CloudSource OA: Using Open Access Content to Expand Collections and Promote Affordable Learning Initiatives

Carolyn Morris, SirsiDynix, Director of Content Solutions; Rick Branham, SirsiDynix, Vice President Academic Library Initiatives

LOUIS recently signed-on to the CloudSource OA pilot program and participation in the project is open to all member libraries. This session will provide an overview of recent trends in Open Access and share data on OA publication patterns. It will also include a demo of the CloudSource OA software that provides easy access to over 6 million OA articles, eBooks and eTextbooks and integrates seamlessly with learning management software to support affordable learning efforts.