Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This study examines challenges, and opportunities towards Open Access Policies in university libraries. Despite OA's growing importance in promoting scholarly communication. Basically academic libraries face hurdles in implementing effective OA policies. This research assesses current OA policies, identifies challenges, and explores benefits for libraries through review of related literature published in peer reviewed journals. The findings moderate OA awareness, key challenges like resource constraints, and opportunities in free access and increased visibility. Findings provide insights for improving OA practices and enhancing Pakistani research visibility. However, free access, increase in library value, and fulfilling users need with shrinking budget were top three identified opportunities.
Institutions: Alhamd Islamic University, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7225346231