Characteristics of European Universities That Participate in Library Crowdfunding Initiatives for Open Access Monographs

Mirela Roncevic ()
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Mirela Roncevic: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Publications, 2023, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-23

Abstract: The aim of the study was to identify the traits of 100 European universities across 26 countries that did or did not support one particular library crowdfunding initiative for open access (OA) monographs over the past few years. By relying on the rankings of four sources, including THE, ARWU, QS, and Leiden, the study identifies some of the traits of the universities that have shown strong interest in the model by already taking part in an established library crowdfunding initiative, as well as those that may play a vital role in its sustainability. The study’s results show that the institutions that are likely to participate in library crowdfunding initiatives for OA monographs may be defined as highly ranked and produce research in quantity, quantity, relevance, and timeliness. The study’s key revelation is the high academic standing of the institutions that rarely participate in one crowdfunding initiative. These institutions may not be as “international” in their outlooks, but they stand out for their high-quality and significant research output. As such, they may accelerate the model’s adoption with more consistent participation in library crowdfunding.

Keywords: open access publishing; open access monographs; open access scholarly books; library crowdfunding; open access business models; sustainability of open access business models; sustainability of open access monographs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A2 D83 L82 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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