Saskia Franken, What do scientific authors want? Attracting scientists to institutional repositories, a preprint. Abstract: 'Igitur supports (especially Utrecht) scientists with electronic publishing and in a more general sense aims to improve scientific communication. Igitur offers two major services: Publication of recent scientific output in the digital scientific repository of Utrecht University and support in starting new electronic publication channels, such as electronic journals and communication platforms. Igitur guarantees fast publication, optimal disclosure and worldwide availability. Offers various supporting services including tools, technical support, product development and web marketing.' (Thanks to the Jill O'Neill on the NFAIS Information Community News.)
Posted by
Peter Suber at 11/18/2004 01:02:00 PM.
The open access movement:
Putting peer-reviewed scientific and scholarly literature
on the internet. Making it available free of charge and
free of most copyright and licensing restrictions.
Removing the barriers to serious research.
