Publisher's Synopsis
-Overview of open access principles and their significance in scholarly communication
-Examination of digital libraries as repositories for open access content
-Discussion of the benefits of open access publishing, including increased accessibility and visibility of research
-Exploration of digital library infrastructure and technologies for managing and disseminating open access resources
-Consideration of challenges and opportunities in the open access movement, such as funding models and copyright issues
-Analysis of the role of digital libraries in supporting open access initiatives and promoting global knowledge sharing.