The future of access: How a mosaic of next-gen solutions will deliver more convenient access to more users

Abstract

Rogue services such as SciHub deliver a clear message that users demand fast, convenient access to content. This paper discusses how the landscape of user access to content is being defined by RA21, CASA and LibKey. The reach and limitation of each approach is reviewed, discussing how the future of user experience will be a mosaic of services, that while different, all share core attributes.