Open Access and Digital Libraries

<p>���Overview of open access principles and their significance in scholarly communication</p><p>���Examination of digital libraries as repositories for open access content</p><p>���Discussion of the benefits of open access publishing including increased accessibility and visibility of research</p><p>���Exploration of digital library infrastructure and technologies for managing and disseminating open access resources</p><p>���Consideration of challenges and opportunities in the open access movement such as funding models and copyright issues</p><p>���Analysis of the role of digital libraries in supporting open access initiatives and promoting global knowledge sharing.</p>