[RASMB] Responses to 'How about an online library?'

[Allen Minton]

Fellow RASMBers -

A couple of days ago I broached the idea of an RASMB-administered online 
library of "key references" that could be made available to new 
investigators asking basic questions about the theory and practice of 
analytical ultracentrifugation.  Several individuals offered to help set up 
such a library, and several interesting comments were received.  Let me 
summarize these, since I don't know how many were broadcast to the entire 
group.

1. There exists an extensive online collection of AUC references at UNH, 
but copyright issues regarding open distribution need to be resolved.  (Tom 
Laue)

2. PDFs of a variety of book chapters can be made available.  (Jack Correia)

3. The online library would be particularly valuable for older literature 
not available on current databases.  However it is difficult to define a 
"key publication" and the library should be open to all submissions.  Each 
article should be accompanied by a summary paragraph that would be in a 
separate database searchable by keywords. (Peter Schuck)

I personally don't want to get into the business of adminstering a library 
of hundreds of references.  Too much work!  How about a library of reviews 
and selected book chapters?  That should narrow it down, while at the same 
time providing guidance to newcomers.

Allen Minton