Universiteiten omarmen principe open access maar hebben zorgen over juiste route - Nationale Onderwijsgids

abernard102@gmail.com 2013-12-06

Summary:

[From Google's English] "Dutch universities are delighted that open access to scientific publications of the Dutch government. Explicit support and attention Universities agree that the so-called 'golden route,' which Minister Dekker wants to follow, ultimately the most future-proof. At the same time point settings in a letter to the minister at the risk of substantial additional costs for universities, the importance of proper agreements with publishers and the starting point of an international level playing field.  Universities are strongly in favor of open access and were ten years ago, the very first that this movement embraced and supported in every way possible. Setting up repositories, conducting targeted policies to encourage researchers to deposit their publications in it and freeing up resources to publishing in open access to promote his examples. In the international context, the institutions have taken the necessary steps with the result that open access in Horizon2020 the standard.  A recent report by the European Commission shows that a whopping 58 percent of the Dutch scientific production is freely accessible. The VSNU glad now also get the support efforts of the Secretary of State, in particular, that he wants to enter into the debate about international with like-minded countries. Because that is the key to a genuine transition to open access ... In the letter from the State Secretary to the House Dekker makes a clear choice for the gold route, and he refers to the report published in England by Lady Finch. Universities indicate that the route ultimately preferred but not without problems and will certainly lead. To substantial additional costs Costs that will be borne mainly by universities. In the transition phase, universities will have to pay a subscription or license. Except for the articles of their own scientific staff for the scientific production of other countries  This problem of 'double dipping' is increasing as the pace at which countries move towards open access is greater. This underlines the crucial importance of international cooperation in the transition to open access.Universities therefore believe it is important that there is also looked at. Possibility of the green path during the transition phase.  The role of the publisher also deserves attention. Rightly expects the Secretary of State for Universities extra effort to achieve the transition to open access but also publishers may then be expected to commit a serious commitment to achieve a proper settlement of license to make proper arrangements. Appendix: letter of VSNU to State Dekker ..."

Link:

http://www.nationaleonderwijsgids.nl/universiteit/nieuws/20766-universiteiten-omarmen-principe-open-access-maar-hebben-zorgen-over-juiste-route.html

From feeds:

Open Access Tracking Project (OATP) » abernard102@gmail.com

Tags:

oa.new oa.gold oa.policies oa.comment oa.government oa.green oa.netherlands oa.costs oa.compliance oa.dutch oa.debates oa.horizon2020 oa.europe oa.repositories oa.journals

Date tagged:

12/06/2013, 11:06

Date published:

12/06/2013, 06:06