The Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) recently released the final report of the DOAB User Needs Analysis. This report is based on the experiences, needs, and expectations of users as they emerged from a survey, an online discussion, and a panel at the recent OASPA conference.
The report addresses user perceptions and needs with respect to open access and open access books; quality and peer review procedures; copyright policies; platform usability; and potential business and funding models.
The DOAB report is intended for the wider academic and publishing community, and advises in the establishment of procedures, criteria and standards for the DOAB platform and services. It provides guidelines and recommendations for admissions to DOAB and for its sustainability and further development.
The entire report is available for download from http://doabooks.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/doab-user-needs.pdf.
