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The Antaeus column: does the “open access” advantage exist? A librarian's perspective
Nicholas JointThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the evidence about the benefits of running open access repositories, with particular emphasis on the so‐called “open access advantage.”
Emerging challenges and opportunities for Nigerian libraries in a global information environment
Charles O. Omekwu, Ifeoma R. EchezonaThe purpose of this paper is to explore the challenges and opportunities for librarians operating in a global information environment.
Information literacy as professional legitimation: the quest for a new jurisdiction
Lisa O'ConnorThe purpose of this paper is to examine the emergence of information literacy (IL) by analyzing professional discourse and demonstrating that there is much evidence to support…
On the writing, reading and publishing of digital stories
Daniela Petrelli, Hazel WrightThe purpose of this paper is to describe a study set up to investigate and map the landscape of digital writing today. A holistic perspective has been adopted involving writers…
Skills developed through library and information science education
Michalis GerolimosThe purpose of this paper is to report a study designed to identify qualifications and skills that library and information science (LIS) students should have when they graduate.