Open Access Archiving List

[Heather Morrison <heatherm@eln.bc.ca>]

**  with apologies for cross-posting  **

An open access archiving maillist has been set up, primarily for 
managers of open access archives who would like to discuss issues 
relating to OA archiving in the dual sense of providing access 
and preservation.

The reason for setting up this list was interest expressed in 
exploring the use of LOCKSS software as a preservation mechanism 
for OA archives. The nature of LOCKSS requires collaborative 
groups, as preservation involves a set of LOCKSS boxes (usually 
about 6) which constantly communicate with each other. There are 
reasons why LOCKSS boxes are best dispersed. Hence, this list can 
serve as a means for OA archivers to meet other potential 
LOCKSS-group participants.

The list is open to anyone, however, in order to avoid spam, 
subscribing and unsubscribing is manual. To subscribe, please 
send your e-mail address to:

Heather G. Morrison
heatherm@eln.bc.ca