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This report includes a report on the changing R&D information economy authored by Robert Ubell, and additional materials provided by the agencies and compiled by the Secretariat. The report discusses the transitions that are occurring between the print and digital publishing environment and analyses the current and potential impacts on cost and benefits. The economics of the print economy are compared to those of the digital environment. Key judgements based on case studies from the agencies are also included.
This assessment presents issues in improving public access to electronic Federal Government information from the Federal Depository Library Program and Federal Government information in general. Media types, formats, performance criteria, costs, and national federal policy for electronic information products are discussed.
This is a draft report documenting the progress on the cost centers and measures project. The project's purpose was to develop a common framework for addressing cost questions and cost claims.