Abstract: Open access publishing refer to freely available Internet copies of peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, technical reports, theses, and working papers that satisfy the criteria of "Open Access". Open access refers to the availability of a published work without any cost, allowing scholars in economically challenged regions to access the latest research. The study aimed to examine the relationship between open-access publishing and information security challenges in modern scholarly libraries, and to explore how open-access publishing influences libraries' digital infrastructure and cyber security practices. Primary data is the only source utilized during this investigation. The study's theoretical framework and literature review were developed using secondary data gathered from books, journals, and magazines. Primary data was gathered via using a structured questionnaire. The research employed random sampling to identify respondents, acquired primary data via a questionnaire, and obtained secondary data from journals, publications, and published papers. The study chooses academic researchers and library administrators as the targeted population. The sample comprised 250 secondary pupils from Delhi NCR libraries. The findings propose that open-access publishing introduces significant information security challenges related to increasing the vulnerability to data breaches and unauthorised access in scholarly libraries. Furthermore, the adoption of an open-access platform demands increased cyber security measures and improvements in digital infrastructure needed to protect sensitive academic information.
Keywords: Open Access Publishing, Information Security, Scholarly Libraries, Cyber security, and Digital Infrastructure.
Title: The Impact of Open Access Publishing on Information Security in Modern Scholarly Libraries
Author: Dr. Nilima Paul
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
Vol. 14, Issue 2, April 2026 - June 2026
Page No: 177-185
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 30-June-2026
