Open Access E Resources Development in India and China:A Comparative Study

Vrushali Dandawate; M. Dhanamajay; P. S. Kattimani

Abstract

Open access is gaining popularity in Asian countries. Subject gateways, institutional repositories are rapidly increasing in Asia. Major countries in Asia have adopted information technology for providing information services. As well as internet connectivity is also growing, so many librarians are using ICT technology to build their institutional repository services which is helpful for growth of open access. India and China are strong countries in Asia. China is already leading ahead among all Asian countries in terms of research output, while India is also focusing on major research activities. This Both these countries witnessed the transition to open access journals and full text repositories and digital libraries. This paper study will try to find out open access e e-resources development in India and China. Keywords- : Open access, open access India, open access ChinaCite this ArticleVrushali Dandawate, M. Dhanamajaya, P. S. Kattimani. Open Access E Resources Development in India and China :A Comparative Study. Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 2019; 6(2): 38–48p.