Abstract
The author considers the major advantages and disadvantages of electronic publishing for the academic community. He considers economic issues in terms of both obvious and hidden costs for both publishers and users, as well as a variety of non-economic questions such as access for authors and readers, moti- vation of scholars, appropriateness of subject areas, storage, the implications of centralization and standardization, copyright, and implications for libraries. He also examines the history and future potential of microforms. He concludes that sciences will move first to electronic publishing, and that the spread will be gradual. He cautions against moving too quickly in this area.
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