Re: A Role for SPARC in Freeing the Refereed Literature

From: David Goodman <dgoodman@PRINCETON.EDU>
Date: Mon Jun 19 2000 - 22:22:39 BST

I suspect those who think with KF that

> > Finally, I would argue that SPARC is making progress. Commercial
> > publishers have moderated their price increases (for the time being),
> > producing great savings for libraries and universities.

will be in for a disappointment in the next few years.

I join with SH in applauding the goals of SPARC, and suggest that it
 adopt his constructive suggestions for additional projects.

>
> Discussion can be posted to:
>
> american-scientist-open-access-forum@amsci.org

--
David Goodman
Biology Librarian, and
Co-Chair, Electronic Journals Task Force
Princeton University Library
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Received on Mon Jan 24 19:17:43 2000

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