Category Archives: OA

OpenCongress

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Marie Kennedy

if you like knowing what your members of congress are up to, check out this site, aimed at openness and transparency in government: http://www.opencongress.org/. once you create a profile your representatives and senators will be identified and you can create … Continue reading →

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“open data” = “data, laying around somewhere”?

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Marie Kennedy

i’m still processing the position paper on “open data,” but so far i’m having a difficult time with the practicality of the concept.  the argument falls flat for me because it calls for no restrictions on (certain) scientific data at … Continue reading →

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PubDrug update

Posted on March 5, 2007 by Marie Kennedy

A while back I mentioned that a wiki had been constructed in order to create a community-written collection of drug monographs.  It’s up and running, and participants are actively creating content.  So far, 7 monographs have been completed.  If you … Continue reading →

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retaining your rights to self archive, made easy

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Marie Kennedy

do you know how wickedly easy it is to retain your rights as an author, in order to self archive articles you have submitted for publication? i set special time aside today in order to buckle down and figure it … Continue reading →

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how to self archive your publications

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Marie Kennedy

Summary from Peter Suber’s Open Access News blog. I found his steps 1-4 to be specific and do-able: Self-archiving advice for authors Stevan Harnad, Cornell’s Copyright Advice: Guide for the Perplexed Self-Archiver, Open Access Archivangelism, September 20, 2006. Excerpt: Summary: … Continue reading →

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the launch of PubDrug

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Marie Kennedy

Last week I mentioned that Stewart Brower had proposed an open access pharmacy tool that would replace the usual suspects at point-of-care. Well, he did it! PubDrug is up and running at http://www.smbrower.com/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page. Be sure to check it out and … Continue reading →

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