OCLC Research: Improving Open Access Discovery for Academic Library Users


The research findings shared in this report analyze the efforts made by library staff to make OA publications discoverable and explore user behaviors at seven institutions in the Netherlands. The findings can serve as a catalyst for academic libraries worldwide to engage in meaningful conversations about enhancing OA discoverability given local contexts and user needs.

Key Contributions of the Report:

  1. Provides valuable insights into the measures taken by library staff in the Netherlands to facilitate the discoverability of OA publications.
  2. Highlights library staff’s successful efforts to support user needs and explores opportunities to improve.
  3. Identifies key stakeholders in the OA landscape and provides actionable suggestions for them to maximize the impact of their contributions.

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Author: Charles W. Bailey, Jr.

Charles W. Bailey, Jr.