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    Unit 3: More about open approaches.
    (Busitema University., 2024) Lugya, Fredrick Kiwuwa; Busitema University
    This unit briefly discusses alternative innovative approaches to openness that you as a library professional should be aware of besides open access journals and open access repositories. "Open" encompasses the following open approaches: Open Access research literature, Open data, Open educational resources, Open Source software, Open infrastructure, Open Standards, Open development, Open education, Open Peer Review, Open research,
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    Unit 1: Open access repositories.
    (Busitema University., 2024) Lugya, Fredrick Kiwuwa; Busitema University
    This unit briefly discusses implementing an Open Access Service to make research openly accessible for all, aligned with the strategy of an organization.
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    Unit 2: Open journals.
    (Busitema University., 2024) Lugya, Fredrick Kiwuwa; Busitema University
    This unit briefly discusses the different types of Open Access journals and their contribution to improving access to peer reviewed information and focus on how librarians can start OA journals to assist their patrons.
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    Unit 0: Introduction to open access infrastructure.
    (Busitema University., 2024) Lugya, Fredrick Kiwuwa; Busitema University
    This module shall deal with open access resources of all types, their definition, nature, feature s, planning, executing, choosing appropriate technical standards and following set procedures and later maintenance for all parties involved i.e. host, sponsors, users and prospective content creators. Emphasis is on e-journals and e-repositories and emerging trends in the open access movement.