Thammasat University Library Support of Academic Publishing through the Read & Publish Model

Abstract

This study examines Thammasat University Library facilitation of academic publishing by adopting the Read & Publish model. It analyzes the library’s support of instructors, researchers, and students to maximize benefits of the model. Recommendations and strategic guidelines are also provided to heighten the effectiveness of library services and ensure their continued relevance as academic publishing evolves.

During the first year of the program, Thammasat University authors published 10 articles. Of the available 186 publication tokens, 141 were used. According to terms of the scheme, the 45 unused tokens could not be carried over to the following year. To maximize token use and further promote benefits of this scheme, the Thammasat University Library will expand outreach efforts to inform more instructors and researchers about the opportunities provided by Read & Publish. The library should also organize more seminars on research support services, such as advanced literature search techniques; selecting suitable journals for publication; and citation and referencing methods.