Re: Taylor & Francis announce iOpenAccess

[Thomas Krichel <krichel@openlib.org>]

   Acreman, Beverley writes

> From October 2006, all authors whose manuscripts are accepted 
> for publication in one of the iOpenAccess journals will have 
> the option to make their articles freely available to all via 
> the Journal's website for a one-off fee of $3100.

   That appears on the high end.

> Commenting on the launch of the initiative, Journals Publishing 
> Director, Dr David Green, stated: "Taylor & Francis has a 
> strong tradition of meeting the needs of the academic and 
> scientific research communities over more than two centuries. 
> We are introducing "iOpenAccess" only after the widest possible 
> consultation with the editor, author and funder communities.

   What form did the consultation take?

   Who recommended such a high price?

   Are any results of the consultation available for reading?


   Cheers,

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