Open Access: An India Based Model One Nation One Subscription

The paper examines the potential impact of the "One Nation, One Subscription" (ONOS) initiative on the landscape of scholarly content access in India. The ONOS initiative is posited to revolutionize the library consortia journal subscription model in India by providing a centralized subscription that simplifies access to a vast array of electronic resources at a reasonable cost and under more favorable licensing terms. The paper also addresses the uncertain sustainability of libraries under this new model, emphasizing the need for adaptability in response to evolving member requirements in the digital age.

Keywords: centralized subscription, journal subscription model, library consortia, one nation one subscription, scholarly content access, sustainability of libraries