Open access, I've learnt, is the practise of having unrestricted access to peer-reviewed scholarly journals via the internet. Studies indicate that open access articles are more likely to be viewed (and cited) than those articles bound by subscriptions. This is particularly useful to researchers in developing countries where many institutions simply cannot afford subscriptions to recent journals.
Peter Suber, an expert in the field, provides an overview on the subject:
http://legacy.earlham.edu/~peters/fos/overview.htm
DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) /
www.doaj.org is a well-known website used to list journals while African Journal online/
www.ajol.info hosts journal articles by African authors. The Directory of Open Access Books -
www.doab.org - strives to increase the discoverability of open access books. Yes, open access books are also available. It makes one wonder what type of services libraries would be offering 10-20 years from now - are they going to house books at all?
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