---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:30:09 +0530 (IST) From: ksc@library.iisc.ernet.in Dear Colleagues There has been considerable recent debate here about Open Access versus 'Traditional' publishing and the role of commercial publishers. A current scandal in the UK has evidenced that the commercial sector is actively trying to suppress debate on its role and business models by unethically interfering with the normal editorial process. Taylor and Francis has lost the confidence and trust of the creators of a well-known journal, Prometheus, and the resulting stink over censorship and academic freedom has rightly made the general press. Well worth checking out since it has implications for all academics and is of particular note to this list. The THES report is a good place to start and has links to the disputed - censored! - article and general debate. Please spread to other ASIS&T lists as appropriate http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/news/resignations-threat-over-taylor-a... David Watkins Professor David Watkins Faculty Director of Postgraduate Research Students Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 0YN United Kingdom +44 (0) 2380 319 610 david.watkins@solent.ac.uk