PRESENT: Deb Carver, Paul Dassonville, Becky Dorsey, Esther Jacobson-Tepfer, Gina Psaki, Michael Raymer, Richard Sundt, Marc Vanscheeuwijck.
GUEST: Mark Watson, Associate University Librarian for Technical Services.
SENATE MEMO
Gina distributed copies of the revised memo on "crisis in commercial scholarly
publishing and serials costs" that is to be presented to the University Senate
this afternoon. She asked for any additional comments before forwarding it
on to Senate President James Earl. A few were provided, which Gina will add
to the document. She will send the ULC the final version and it will also be
posted to the ULC's website. [ http://libweb.uoregon.edu/ulc/dir00/ulcmemo-fin.html ]
PROVOST MEMO
A draft of a memo to the Provost from the ULC regarding library funding was
distributed. A few suggestions were provided, primarily in the area of referencing
alternatives for accessing high cost journals. Gina and Deb will incorporate
the comments into the memo and present it to the committee for final approval.
EDITOR/EDITORIAL BOARDS DATABASE
Deb distributed copies of an "Open Letter" from Public Library of Science.
Deb and Provost Moseley have had discussions regarding this "open letter." It
is gaining momentum throughout campuses. Moseley has asked the library to gather
names of UO faculty who currently serve on editorial boards. He recently sent
an email to deans/directors/dept heads requesting that faculty submit that
information to Sheila Gray. The ULC may be asked to meet with the groups of
editors to discuss this topic. The "letter" can be viewed at http://www.publiclibraryofscience.org/plosLetter.html.
COPYRIGHT LETTERS TO FACULTY
Deb reported that Provost Moseley has suggested that the ULC become involved
in educating faculty on copyright issues and on alternatives to signing the
publisher's contract statements. It was suggested that when these discussions
take place, the editors provide a copy of their contract copyright letters
and that samples of contracts with alternative language be made available.
Richard raised two questions: Who has ultimate rights to scholarly articles
and do these rights vary by format or version? Does the State of Oregon/University
have any legal rights to an article written using university equipment? It
was suggested to invite Melinda Greer to an upcoming meeting to get legal
advice on these issues; Deb will call her. It was also suggested that Chris
Sundt be invited to participate, as she has had a great deal of experience
with publishers. Deb will send the committee some alternative contract letters
for their review before the next meeting.
Sheila will be requesting spring term schedules from the committee members. The next meeting will be scheduled mid-April.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
Submitted by Sheila Gray
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