[Irtalk] Elsevier Policy

[Denise Nicholson]

Hi,

You can sign as individuals as well.

Regards
Denise

From: Ina Smith [mailto:Ina at assaf.org.za]
Sent: 26 May 2015 01:30 PM
To: irtalk at lists.lib.sun.ac.za
Subject: [Irtalk] Elsevier Policy

Dear Colleagues

Please join other major signatories in support against Elsevier's most recent policy:

https://www.coar-repositories.org/activities/advocacy-leadership/petition-against-elseviers-sharing-policy/

The policy is available at: http://www.elsevier.com/connect/elsevier-updates-its-policies-perspectives-and-services-on-article-sharing

More links shared by Denise Nicholson (thanks Denise):
Statement against Elsevier's sharing policy
https://www.coar-repositories.org/activities/advocacy-leadership/petition-against-elseviers-sharing-policy/
Elsevier's new sharing policy harmful to authors and access to scholarly research
http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/45557
New Policy from Elsevier Impedes Open Access and Sharing
http://www.sparc.arl.org/news/new-policy-elsevier-impedes-open-access-and-sharing


Kind regards
Ina

Ina Smith
SciELO Planning Manager
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)

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