Thesis Abstract

<p> This research project aims to assess the role of libraries in supporting digital scholarship and publishing. The study will investigate the various ways in which libraries contribute to the advancement of digital scholarship, including their provision of digital resources, support for open access publishing, and facilitation of scholarly communication. By employing a mixed-methods approach, the research seeks to analyze the impact of libraries on digital scholarship and publishing, evaluate the effectiveness of their initiatives, and provide recommendations for enhancing their role in this domain. <br></p>

Thesis Overview

<p> </p><div><div><div><div><div>Libraries play a crucial role in advancing digital scholarship and publishing, serving as key facilitators of access to digital resources, open access publishing, and scholarly communication. This study seeks to comprehensively evaluate the impact of libraries in supporting digital scholarship and publishing, shedding light on their contributions to the dissemination of scholarly work in the digital age.</div><div>By drawing upon a theoretical framework and existing literature, the research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted role of libraries in digital scholarship and publishing. Through the utilization of a mixed-methods approach, the study endeavors to gather insights from library users, scholars, and publishing professionals to assess the effectiveness of library initiatives in this domain and identify best practices in advancing digital scholarship and publishing.</div><div>The findings of this research are expected to contribute to the ongoing discourse on the role of libraries in digital scholarship and publishing, providing valuable insights for library practitioners, researchers, and publishing stakeholders seeking to optimize the impact of libraries in supporting digital scholarship. Ultimately, this study aims to offer recommendations for enhancing library support for digital scholarship and publishing, furthering the mission of libraries as vital hubs for scholarly dissemination and knowledge creation in the digital era.</div></div><div><div><div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div></div></div><div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><br> </div></div><br><p></p>