Partially modelled 3D laser scan of c 8th Century stone slab - Marigold decoration in lower right

Partially modelled 3D laser scan of c 8th Century stone slab - Marigold decoration in lower right
Marigold stone slab, from Tullylease in North Cork, Ireland, a partially modelled 3D laser scan, screenshot from Rapidform Software shows damage and flaking to the surface of the stone.
Showing posts with label Open Access Agenda. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Open Access Agenda. Show all posts

Saturday, June 11, 2011

ESF Humanities Spring- "Changing Publication Cultures in the Humanities".

I'm attending this European workshop on publication in the humanities - based on themes of engagement, impact, language and future. There are 19 grantees and many languages with a broad range of views - tweeting at #humspring11.

There are interesting debates on everything from bibliometrics, to open access with the scholar Gudrun Gersmann giving a masterclass on digital publishing this morning. She gave excellent examples such as OAPEN, Francia(at Perspectivia), and recensio.net

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Policy Document on the Open Access Agenda - Arcadia.org.uk

This is a brilliant, comprehensive document detailing the scholarly and societal need for an urgent implementation of the open access agenda. Click here for the link to the document.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Steve Wozniak and the Free Internet

Maggie Shiels the BBC's technology blogger is here highlighting Steve Wozniak's recent appeal for a 'Free' internet.

In an open letter, Wozniak addresses a range of issues about the public domain, and why it matters that access remains open.

The culture wars have begun - again...