http://everybodyslibraries.com/2008/04/30/acknowledging-the-public-domain/ Libraries for everyone, by everyone, shared with everyone, about everything Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:42:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 http://everybodyslibraries.com/2008/04/30/acknowledging-the-public-domain/#comment-170 Michael Edson Thu, 01 May 2008 15:06:58 +0000 http://everybodyslibraries.wordpress.com/?p=43#comment-170 I'd say that the interest of public resource was definitely a powerful stimulant here at SI. A catalyst. But from my perspective, the change towards a consistent policy that encourages open access is both natural and inevitable. I'm not sure how fast it will happen, and I'm not sure which layers will be easier or harder to make progress with, but my feeling is that the staff here really gets it - - it's harmonious with our mission and calling. I’d say that the interest of public resource was definitely a powerful stimulant here at SI. A catalyst. But from my perspective, the change towards a consistent policy that encourages open access is both natural and inevitable. I’m not sure how fast it will happen, and I’m not sure which layers will be easier or harder to make progress with, but my feeling is that the staff here really gets it - - it’s harmonious with our mission and calling.

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