Open access resources useful in LIS education

Abstract

Purpose

The present paper is compilation of open access resources in the subject area library and information science (LIS) and their usefulness in the LIS teaching and learning process. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach

Researcher compiled list by visiting library science department web sites, library web sites, OA forums/blogs, etc.

Findings

The library science subject area is rich in various forms of open access literature which is reported in the paper.

Originality/value

One of the first studies to report various forms of open access literature in the library science subject area.

Citation

Sawant, S. (2013), "Open access resources useful in LIS education", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 30 No. 7, pp. 16-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-05-2013-0029