[eIFLoa] new article in the Lithuanian law

[Emilija Banionyte]

Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to inform you that the new Law on Science and Studies of the Republic of Lithuania (adopted on April 30th 2009, in force since May 12th 2009) has such an article (the unofficial translation from Lithuanian):

Article 45. Publicity of the results of scientific activity

1. In order to guarantee the quality, transparency of the scientific research and to stimulate scientific advancement carried out utilising state budget funds, all the results of the scientific activity carried out in the state science and study institutions must be made public (via the internet and by other means) if this is in agreement with laws regulating intellectual property and protection of the commercial, state or work related secrets.

2. Results of scientific activity carried out at non-governmental institutions of science and studies using state budget funds must be made public (via the internet and by other means) if this is in agreement with laws regulating intellectual property and protection of the commercial or state secret.

 


Although the wording is not exactly as we wanted and were fighting for, we see it as a big step forward towards Open Access. We will see how this clause will be implemented into life. The new law introduces lots of radical changes into Lithuanian academic life. Most of the changes should be implemented by 2011, so we will see how life will look like in a couple of years.

Those of you who can read Lithuanian (as the law is not translated yet) are welcome to have a look at http://www3.lrs.lt/pls/inter3/dokpaieska.showdoc_l?p_id=343430&p_query=&p_tr2=

Best regards

Emilija Banionyte
Lithuanian Research Library Consortium, President
Vilnius Pedagogical University Library, Director
Studentu 39, LT-01806 Vilnius, Lithuania
tel./faks. +370 5 2750340; mobile +370 698 88192
emilija.banionyte at vpu.lt
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