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Tuesday, September 01, 2009

5 more U.S. libraries join SCOAP3, edging closer to goal

SCOAP3 support in the U.S. passes the 75% mark, SCOAP3 News, September 1, 2009.

Five more U.S. libraries have signed the SCOAP3 Expression of Interest: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, SUNY Albany, SUNY Buffalo, the University of Michigan, and the Utah State University. With these new partners, SCOAP3 has received pledges for a total of 2.7 Million dollars from leading U.S. libraries and library consortia.

Worldwide, SCOAP3 has received pledges for 6.5 Million Euros, 65% of its funding envelope, from partners in 22 countries. ...