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

jdamen@ascleiden.nl