Challenges and Opportunities of Open Access: A Panel Discussion

Format Aside: Applying Beall's Criteria to Assess the Predatory Nature of both OA and Non-OA Library and Information Science Journals

“…34 Therefore, the present authors recommend that librarians remain cognizant of these liabilities, but they agree with the conclusion of Smith that librarians should stress to users that OA and traditional journals deserve equal consideration when making decisions concerning quality. 35 Beall's Criteria serves an important purpose as a tool for information literacy and evaluation. However, since Beall ties it directly to his predatory journal and publishers lists, the Criteria becomes counterproductive to the two objectives of information literacy and evaluation.…”