Begin forwarded message: From: "Eric F. Van de Velde" <eric.f.vandevelde--gmail.com> List-Post: [email protected] List-Post: [email protected] Date: August 24, 2011 11:32:34 AM EDT To: Stevan Harnad Subject: Of interest to AmSci Forum
Stevan: I have a couple of blog postings that I think are of interest to the AmSci Forum. http://scitechsociety.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-if-libraries-were-problem.html Argues that libraries create a distorted market for information by buying site licenses. http://scitechsociety.blogspot.com/2011/08/libraries-paper-tigers-in-digital-world.html Argues that current libraries have just implemented the paper library in a digital world. That model is breaking down. http://scitechsociety.blogspot.com/2011/08/fourth-branch.html Proposes a new mission for libraries, one that completely eliminates redistribution of information and concentrates on broadcasting information. I hope you find it interesting. Feel free to distribute to AmSci Forum or other forums you think are appropriate. My best, --Eric. Google Voice: (626) 898-5415 Telephone: Â Â Â (626) 376-5415 Skype chat, voice, or web-video: efvandevelde E-mail: eric.f.vandevelde--gmail.com
