Monthly Archives: March 2013

A World Without Database Vendors?

Posted on 5 March 2013 by Rick Mason

BeerBrarian has a post which explores the result of a hypothetical 100% open access world: As a thought experiment, let’s say we “win.” Professional and academic associations go open access, as much of physics has. The Directory of Open Access … Continue reading →

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III and SkyRiver Join and Drop OCLC Lawsuit

Posted on 4 March 2013 by Rick Mason

Two related bits of news in the world of libraries: Innovative Interfaces (III) and SkyRiver, companies that had close ties, and who had joined together to sue OCLC in 2010, have merged. Their first combined action?  They dropped their lawsuit … Continue reading →

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