Development and Cooperation: Beyond Open Access
The Future of Information and Library AssociationsAn International NVB/IFLA Satellite ConferenceThe Hague, 8 - 9 August 2012
Jos Damen, African Studies Centre, Leiden
Why Libraries?
Preservation of knowledge
Why Libraries?
Metadata: Opening up collections
Why Libraries?
Art, fun, joy, browsing
Why Libraries?
Study, contact & a meeting place
Instruction
Journals 17th century
Journals 21st century
E-books
Google Books, Internet Archive & more
Open Access
HINARI, OARE, AGORA, PLoS, JSTOR et al.
Saving archives
Timbuktu
In conclusion
• University Libraries: publications open access
• Libraries: preserve unique paper copies of books and archives & advocate these collections
• Libraries: play a key role in educating patrons on how to find the information they need
Jos Damen
African Studies Centre, Leiden
