AlmaDL Journals: challenges and opportunities for an open access publishing service

Authors

  • Piero Grandesso AlmaDL, University of Bologna
  • Marialaura Vignocchi AlmaDL, University of Bologna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2283-9364/8953

Keywords:

University of Bologna, Open Access, Digital Library, Alma DL

Abstract

The article aims to illustrate the characteristics of the AlmaDL Journals service of the University of Bologna, making an assessment 10 years after its activation. Starting from an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the service, we will try to highlight the lines of development of open access periodic publishing.

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Published

2018-12-31

How to Cite

Grandesso, P., & Vignocchi, M. (2018). AlmaDL Journals: challenges and opportunities for an open access publishing service. Bibliothecae.It, 7(2), 398–418. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2283-9364/8953

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2018): Bibliographic journals between past and future. International Conference Proceedings (Bologna, Biblioteca Universitaria, 22-23 February 2018)

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