Interesting-
Although in the field of Archeology protection of sensitive site
location is important; as a researcher I fully agree that once as a
taxpayer, I have paid for research that it should be fully available on
line for free. I do not think I should have to pay again for access to
journals or databases for something that was publicly funded. I would
immagine that the best way to do this would be to provide a limited
access something like two successful downloads within a year or
something similar. I think information should be available long term
until it has been accessed by a taxpayer. Information downloaded should
also be non transferable.
I also believe that institutions getting tax breaks because they claim
tro enable research should also provide free access to their
collections. If you say you are an educational institution and get
either fed funds or tax breaks then you should remove the fees which
prohibit research from being done with your collection. I don't make
much money at all doing my research and writing and the largest chunk of
research expenses these days comes from museum memberships and access
fees I have to pay to read a book or document at institutions that are
federally funded.
Governemnt funding should always facilitate widespread access.
Conrad Bladey
Peasant.
scarlett wrote:
> I think several people might be interested in this process...
> Cheers,
> Tim Scarlett
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>> The Obama Administration is seeking public input on policies
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