STS-L Digest - 11 Nov 2004 to 12 Nov 2004 (#2004-168)
There are 4 messages totalling 218 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. GENERAL: UK gov't response to Parliamentary Open Access report & backlash
2. Information Services Librarian for Civil & Environmental Engineering and
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
3. NIH Open Access proposal -- comments deadline approaching
4. FW: [SOAF] submitting comments to the NIH
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Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:33:41 -0500
From: STS-L Moderator
Subject: GENERAL: UK gov't response to Parliamentary Open Access report & backlash
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 09:46:14 -0800
From: george@library.caltech.edu
2004 has been quite the year for debates about models of scholarly
publishing. A Parliamentary committee took testimony in the spring and
issued a major report, Science and Technology 10th report, with detailed
recommendations in July, Scientific Publications: Free for All?
The administration's response is included as Appendix 1
The backlash, to which I allude, is playing out in the committee's
reaction, statements from major players in the UK higher education and
government establishments included as appendices in the committee's
report, and in many other venues. To follow more of the action, see
Randy Reichardt's compilation
Library Question?
George S. Porter
Sherman Fairchild Library of Engineering & Applied Science
California Institute of Technology
Mail Code 1-43, Pasadena, CA 91125-4300
Telephone (626) 395-3409 Fax (626) 431-2681
http://library.caltech.edu
contributor http://stlq.info |
http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/fos/fosblog.html
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Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:34:01 -0500
From: STS-L Moderator
Subject: Information Services Librarian for Civil & Environmental Engineering and Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 14:06:18 -0500
From: Bruce Henson
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTER
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Information Services Librarian
The Georgia Tech Library and Information Center invites applications for
an energetic, flexible, and innovative professional to join the
Information Services Department delivering client-centered library
services to the academic community. The Library & Information Center
(www.library.gatech.edu), a member of the Association of Research
Libraries, is central to the Institutes curricular and research
programs. The Georgia Institute of Technology, with nearly 20,000
faculty, students, and staff, is one of the nationÂs outstanding
universities and a leading center for research and technological
development, with nationally recognized programs in science and
engineering.
Responsibilities. The Information Services Librarian proactively and
responsively plans, delivers, and promotes information services for
faculty and students in the Schools of Civil & Environmental Engineering
and Earth & Atmospheric Sciences. The librarian develops and delivers
curriculum-integrated instruction and is responsible for collection
development and liaison activities for these two schools. Additionally,
the librarian delivers information services in an Information Commons.
Some evening and weekend hours are required.
Qualifications. Required: ALA accredited MLS. Candidates should have a
strong commitment to outreach service and effective communication and
presentation skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member,
and to assess and shift priorities in a demanding and rapidly changing
environment. Strongly preferred: Academic background in engineering or
the sciences, and/or experience delivering information services in
engineering or the sciences, and demonstrated leadership abilities.
Salary & Benefits: Appointments will be made at the Librarian I
(entry-level) or Librarian II level, based on qualifications and
experience. Minimum salary for Librarian I is $40,000. Librarians are
members of the General Faculty and are non-tenured. The benefits package
includes 21 days vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 days sick leave,
health/dental insurance options, and retirement options including
TIAA/CREF. Relocation Allowance supported by the Price Gilbert, Jr.
Charitable Fund. Visit the Georgia Tech home page at www.ohr.gatech.edu
to view the benefits package.
Application Process: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will
be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is contingent on
proof of the legal right to work in the United States. Send letter of
application, resume, and names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone
numbers of 5 references to Sharon West, Personnel Officer, Library and
Information Center, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
30332-0900. An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.
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Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:34:21 -0500
From: STS-L Moderator
Subject: NIH Open Access proposal -- comments deadline approaching
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:54:50 -0800
From: george@library.caltech.edu
The November 16 deadline for submitting comments on the NIH public/open
access proposal
fast approaching. Individual and organizational comments are welcome
and appropriate.
Open Access News
excellent source to find declarations, statements, and rationales both
in support of and opposition to the proposal. I've selected a few
publicly available briefs which I consider noteworthy. (Any selection
bias is personal.)
Association of American Universities
http://www.aau.edu/issues/NIHPubAccProp.pdf
Association of American Medical Colleges
http://www.aamc.org/advocacy/library/research/corres/2004/110904.pdf
Council of the National Academy of Sciences
http://www4.nationalacademies.org/news.nsf/isbn/s09162004?OpenDocument
Joint letter from AAP/PSP, American Medical Publishers Association and
the DC Principles Coalition
http://www.ala.org/ala/washoff/WOissues/copyrightb/openaccesstoresearch/
PublishersZerhouniLtr0804.pdf
George S. Porter
Sherman Fairchild Library of Engineering & Applied Science
California Institute of Technology
Mail Code 1-43, Pasadena, CA 91125-4300
Telephone (626) 395-3409 Fax (626) 431-2681
http://library.caltech.edu
contributor http://stlq.info |
http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/fos/fosblog.html
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Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:34:39 -0500
From: STS-L Moderator
Subject: FW: [SOAF] submitting comments to the NIH
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 14:09:49 -0800
From: george@library.caltech.edu
In case you wish to file comments, this message provides insight into
methods for doing so. -- George
________________________________
From: SPARC Open Access Forum [mailto:SPARC-OAForum@arl.org] On Behalf
Of Peter Suber
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 12:48 PM
To: SPARC Open Access Forum
Subject: [SOAF] submitting comments to the NIH
Dear SOAF subscribers,
I just heard from a user who tried and failed three times to submit a
comment to the NIH through its web form. She doesn't know the cause of
the difficulty; it may be at the NIH side or at her side. However, she
succeeded immediately in submitting her comment by email.
This just a reminder that there are *two* ways to submit a comment to
the NIH, email and web form. If one of them doesn't work for you, don't
give up. Try the other.
Submitting comments by email
PublicAccess@nih.gov
Submitting comments by web form
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/public_access/add.htm
This is also a reminder that the deadline for public comments on the NIH
plan is next Tuesday, November 16.
If you have any final questions before submitting your comment, see my
FAQ,
http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/fos/nihfaq.htm
or send them to this forum.
Thanks,
Peter
________________________________
Peter Suber
Open Access Project Director, Public Knowledge
Research Professor of Philosophy, Earlham College
Author, SPARC Open Access Newsletter
Editor, Open Access News blog
http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/
peter.suber@earlham.edu
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