Mapping of E-books in Science & Technology: An Analytical Study of Directory of Open Access Books

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.37.3.10692
Keywords: E-books, Open Access (OA), Science and Technology (S&T), Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB), Internet Technology

Abstract

A detailed study of e-books in Science and Technology indexed in Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) till May 15, 2016 is presented. Open access publishers, licenses and language-wise distribution of e-books indexed in DOAB is examined. The data collected only on the subjects listed in DDC-23 under Science and Technology domain. The results depicts that there are 1052 e-books indexed in Science and Technology in DOAB. The collection includes e-books that are both made-digital and born digital. Maximum books are on health sciences and published in English only. Mostly e-books have creative commons license. Moreover, Frontier Media SA is the most active open access e-book publisher. The study shall be helpful to library and information professionals as well as open access publishers.

Author Biographies

Vanita Khanchandani, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Assistant Librarian
Moveen Kumar, Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110 067
Professional Assistant
Published
2017-05-09
How to Cite
Khanchandani, V., & Kumar, M. (2017). Mapping of E-books in Science & Technology: An Analytical Study of Directory of Open Access Books. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 37(3), 172-179. https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.37.3.10692
Issue
Vol 37 No 3
Section
Papers

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