has contacts in North America 48%, Europe 37%, Asia 12%, and Remaining
Geographical Regions
The accompanying slide presentation http://www.textrelease.com provides a
comprehensive overview of the workings of TextRelease and its Grey
Literature Network Service. TextRelease is an independent program and
conference bureau specializing in the field of grey literature and networked
information.
GreyNet, Grey Literature Network Service, was founded in 1992 and relaunched
in 2003 under the leadership and direction of TextRelease. Since its
relaunch, it has developed into an international network capable of serving
various sectors of government, academics, business and industry as well as
subject based communities producing, processing, and distributing grey
literature. The mission of GreyNet, which is dedicated to research,
publication, open access, and education in the field of grey literature,
requires now more than ever an infrastructure commensurate to its real
potential.
In order to further expand and develop future capabilities for the Grey
Literature Network Service, an infrastructure other than that of a sole
proprietorship is essential. While TextRelease provided a basis for
GreyNet's relaunch in 2003, it alone cannot render the needed capital and
investment for GreyNet's potential to develop and expand on the global
information landscape. The ideal organization would be focused
internationally and have genuine interest in the field of grey literature
both in digital and print formats.
Following the example of other international organizations, the vision and
direction for GreyNet would do well to model upon an infrastructure of that
of an association. To this end, TextRelease seeks to cooperate with leading
institutions in the transfer and registration of GreyNet as a new legal
entity i.e. an international association with a designated seat of
governance. The Twelfth International Conference on Grey Literature provided
a unique opportunity to discuss the future of GreyNet in a professional
forum and in the new year further discussions are welcome.
Dominic Farace,
Director
TextRelease
Grey Literature Network Service
Javastraat 194-HS
1095 CP Amsterdam
Netherlands
T/F +31-(0)20 331 2420
Email: info@greynet.org
Url: http://www.greynet.org
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