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Opinion paper: towards a new system of scholarly communication

Leo Waaijers (Library of Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands)

Interlending & Document Supply

ISSN: 0264-1615

Article publication date: 1 June 1997

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Abstract

Contends that the current system of scientific communication has some serious defects in terms of speed, reliability and affordability. Outlines a different approach, whereby a completed article would be consigned directly to the public domain via the Internet. Discusses the consequences and characteristics of the new system.

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Waaijers, L. (1997), "Opinion paper: towards a new system of scholarly communication", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 25 No. 2, pp. 77-78. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641619710167801

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MCB UP Ltd

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