Re: ArXiv Grows Up, Adopts Subscription-like Model

[Philip Davis <pmd8@cornell.edu>]

David, It appears that Simeon has already changed the arXiv 
Whitepaper document, removing "subscription-like service" with 
the phrase "annual support requests."  I imagine that most 
libraries that pledge annual support will consider it to be a 
recurrent expense and manage it like any other subscription 
expense.

I suspect that the choice of words to describe the new arXiv 
funding model was difficult for the Cornell Library as many state 
laws forbid government offices (including state libraries) from 
making charitable donations.

ArXiv Grows Up, Adopts Subscription-like Model

http://j.mp/5dvINB

--Phil Davis


David Prosser wrote:
> You're going to have to help me out Phil.  I can't find the word
> 'subscription' anywhere in:
>
> http://arxiv.org/help/support/whitepaper
>
> Or in the press release.  It is used in the FAQ, where the cost
> of arXiv is compared to the cost of 'subscription services'.
> But I find no evidence of it being used in the sense of your
> headline.
>
> David
>
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>
> David,
>
> The term "subscription-like" to describe the new arXiv business
> model is not my invention but is used in their White Paper see:
> http://arxiv.org/help/support/whitepaper Section 2. Business
> Model
>
> And "growing up" is a a reference to one of the quotes I use in
> the piece.
>
> --Phil