Open Access E-books in Social Science: A Case Study of Directory of Open Access Books

Manohar B Lamani; Rohit R Patil; Dr. B. D Kumbar

doi:10.14429/djlit.38.2.10890

Manohar B Lamani Department of Library and Information Science, Karnataka University, Dharwad
Rohit R Patil Department of Library and Information Science, Karnataka University, Dharwad
Dr. B. D Kumbar Department of Library and Information Science, Karnataka University, Dharwad

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.38.2.10890

Keywords: DOAB, Open access, E-books, Open access e-books, Social science, Case study

Abstract

The present study examines the current trends of the open access e-books in the field of social sciences available through Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB). The data was collected online regarding the social science e-books in August 2016 from DOAB web site for analysis. In the study the e-books are divided author wise, license wise, language wise, year wise, and pagination wise for better understanding of the results. The results revealed that there is a significant growth of e-books on DOAB on social sciences over the years.

Author Biographies

Manohar B Lamani, Department of Library and Information Science, Karnataka University, Dharwad

Mr Manohar B. Lamani is pursuing PhD in the Department of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad. He holds MLISc from Karnatak University Dharwad. He has published more than 20 articles in various journals/conferences/ seminars. He has participated and involved in many national and International conferences. His area of specialisation is Public Library. He was awarded Rajiv Gandhi National Junior Research Fellowship.

Rohit R Patil, Department of Library and Information Science, Karnataka University, Dharwad

Mr Rohit R. Patil did his MLISc from the same Department. He also qualified for UGC-NET and SET (Karnataka). Currently he is working as Senior Research Fellow (UGC) in the Department of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad. He has published 10 articles in various journals/ conferences/seminars. He has also attended several national and International conferences/seminar/workshops. His areas of interest are Public Library, Open Access etc.

Dr. B. D Kumbar, Department of Library and Information Science, Karnataka University, Dharwad

Dr B.D. Kumbar completed his MA (Hist & Arch), MLISc and PhD from Karnatak University, Dharwad. Presently he is working as Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad. He has very rich experience of teaching and research his areas of specialisation are Management of Libraries and Information Centers, Information Systems and programs, Human Resource Management and Development (HRD&HRM) and Public Library System. He has published more than 125 papers in national and international journals and Conference Proceedings, edited 10 books.