The publisher's pushback against NIH's public access and scholarly publishing sustainability
2009
The Publishers' Pushback against NIH's Public Access
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Author Information
Author(s): John Willinsky
Primary Institution: Stanford University
Hypothesis
How does the Fair Copyright in Research Works Act affect public access to federally funded research?
Conclusion
The Fair Copyright in Research Works Act threatens the NIH's Public Access Policy, which aims to provide public access to research funded by the government.
Supporting Evidence
- The NIH Public Access Policy allows public access to research articles funded by the government.
- Publishers are concerned that public access policies threaten their revenue from subscriptions.
- Many researchers and institutions support open access to research as a public good.
Takeaway
Some publishers want to keep research behind paywalls, even if the government paid for it, which makes it harder for everyone to access important information.
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