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Scientific Publications: free for all?

Scientific Publications: free for all?. The Academic Library Viewpoint. Short answer. Academic libraries broadly welcome the report Academic libraries do not find the Government’s response helpful in moving towards meeting the needs of their users. Accessibility.

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Scientific Publications: free for all?

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  1. Scientific Publications: free for all? The Academic Library Viewpoint Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  2. Short answer • Academic libraries broadly welcome the report • Academic libraries do not find the Government’s response helpful in moving towards meeting the needs of their users Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  3. Accessibility Importance of accessibility • for researchers • for the public Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  4. Accessibility Importance of accessibility • for researchers • for the public Government response • Focusing on other issues and passing responsibility • Challenging the scale of the problem with existing systems Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  5. Accessibility Importance of accessibility • for researchers • for the public Government response • Focusing on other issues and passing responsibility • Challenging the scale of the problem with existing systems Library view • accessibility is a key issue • Value for Money Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  6. Institutional Repositories Government Response • This is a matter for institutions and for the JISC • Cost, quality and technical issues • Need to be comprehensive • Others are dealing with it Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  7. Institutional Repositories Government Response • This is a matter for institutions and for the JISC • Cost, quality and technical issues • Need to be comprehensive • Others are dealing with it Comment • It could help to make them more comprehensive • It could provide financial support to address the issues • This is an area where all parties could come together. If so many publishers are willing to see these, then we could work together Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  8. Scientific Publications Market (1) Select Committee • Good analysis of the overall position Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  9. Scientific Publications Market (1) Select Committee • Good analysis of the overall position • Government response • Not convinced there is an impending crisis • Bundling is good, but you don’t have to choose it – a range of options • Consortia can make a big difference • Vat rules can’t be changed • Wants a healthy and competitive industry • “Level playing field” Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  10. Scientific Publications Market (2) • Pricing and VfM • Government conclusion at odds with others • Bundling: choices • Extended access v obvious redundancy • Monopoly • Cancellations • Options Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  11. Scientific Publications Market (3) • Consortial purchasing • No complete panacea: Strengthen consortia • VAT • Answer the question • Healthy and competitive • “Level playing field” Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  12. Open Access: Journals Government Response: • Not convinced that the author pays model gives better VFM • “Level-paying field”, and too early: Therefore - no real action. No independent study Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  13. Open Access: Journals Government Response: • Not convinced that the author pays model gives better VFM • “Level-paying field”, and too early: Therefore - no real action. No independent study Comment • Evidence of increased citation • Evidence of JISC study of OA authors: quality • Cost evidence at least suggests possible economies • There are issues which have to be addressed • Given the strong evidence that the present system is not meeting the needs of users, then the case for independent research seems strong Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  14. S.C. Report Report by HEPI on library funding levels and funding needs Code of good practice Library Budgets (1) Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  15. S.C. Report Report by HEPI on library funding levels and funding needs Code of good practice Government response HEFCE won’t do this Evidence from HESA and SCONUL Leave it to HEIs and to DCMS Library Budgets (1) Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  16. Library Budgets (2) Comment • Funding:for libraries will continue to be hard: therefore looking for VFM • HEIs are not convinced of the effectiveness of the present system • Improved funding no substitute for addressing problems in the system • Continuing support for BL as the calls on its resources grow Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  17. So where now ? (1) National • Select Committee itself • RCUK: developing policy on communication: respond to this • Research Libraries Network • OFT • DTI Academic Publications Forum • The JISC’s activities Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  18. So where now? (2) Back at the ranch • Institutional repositories • Working towards the network of IRs • Awareness raising Tom Graham University of Newcastle

  19. So where now? (2) Back at the ranch • Institutional repositories • Working towards the network of IRs • Awareness raising International • European Commission study • Link with developments elsewhere. Ready to work with others Tom Graham University of Newcastle

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