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Open Access in Scholarly Publishing: Embracing Principles and Avoiding Pitfalls

Open Access (OA) in scholarly publishing has gained momentum over the past decade, expanding in advocacy and application. While there is consensus around the intent and goals of the open access movement, the various stakeholders, such as scholars, researchers, publishers, academic institutions, scholarly societies, and librarians, all offer different approaches to that end. This article traces some of the literature assessing different models of OA publishing; considers how the current status of OA compares to the initial goals set forth in the Budapest Open Access Initiative; and explores ways academic libraries can move beyond reiterating the ideals of OA to educating researchers and helping them navigate the realities of OA publishing.