Open access publishing is now an accepted method of scholarly communication. However, the greatest traction for open thus far has been in sciences. Penetration much slower among social This study surveys 309 authors from recent issues journals education to determine why they choose publish and gain insight into ways practices within discipline itself impact willingness engage publishing.

Abstract Open access (OA) publishing is now accepted as an integral part of the emerging trends within scholarly communication. Business librarians, like their subject specialist colleagues in other disciplines, are increasingly called upon to interpret communication faculty. This study surveys 1,293 business faculty from American schools accredited by Association Advance Collegiate Schools Business. Issues explored include practices discipline and how these affect academic advancement,...

Libraries in the USA are required by law to make library programs and services accessible people with disabilities. The Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 508 of Rehabilitation (1998) mandate that responsibility for accessibility extends electronic environment. Increasingly, librarians who purchase journals becoming aware urgent need consider issues, but many uncertain about how actually determine whether a product is accessible, what do if it not. This study examines 11 major research...

The concept of library as a place is now in action many academic libraries: from physical spaces to Web presences. In the constantly growing market online and distance learning, however, libraries must foster for students who may never set foot building. This article provides profile two universities serving very different bodies well challenges associated with these populations. These work provide services that cultivate go research, support by focusing on six categories: access,...

This study investigated the skills, knowledge, abilities or dispositions that are most valued and respected by academic librarians, determined how these qualities might, might not, be associated with generational membership. Other variables included institutional classification, career length, years since first professional degree, broad library job function. The article explains survey design, proportional random sampling method, statistical analyses tests, resulting findings may have...

Abstract Few would disagree that successful communication between librarian and patron is critical to success in the reference process. Based on Atul Gawande's book, The Checklist Manifesto, authors indicate how a well-executed interview reflects structure of checklist deeper qualities found well-constructed can positively influence outcome complicated interaction. Keywords: checklistsreference interviewcommunicationquality

Service to library users with disabilities has been the subject of numerous books, articles, and presentations, but it is useful consider this issue specifically in context science libraries for several reasons. In United States we acknowledge an established need scientists, have long overlooked pool scientific interest talent among individuals disabilities. Sci-tech librarians can play a significant role encouragement by making environment accessible ensuring as much possible independent...