As a leader in the global movement toward open access to publicly funded research, the University of California is taking a firm stand by deciding not to renew its subscriptions with Elsevier. Despite months of contract negotiations, Elsevier was unwilling to meet UC’s key goal: securing universal open access to UC research while containing the rapidly escalating costs associated with for-profit journals.
Last week, the University of California terminated its license with Elsevier. Leakage has reduced the value of the big deal -- and publisher pricing power.
Open Access gilt als das System der Hoffnung für die Veröffentlichung wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse. Schon jetzt zeigt sich, dass der Weg zum freien Wissen ein steiniger sein wird. Denn das Konzept entblößt seine ersten Schwächen.