ALPSP has been taking part in consultations with HEFCE on the best way forward for encouraging the move to open access via the Research Exercise Framework (REF) after 2014.
The UK IPO recently asked for input on IP Strategy and the Licences for Europe dialogues. ALPSP encourages IPO to support vibrant creative sector and opposes reopening of Copyright Directive.
Details of two departments within the Indian Government’s Ministry of Science and Technology proposed policy on open access to articles arising from the research they fund.
Looking at The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) and UKSG announcement that the Transfer Code of Practice will now be supported and maintained by NISO. Links to relevant documents
Information and link to press release for a recent study that has found SHERPA/FACT to be more than 95% accurate, when checking publisher policies against funder mandates for open access.
Details of a Special Meeting of the Pharma Documentation Ring (P-D-R ) held on 10 June to discuss how to improve, and make seamless, access to subscribed content from “anywhere, anytime, on any device