS in a Connected
World” is a humble tribute to the extraordinary career of Prof. (Dr.) Sonal Singh, a visionary leader
who has indelibly shaped the landscape of Library and Information Science education. Her
contributions to the field have been profound, inspiring countless scholars and practitioners to push
the boundaries of knowledge and service.
Prof. (Dr.) Sonal Singh, has been a tireless advocate for the power of information to transform lives.
Through her pioneering research, innovative teaching, and unwavering commitment to the profession,
she has fostered a deep appreciation for the critical role of libraries and information centers in a
democratic society.
Her work has spanned a wide range of areas in the field of LIS, including knowledge organization,
digital libraries, information policy, etc. Each of these contributions has had a lasting impact on the
field, and continues to inform research and practice today.
The Festschrift is divided into two sections. Section-I contains the Impressions shared by her
colleagues, students, and admirers and the Section-2 contains 79 articles under nine chapters viz.,
Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies in LIS, Green and Sustainable
Libraries, Library Management, LIS Education and Research, Metric Studies, Open Access
Resources and Initiatives and Social Media and Libraries.
The chapters in this volume reflect the breadth and depth of Prof. (Dr.) Sonal Singh’s scholarly and
professional influence. We are honoured to have the opportunity to celebrate her remarkable career
with this Festschrift, a collection of articles, which represent the diverse perspectives and expertise
of her colleagues, students, and admirers.
As we honour Prof. (Dr.) Sonal Singh’s legacy, we are also inspired to carry forward the torch of
innovation and excellence in LIS. By building upon the foundation laid by Prof. (Dr.) Sonal Singh,
we can continue to create a future where information is accessible, equitable, and empowering for all.
We thank the Associate Editors Dr. Surekha Pandit, Dr. Vilas Nimbhorkar, Mr. Surendra Kumar Sahu
and Dr. Mohan Lal Kaushal for their contributions to bring out this Festschrift.
We take this opportunity to profusely thank all the authors for contributing articles for the Festschrift
in honour of Prof. (Dr.) Sonal Singh. We specially thank the Publishers and Printers and others who
directly or indirectly supported us to complete the task successfully.
Editors - Dr. K. Veeranjaneyulu
Dr. G. Rathinasabapathy
Dr. M. Madhusudhan
Dr. D. D. Lal

CONTENTS
Foreword (iii)
Preface (v)
Section - I
Impressions on Prof. Sonal Singh
S. No. Title Name Page No.
1 The Life and Work of Professor Sonal
Singh Dr. Vilas Nimbhorkar 3
2 Message Prof. Akhilesh Kumar
Pandey 57
3 A Tribute to Dr. Sonal Singh’s Exemplary
Career and Retirement Prof. Nageshwar Rao 58
4 Professor Par Excellence Prof. R. L. Raina 59
5 Message Prof. B.D. Kumbhar 64
6 Professor Sonal Singh: A Truly
Inspirational Teacher Prof. P.B. Mangla 65
7 Professor Sonal Singh: An Inspiration for
Aspiring LIS Professionals Prof. S.S. Agrawal 66
8 My reflections on Prof. Dr Sonal Singh:
Ever Smiling Personality Prof Ramesh Babu 68
9 Professor Sonal Singh: Strong Pillar of LIS
Women Kingdom Prof. Bir Singh Nigam 70
10 Prof. (Dr) Sonal Singh: A Multifaceted
Personality and A Living Legend of Library
and Information Science
I.R. Kumar 71
11 Prof. Sonal Singh: The Nectarine
Culmination of a Poisonous Struggle Dr G.D. Agrawal 72
12 Dr Sonal Singh: A Scientometric Portrait Prof. Ashwini Vaishnav 81
13 Dr Sonal Singh: A Multifaceted and
Versatile Personality Dr Mohan Kherde 90
14 Prof. Sonal Singh: A Versatile Warrior Prof V. P. Khare 92
15 Everlasting Friendship- Thirty Years of
Togetherness (1994-2024) Prof Purnima Kaushik 93
16 Prof. Sonal Singh: A Beacon of Knowledge
and Compassion Sudesh Sood 98

17 Musings about Professor Sonal Singh’s
Contribution to LIS field. Dr Geeta Girish Gadhvi 100
18 Prof. Sonal Singh: A dedicated Teacher and
Researcher Dr K Veeranjaneyulu 101
19 Respected Professor Sonal Singh: A Beacon
of Knowledge and Inspiration Dr D.D. Lal 104
20 Prof. Sonal Singh: An Accomplished
Academician Prof. J. N. Gautam 108
21 Professor Sonal Singh: A Multifaceted
Personality Prof K. P. Singh 110
22 Dr (Mrs.) Sonal Singh: Elevating
Excellence in Library and Information
Science and Cultural Synergy
Prof Margam
Madhusudhan 112
23 My Memories with Professor Sonal Singh:
A Versatile LIS Teacher Prof Manoj Kumar Sinha 117
24 Impression for Guru and Library
Professional Friend Dr Sonal Singh Dr Vaishali Praful
Gudadhe (Chaokhande) 121
25 Professor Sonal Singh: Great Visionary and
An Inspirational Personality Professor Manoj Verma 123
26 From Librarian to Bacon of Knowledge: Dr
Sonal Singh’s Remarkable Career in
Library Science
Prof. Sarita Verma 125
27 My Association with Dr Sonal Singh: Some
Reflections Dr Neena Singh 127
28 Unforgettable Personality: Professor Sonal
Singh Dr Jamal Nasir 129
29 Professor Sonal Singh: A Loyal Teacher Dr Surekha Pandit 130
30 Salute Our Esteemed Mentor, Respected
sonal Singh Dr Pragya Nayak 132
31 Professor Sonal Singh: A Great Motivator Dr Sadhna Saxena 134
32 About Me and My Guide Professor Sonal
Singh Dr Rakesh Khare 135
33 Professor Sonal Singh: A Multifaceted
Personality Dr Mahendra Kumar 137
34 Professor Sonal Singh: My Guiding Light Dr Arti Jain 139
35 My Impressions About Professor Sonal
Singh Madam Dr Ashish Sharma 140
36 Dr Sonal Singh: A Luminary in Library
Science Dr Kundan Jha 141

37 Professor Sonal Singh: A Pillar in the
Indian Library and Information Science
(LIS) Fraternity
Dr Pankaj Chaurasia 147
38 Professor Sonal: Simple and Serine Dr Sonal Jain 149
39 Professor (Dr) Sonal Singh: A Dedicated
Educator and An Inspiration for Many Dr Arun Kumar 150
40 Tribute to Sonal Madam: A Caring and
Inspiring Teacher Dr Amita Kapoor 152
41 Professor Sonal Singh: My Idol Ashish Kanungo 153
42 Professor Sonal Singh: My All-Time
Favorite Teacher Rakesh Giri 154
43 My Life Bonding with Sonal Singh Madam Kiran Pandey 155
44 Dr Sonal Singh: Mentor as well as Guardian Surendra Kumar Sahu 156
45 Professor Sonal Singh: More Than just a
teacher Shaily Johri 159
46 My Mentor: An Inspiring Person Richa Sharma 160
47 Professor Sonal Singh: An Untiring
Personality Dr Mrs. S Murthy 163
48 Babli: The Chirpy Girl who turned out to be
a celebrity in the field of Library Science Sushma Julka 164
49 Tribute to Professor Sonal Singh Ramkrishna 165
50 Professor Sonal Singh: My Lovely,
Charming and Valuable Friend Farzana Franklin 166
51 Warm Welcome to “No Job- No Stress
Life” Laxmi Solanki 168
52 Cherished Memories: Forty-Three Years of
Love, Laughter, and Friendship Krishna Saxena 170
53 Dr Sonal Singh- My Wife, My Rock, My
Inspiration: A Tribute to her Remarkable
Journey
Dr Surendra Singh 171
54 Professor Sonal Singh: My Dear Sister Anil Shrivastav 174
55 Celebrating Dr Sonal Singh: A Journey of
Hard Work, Dance and Sisterly Love Amit Shrivastava 175
56 A Tribute to Didi: Celebrating a Lifetime of
Love and Support Mrs. Neeta Shrivastava 177
57 Professor Sonal Singh: Amazing Mother-in-
Law Abhimanyu Vaid 178
58 A Letter About My Mother Suruchi Singh 180
59 Honoring 43 Years of Excellence: A
Tribute to Mother-in-Law Navneet Thakur 183

60 Professor Sonal Singh: The Devine
Feminine Through Her Daughter’s Eyes Sumedha Singh 184
61 Dr Sonal Singh: A new beginning of
Adventures Suket Singh 188
62 My Mother-in-law: Epitome of Warmth and
Love Aditi Shrivastava 191
63 Personality Begins Where Comparison
Ends: Tribute to Professor Sonal Singh Prof. Jyoti Prasad 193
64 The Tale of Two Bablis Mukul Nigam 194
65 Best Wishes for a Wonderful Future Ahead Manoj Shrivastava 196
66 Professor Sonal Singh: Joie de Vivre Prof. Preeti Shrivastava 197
67 Professor Sonal Singh: Infusing Sweetness
in Relationships Devendra & Rajni
Shrivastava 198
68 Bua: A Beacon of Inspiration Tanya Shrivastava 200
69 Tribute to Visionary Personality Ankit Shrivastava 202
70 Professor Sonal Singh: A Source of
Strength Amisha Shrivastava 203
71 Celebrating A Remarkable Journey of
Professor Sonal Singh Rochak Shrivastava 204
Section – II
S. No. Title & Author Names Page No.
Digital Transformation
1.0 Leading the Information Revolution in Libraries Through Digital
Transformation: Impact, Challenges and Future Trends
Prof. B. Ramesh Babu
207
1.1 Digital Transformation, Digital Archiving and Preservation and their
Impact on Libraries
Dr. Pradnya H. Kshirsagar and Dr. Sangita Dhandar
219
1.2 Digital Transformation of Libraries: A Study
Malavika Kishore
224
1.3 Digital Transformation and Research Support Services in Libraries:
Innovative Approaches for the Digital Era
Dr. Vaishali D. Malode -Wadnerkar and Dr.Vaishali P. Gudadhe -
Choukhande
228
1.4 Digital Transformation in Libraries: A Study
Chinmayee Sahu and Prof. Puspanjali Jena
234
1.5 The Transformation of Libraries in the Digital Age
Dr. Harish Kumar Sahu and Neelam
245

1.6 Digital Literacy and its Role in Effective Library Services
K. M. Krishna and Dr. K. Murugan
252
1.7 Achieving Service Excellence: Leveraging Digital Literacy for
Enhanced User Experience in Libraries
Ruchi Chourasia, Rohit Kushwaha and Dr. Neelam Thapa
257
1.8 Content Management Journey from Traditional to Digital
Sanjiv K. Sain and Asha Negi
262
1.9 The Future of Libraries: Understanding E-Libraries, Digital Libraries,
Virtual Libraries, and Hybrid Libraries
Saket Sharma
269
1.10 Digital Archives: A Computational Archival Science Research Approach
Dr. Bhakti Gala
282
1.11 Web as a Global Library
Dr. Suman Singh
288
1.12 Website - It’s Utility on Different Field of Knowledge in the 21st century
Jitamoni Bhattacharyya and Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Raheem
294
Artificial Intelligence
2.0 Embracing Generative Artificial Intelligence: Applications in Libraries
Dr Faizul Nisha, Nishant Kumar, Sudhanshu Bhushan and Dr. K
Nageshwara Rao
300
2.1 Applications and Implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Library
and Information Centres
Bilal Ahmad Dar and Dr. Shabir Ahmad Naiko
312
2.2 Use of Artificial Intelligence in Library Applications and Services: A
Literature Review
Dr. Arun Kumar, Dr. Kanchan Dixit and Dr. Sarita Verma
321
2.3 Assessment of Artificial Intelligence Tools and their Uses
Dr. M.P. Singh, Suryakala Bharti, Pinky Bhagat, Arshiya and Komal
Gupta
333
2.4 Use of Artificial Intelligences in Library
Mahesh D. Nandaniya and Dr. Rakesh D. Parmar
338
2.5 AI Tools and their Application in Libraries
Akhil Sharma, Dr. Mange Ram and Dr. Niranjan Singh
342
2.6 Artificial Intelligence as Reflected in Films
Dr. Anil Kumar Dhiman
362
2.7 Optimizing Library Information Sources and Services with AI based
ChatGPT and Data Analytics
Dr. Sangeeta Singh and Ashish Koushik
373

Emerging Technologies in LIS
3.0 Emerging Technologies in Library and Information Science
Dr. S. K. Asok Kumar 381
3.1 Information Dissemination through Augmented Reality in Library: A
Study
Supta Chakraborty and Subrata Chakraborty
387
3.2 Assessing the Effectiveness of Mobile Applications in Enhancing
Productivity and Sustainability for Livestock Farmers in Sikkim: A
Study
Dina Subba and Prof. R.K Choudhary
394
3.3 Emerging Technologies and Trends in Library
Dr. Sarita Verma and Dr.Seema Warkade 406
3.4 Enhancing Library Experiences using Gamification, Augmented Reality
and Virtual Reality
Dr. Amit Kumar Tamrakar
415
3.5 Internet of Things (IoT) and its Applications in Different Fields
Neerja Verma 422
3.6 Exploring the Role and Impact of Mobile Technologies in Library
Services
Dr. Reena Anand and Chetna Anand
429
3.7 The Internet of Things: Transforming Libraries into Smart Spaces
Kumar Rohit 435
3.8 Transforming Libraries through Cloud Computing: Revolutionizing
Information Management
Ashutosh Kushwaha
442
3.9 Library Consortia: An Overview
Dr. Vineeta Chauhan 452
3.10 Gamification: It’s Role in Library Services
Dr. Manjula Chauhan and Dr. Sarita Verma 460
3.11 Mobile Technology in Libraries: Palm Leaf to Palm Top
Shivi Dwivedi and Prof. U.C. Sharma 463
3.12 Machine Learning: A Catalyst for Transforming Library Services in the
Digital Age
Akhil Sharma and Prof. U C Sharma
470
3.13 The Role of Digital Humanities in Modern Academic Libraries: A
Conceptual Exploration
Dr. Prakashbhai N. Makwana and Dr. Geeta Girish Gadhvi
477
3.14 Library Podcast: An Opportunity to take your Library beyond the walls
Sumit Kumar, Km Sunita, Surya Prakash Patel, Pranjali Jha and
Sharad Kumar Sonkar
483

Green and Sustainable Libraries
4.0 Green Libraries: Initiatives, Policies, Trends in India and Abroad
Dr. Vaishali Praful Gudadhe 495
4.1 Green Libraries Powered by Artificial Intelligence: A Vision for the
Future
Smruti Rekha Swain and Prof. Puspanjali Jena
499
4.2 Green and Sustainable Libraries: Adapting Libraries to an Eco-friendlier
World
Kuldeep Matieda and Dr. Rakesh Parmar
507
4.3 Green Libraries: Sustainable Practices for Better Future
R. Swetha 511
4.4 Towards Sustainable Future: Green Libraries as Catalysts for
Environmental Stewardship
Ambika Bhadauria and Prof. J.N.Gautam
520
Library Management
5.0 Collection Development among College Libraries: Contemporary
Issues
Prof. P G Tadasad
527
5.1 From Theft to Cyber Attacks: Comprehensive Security Measures for
Libraries
Margam Madhusudhan and Parbati Pandey
534
5.2 Role of Libraries in NAAC Accreditation of the Central University
L
ibraries: A Case-Study
Swapna Banerjee
540
5.3 Manpower Potentiality in the University Libraries
Dr. Nitumika Gogoi 548
5.4 Exploring Professional Skill Requirements in Academic Libraries
Dr. Sonal Jain 552
5.5 Alleviation of Library Anxiety in Digital Era: A Proposal for Library &
Information Professionals
Udita Gupta and Manoj Kumar Joshi
557
5.6 Building Bridges in Society 5.0: The Vital Role of Libraries in
Promoting Inclusivity and Diversity
Jaswinder Pal Singh and Dr. Baljinder Kaur
565
5.7 Use of Collaborative Learning Spaces in Academic Libraries
Subal Chandra Biswas and Meghna Biswas 572
5.8 Beyond the Bookshelf: Enhancing Learning with E-Resources in
College Libraries
Dr. Ajay M. Kamble
591

LIS Education and Research
6.0 Library and Information Science Education and Research
Dr. Sunil Tiwari and Dr. R. K. Sharma
603
6.1 Pedagogical Changes in Library System to Adopt National Education
Policy 2020
Mohan Lal Kaushal and Swatantra Kumar Porwal
607
6.2 MOOCs in India: Bridging Educational Gaps
Surendra Kumar Sahu
615
6.3 Evaluating the Impact of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's
Multiple Entry and Exit System (MESS) in Higher Education
Subhajit Panda and Dr. Prem Prakash Sati
621
6.4 Upholding Academic Integrity: The Importance of Plagiarism Detection
in Government Circles
Dr. Hemant Khare
633
6.5 Need for a Conservation and Preservation Laboratory in the Department
of Library and Information Science of Universities
Rutuja Deori
638
6.6 Research Ethics and Big Data: Using Contextual Integrity to Understand
Gaps
Asha Negi and Sanjiv K. Sain
650
6.7 Library and Information Science Research in India: A Bibliometric
Study of Doctoral Theses Indexed by University News (2018 -2023)
Madhuri Gautam
661
6.8 University Grants Commission (UGC) measures for Student Welfare
Dr K.N. Kandpal
668
6.9 Writing your First Paper – A Significant Guidance
Dr. D. D. Lal
677
Metric Studies
7.0 A Comparative Study of Quantitative Analysis in Current Research
Trends in Physical Sciences of Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (A
Central University) Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India
Anil Kumar and Dr. Mahendra Kumar
687
7.1 Retrieving and Accessing Folk Literature in Digital World: A Library
Approach for Study and Research
Dr. P. K. Tripathy
701
7.2 Alper-Dozer (AD) Scientific Index: An Overview
Dr. Jagdish Narharrao Kulkarni and Jyoti Ramesh Shankpale
709

7.3 Authorship Pattern in the subject of Forensic Medicine Literature
J. Ramakrishnan, G. Ravi Sankar and K. Thavamani
716
7.4 Revealing Research Performance through Gender Lens: A Case Study of
Two Library and Information Science Journals
Viv Ringsar Daimari and Manoj Kumar Verma
726
7.5 Content Analysis of Library Website of Delhi Public Library and the
Asiatic Society of Mumbai: A Comparative Study
Srishti and Dr. Kimi
734
7.6 Relevance of use of Informal and Interpersonal Sources at the Libraries
of National Institutes of India under the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment: An Assessment
Dr. Kaustuv Chakrabarti, Dr. Shyam Prasad Ram and Dr. Arabinda
Maity
741
7.7 Adapting to the New Normal: Learning Habits of Rajshahi University
Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Md. Abdul Zabbar, Dr. Md. Nazmul Islam and Md. Shariful Islam
755
7.8 Use and Perception of ICT among the Veterinary Students of Lala Lajpat
Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar: A Study
Dr. Bhanu Partap
774
Open Access Resources and Initiatives
8.0 Open Access of the Scholarly Researches: A Viewpoint from Library
and Information Science Journals
Dr. Abhijit Chatterjee
785
8.1 Use of Open Access Resources (OAR), OER and its Preliminaries
Dr. Harish Kumar Sahu and Toran Lal Khunte
801
8.2 Open Access Publications: A New Dimension of Knowledge
Sharing in the Digital Era
Swagota Saikia and Manoj Kumar Verma
808
8.3 Accelerated Research through Open Data: A Way Forward for Smart
Research in African Universities
K. John Paul Anbu and Jessie Furvin
816
Social Media and Libraries
9.0 Captivating Readers: The Function of Social Media in Library Outreach
Apeksha Shrivastava and Prof. J.N. Gautam
831
9.1 Adapting Social Networking Sites as a Tool for E-Learning: A Study
Among the LIS Students of Dibrugarh University, Assam
Nandita Barman
836

9.2 Social Media as a Tool for Providing Innovative Library Information
Services
Dr. Ashish Kumar Sharma
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OPEN ACCESS PUBLICATIONS: A NEW DIMENSION OF
KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN THE DIGITAL ERA
Swagota Saikia1 and Manoj Kumar Verma2
Department of Library and Information Science
Mizoram University, Aizawl - 796 004, Mizoram
E-mail: 1.saikiaswagata00@gmail.com; 2.manojdlis@mzu.edu.in
INTRODUCTION
The inception of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) has brought tremendous
opportunities for the academic community over the world. The Open Access emerged in the early
1990s, spurred by the opportunities provided by the internet and as a response to the "serials crisis,"
characterized by subscription prices increasing at a rate exceeding inflation (Björk et al., 2010).
Today, Open Access has become a global concern, making it essential for everyone involved in
scholarly publishing—including policymakers, publishers, research funders, governments, learned
societies, librarians, and academic communities (Tennant et al., 2016).
The concept Open Access (OA) refers to online scholarly content which are ‘open’ to use or access
with minimum licensing and copyright restrictions (Suber, 2019). However, a definition provided by
Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) for OA literature as “free availability on the public internet,
permitting any users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these
articles, crawl them for indexing, pass them as data to software, or use them for any other lawful
purpose, without financial, legal, or technical barriers other than those inseparable from gaining
access to the internet itself”. In the 21st century the term Open-Access was initially introduced in
awareness programs in academia. Followed by the inception of the concept Open access, some other
open access platforms and resources have also been introduced like OA repositories, databases,
journals, software, etc. (Deori & Verma, 2022). Scholarly communication is considered as an
important part of academia specially for research and development and currently, there is growing
interest in Open Access publications. Over the last few decades, it has been observed that there is a
constant growth of open access publications in the world academia as shown in Fig 1 (Akterian,
2018).
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Fig. 1. Comparison between open access and close access publications
(Source: Towards open access scientific publishing)
FEATURES OF OPEN ACCESS
• Free Access: OA publications are freely available to readers without financial, legal, or
technical barriers. This promotes wider dissemination and accessibility of research.
• Immediate Access: Research articles are typically made available online immediately upon
publication, allowing for rapid dissemination of new findings.
• Permission to Use: OA typically grants users the right to read, download, copy, distribute,
print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, facilitating research and education.
• No Subscription Requirement: Unlike traditional subscription-based journals, OA does not
require readers or institutions to pay subscription fees to access content.
• Creative Commons Licensing: Many OA articles are published under licenses such as
Creative Commons, which specify the conditions under which the work can be used, reused,
and redistributed, often with proper attribution.
• Increased Visibility and Impact: OA publications tend to reach a broader audience,
potentially leading to increased citations and impact for authors (Eysenbach, 2006b). This is
particularly beneficial for researchers in developing countries and those working on
interdisciplinary topics.
• Support for Research Communities: OA fosters collaboration and innovation by facilitating
access to a wider range of research outputs and enabling researchers to build upon existing
work more easily.
• Variety of Models: There are different OA models, including green OA (self-archiving by
authors in repositories), gold OA (publishing in OA journals), and hybrid OA (mix of
subscription-based and OA articles within the same journal).
• Transparency and Reusability: OA encourages transparency in research communication by
making findings openly available, which supports reproducibility and reuse of data and
methodologies.
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• Global Reach: OA removes barriers based on geographic location or institutional affiliation,
promoting equity in access to knowledge and supporting global participation in scholarly
discourse.
HISTORY OF OA
The history of Open Access Movement was embarked by several remarkable initiatives. The
movement began gaining momentum in the late 20th century, driven by the rise of the internet and
growing dissatisfaction with the high subscription costs of academic journals (Bergman, 2006). The
initiatives are as follows:
Early Developments (Pre-1990s)
• Preprints and Early Sharing: Even before the digital age, scientists shared preprints (draft
versions of papers) with colleagues to disseminate findings quickly (Kaiser & Da Graça
Oliveira Crossetti, 2021). This practice laid the groundwork for more formal open access
initiatives.
The Rise of Digital Repositories (1990s)
• arXiv (1991): One of the first major open access repositories, arXiv was established by
physicist Paul Ginsparg (Yiotis, 2005). It allowed researchers in physics, mathematics, and
related fields to share preprints freely.
• PubMed Central (2000): Initiated by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), PubMed
Central provided free access to biomedical and life sciences research articles (Fernandez,
2006).
Formalization of Open Access (2000s)
• Budapest Open Access Initiative (2002): This was one of the first formal statements
promoting open access. It called for making research literature freely available online (Da
Costa & Leite, 2016).
• Bethesda Statement (2003): This statement further clarified the principles of open access,
emphasizing the need for free, immediate, and unrestricted access to scholarly research.
• Berlin Declaration (2003): Building on earlier statements, the Berlin Declaration supported
the open access movement and encouraged institutions to promote open access to knowledge.
Policy and Mandate Development (2000s-2010s)
• NIH Public Access Policy (2008): The NIH mandated that all research funded by the agency
must be deposited in PubMed Central and made freely available within 12 months of
publication.
• Research Councils UK (RCUK) Policy (2013): RCUK required that the results of publicly
funded research be published in open access journals or repositories.
Expansion and Growth (2010s-Present)
• Plan S (2018): Initiated by cOAlition S, a group of national research funding organizations,
Plan S requires that from 2021, all scientific publications resulting from publicly funded
research must be published in open access journals or platforms (Frantsvåg & Strømme, 2019).
• Institutional Repositories: Many universities and research institutions have established their
own repositories to provide open access to their research outputs.
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• Growth of Open Access Journals: The number of open access journals has significantly
increased, with platforms like the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) listing thousands
of such journals across various disciplines.
LICENSING IN OPEN ACCESS
Open access aims to make scholarly work freely available and reusable, typically through the use of
specific licensing agreements that retain the author's copyright while allowing broad distribution and
reuse under defined terms. Creative Commons licenses are the most common licensing tools in OA
publishing (Margoni & Peters, 2016). These frameworks help ensure that the work can be widely
accessed and legally reused, promoting greater dissemination and impact of research.
Creative Commons Licenses: Most OA articles are published under Creative Commons (CC)
licenses. These licenses allow authors to specify the terms under which their work can be used
(Braybrooke, 2021). Common CC licenses in OA include:
• CC BY (Attribution): Allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even
commercially, as long as they credit the author for the original creation.
• CC BY-SA (Attribution-ShareAlike): Similar to CC BY, but derivative works must be
licensed under identical terms.
• CC BY-NC (Attribution-NonCommercial): Allows others to remix, adapt, and build upon
the work non-commercially, and although their new works must also acknowledge the author
and be non-commercial, they don’t have to license their derivative works on the same terms.
• CC BY-ND (Attribution-NoDerivs): Allows for redistribution, commercial and non-
commercial, as long as it is passed along unchanged and in whole, with credit to the author.
• Open Data and Software: Similar principles apply to open data and software, where specific
licenses (like the MIT License, GNU General Public License, or Open Data Commons licenses)
dictate how these resources can be used, shared, and modified.
Fig. 2. Creative Commons (CC) licenses
(Source: How to Attribute Creative Commons Photos – Footer Blog)
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DIFFERENT OA MODELS
There are several types of open access routes, each with its own characteristics and methods of making
scholarly work freely available.
Fig. 2. Different Open Access Model
Gold Open Access
Gold open access is a publishing model for scholarly articles where the final published version of the
article is made freely and permanently accessible to anyone, immediately upon publication (Harnad
et al., 2004). This model often involves the author, or their institution or funder, paying an article
processing charge (APC) to cover the costs of publication, instead of the reader or institution paying
for access through subscription fees. The goal of gold open access is to ensure that research outputs
are available to the widest possible audience without barriers, facilitating greater dissemination and
impact of the research.
Examples:
Fully OA Journals: All articles in the journal are open access.
Hybrid Journals: Subscription journals that offer an open access option for individual
articles upon payment of an APC.
Green Open Access (Self-Archiving)
Green open access, also known as self-archiving, is a model for making scholarly articles
freely accessible by depositing a version of the manuscript in a repository, typically an
institutional or subject-based repository (Björk et al., 2013). Unlike gold open access, where
the final published version of the article is immediately available for free, green open access
often involves the author archiving a preprint (before peer review) or post print (after peer
review but before final publisher formatting) version of the article.
Key characteristics of green open access include:
• No Cost to Authors: Typically, there is no charges associated with depositing articles in
repositories.
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• Embargo Periods: Publishers may impose an embargo period, delaying open access to the
article for a certain period after publication.
• Version of Record: The version available through green open access is not the final published
version, but a preprint or post print.
Diamond (or Platinum) Open Access
Diamond (or Platinum) Open Access is a publishing model where scholarly articles are made freely
available to readers without any charges to the authors or their institutions (Gajović, 2017). Unlike
Gold Open Access, which typically requires authors to pay an article processing charge (APC),
Diamond Open Access is funded through alternative means such as subsidies from academic
institutions, libraries, research funding bodies, or other organizations committed to promoting open
access.
Key characteristics of Diamond/Platinum Open Access include:
• No Cost for Authors and Readers: Neither the authors nor the readers bear any costs for
publishing or accessing the content.
• Immediate Open Access: Articles are made freely available immediately upon publication.
• Quality and Peer Review: Articles undergo the same rigorous peer review and quality control
processes as traditional subscription-based or gold open access journals.
Bronze Open Access
Bronze Open Access refers to a model where scholarly articles are made freely available on
the publisher's website without any explicit open access license (Piwowar et al., 2018). This
means that while the articles can be accessed and read for free, there may be restrictions on their use,
such as limitations on copying, distributing, or modifying the content.
Key characteristics of Bronze Open Access include:
• Free Access: Articles are available to read for free on the publisher's website.
• No Open Access License: Unlike other open access models, Bronze Open Access articles do
not carry a specific open access license (like Creative Commons), which limits their reusability.
• Temporary or Permanent Free Access: The free availability of articles under Bronze Open
Access can be temporary (e.g., for promotional purposes) or permanent, but the terms are set
by the publisher and can change.
Hybrid Open Access
Hybrid Open Access is a publishing model where journals that are primarily subscription-based offer
authors the option to make their individual articles freely available to readers immediately upon
publication, typically in exchange for an article processing charge (APC) (Laakso & Björk, 2016).
This allows authors to choose open access for their specific articles while the rest of the journal's
content remains behind a subscription paywall.
OPEN ACCESS DATABASES
Open access databases are digital collections that provide free access to a variety of academic
resources, including articles, datasets, theses, and more. These databases are essential for researchers,
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students, and the general public to access scholarly information without subscription barriers. Here
are some notable open access databases:
Multidisciplinary Databases
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ): An online directory that indexes and provides
access to high-quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals (Hugar, 2019).
• Open Access Theses and Dissertations (OATD): A database of open access graduate theses
and dissertations published around the world.
• Google Scholar: While not exclusively open access, it indexes a wide range of scholarly
articles, many of which are available for free.
Subject-Specific Databases
1. PubMed Central (PMC): A free digital archive of biomedical and life sciences journal
literature.
2. arXiv: A repository of preprint articles in the fields of physics, mathematics, computer science,
quantitative biology, quantitative finance, and statistics.
3. bioRxiv: A preprint server for biology.
4. SSRN (Social Science Research Network): A repository for research in the social sciences
and humanities.
5. RePEc (Research Papers in Economics): A collaborative effort to enhance the dissemination
of research in economics and related sciences.
CONCLUSION
To conclude, the emergence of Open Access (OA) has revolutionized the landscape of scholarly
communication, offering unprecedented opportunities for the dissemination of research. Catalyzed
by the rise of the internet and a response to the "serials crisis," OA has evolved into a global movement
supported by a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers, publishers, and academic
institutions. Various OA models, such as gold, green, diamond, bronze, and hybrid, provide different
pathways to making research freely available, each with its unique benefits and challenges. The
fundamental principles of OA—free, immediate access to research with minimal restrictions—
promote greater visibility, impact, and collaboration in the academic community. As OA continues
to grow and adapt, it plays a crucial role in ensuring equitable access to knowledge, fostering
innovation, and advancing scientific progress worldwide.
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