Internationalisation of Open Access Policies for Publishers
Author Information
Author(s): Frank Scholze
Primary Institution: Stuttgart University Library
Hypothesis
How can a multilingual interface improve access to publisher copyright policies for open access?
Conclusion
DINI has developed a multilingual integration layer to enhance access to open access information for scientific authors.
Supporting Evidence
- DINI aims to build an international support structure for open access information.
- The integration layer can be used in various contexts to provide comprehensive information on copyright policies.
- The project enhances the SHERPA/RoMEO service to support multilingual access.
Takeaway
This study shows that making information about open access policies available in multiple languages helps authors understand their rights better.
Methodology
The study involved developing a German interface to the SHERPA/RoMEO service and creating an integration layer for various data sources.
Limitations
The project faced resource limitations that restricted the functionality of the SHERPA/RoMEO service and the integration of multilingual features.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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