Re: IFLA Support Open Access

[Ann Okerson <ann.okerson@yale.edu>]

Note that the IFLA document defines Open Access differently (more
generically) from the OA definitions in today's STM dialogues.  IFLA's
open access has as it goal the provision of information to the broadest
possible numbers of libraries and readers.  It is understood that such
access may involve payment of a fee or subscription for the information.  

Sincerely, Ann Okerson (took part in various committee discussions about
the document, including definitions)

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Heather Morrison <heatherm@eln.bc.ca>
To: liblicense-l@lists.yale.edu
Subject: IFLA Support Open Access
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 20:21:41 EST

The following may be of interest to liblicense readers, particular those
following the recent thread on Library Associations and Open Access:

The IFLA Statement on Open Access to Scholarly Literature and Research
Documentation has just been announced at:

http://www.ifla.org/V/cdoc/open-access04.html
together with a media release at:
http://www.ifla.org/V/press/oa240204.html

cheers,

Heather G. Morrison
Project Coordinator
BC Electronic Library Network
Email:  heatherm@eln.bc.ca