Exploring Open Access Resources

Users Perspectives from University of Delhi

Abstract

The revolutionary nature of ICT has revolutionized other fields, including information science and libraries. ICT has become the most effective medium for academic communication in the 21st century. Open access publishing has also undergone a revolution because to ICT features. The goal of this study is to better understand how the University of Delhi academic community views the idea of resources with open access. 43.1% of academic communities are completely aware of open access materials, according to the study’s findings. Additionally, the report shows that 59.3% of respondents use open access resources when conducting research work. Because research is an on-going activity, libraries must regularly provide program and activity for the academic research community to improve the quality of their research output. The primary aim of this research is to examine the viewpoint of the academic community on the utilization of open access materials. And understand why and how you are utilizing an open-access resource.