Das Diamond-Open-Access-Modell KOALA aus erwerbungsbibliothekarischer Sicht

Ein Auswertungsbericht

Abstract

Based on a large survey, the perspectives of acquisition heads, library directors and subject librarians on consortial or collective open access funding programmes are examined. In particular, factors in favour of or against financial participation in such iniatives are determined. The study was conducted in order to improve consortial programmes, which is an aim of the KOALA-AV project. The results of the study strengthen the approach of consortial funding initiatives. Only a few of the participants had general objections. In particular, the consortial financing of open access programmes is considered by a large majority to be compatible with local budgetary regulations. The main obstacles identified can be addressed through targeted measures: through a quantitative expansion of the programmes, through better journal metadata, and through targeted management of the acquisition budget.