Significance of Open Access (OA) Publishing Model for Libraries and Information Services: A comparative analysis of City, University of London Institutional Repository (CRO) and Dhaka University Institutional Repository (DUIR)

Abstract

One of the phenomena that has changed the traditional way of disseminating
knowledge is the open access platform. The objectives of this study are to
explore the significance of open access publishing model in perspective of
library and information services, and to make a comparative study between the
institutional repositories deployed at the City, University of London, and the
University of Dhaka. The paper is based on qualitative study where the
importance of open access publishing model has been examined by extensive
review of relevant literature. The comparisons of these two different
institutional repositories have been made by meticulous browsing of
respective websites as well as interviewing selected library staff of Dhaka
University Library and exploring features, services, and policies offered by
them. The findings of the comparison show that the repository of the City,
University of London is far more advanced and enriched than Dhaka
University Institutional Repository with regard to contents, usage of software
and research information management system, submission process, and so on.
The study concludes by putting forward some suggestions for ensuring the
development of Dhaka University Institutional Repository in showcasing its
research contents and increasing discoverability.