Towards Sustainable Knowledge

integrating open access principles with green library initiatives

Abstract

In an era marked by environmental concerns and the quest for knowledge accessibility, the convergence of Open Access (OA) principles and Green Library Initiatives (GLIs) presents a promising avenue for advancing sustainability in scholarly communication. This study explores the intersection of these two paradigms, examining their potential synergies and implications for creating a more environmentally conscious and inclusive knowledge ecosystem. By promoting unrestricted access to scholarly outputs while minimising the environmental footprint of information dissemination, this integrated approach holds the promise of fostering a more sustainable future for academia and society at large. Through a review of current literature and case studies, this paper elucidates the challenges and opportunities in aligningOAprinciples with GLIs, offering insights into practical strategies for
libraries, publishers, and researchers to adopt sustainable practices in knowledge dissemination. Ultimately, this synthesis of OA and GLIs not only contributes to the mitigation of environmental impacts but also facilitates equitable access to knowledge, thereby fostering a more sustainable and inclusive scholarly landscape.