Open Access: A Model for Sharing Published Conservation Research
abernard102@gmail.com 2014-05-19
Summary:
" ... However, current publication models limit the free flow of information by making access expensive and re-use complicated. An alternative to traditional subscription publishing is the Open Access movement, which strives to remove barriers to access and re-use of published information by reducing the costs of publishing and rethinking
permissions issues. To synthesize growing interest in professional publishing and spark discussion, this article proposes to: [1] Define Open Access and how it differs from traditional publishing in its approach to access and re-use of peer-reviewed publications [2] Discuss the implications of Open Access for the conservation field including interdisciplinary research, outreach opportunities, preferred medium for consuming professional publications, perspective of the Journal of the American Institute for Conservation (JAIC), and author impact. [3] Outline issues related to funding models, copyright, and licenses [4] Raise questions about current and future publication practices ..."