"Looking Good on Paper The gold standard of the peer-reviewed scientific paper has barely changed in form since its inception over 300 years ago. However, with more and more scientists communicating research findings in digital format in many different ways does the notion of the scientific ‘article’ itself remain relevant? Is the traditional research paper still the optimal format for the dissemination of the outputs of scientific research? If not, what are the alternatives? Video Killed the Methods Section More and more scientific findings are ‘born digital’. The traditional format of research article is being transformed into a multi-media digital object with linked content, video, audio, datasets and reader annotation. This raises new possibilities and challenges. How should these newer types of content be peer reviewed? Are researchers really able to make the most of them? Does a link to a dataset or image always provide sufficient context to enable informed re-use or validation? Share and Share Alike Scientific researchers are both producers and consumers of data and information. Outside of the peer-reviewed article, what mechanisms are available for ensuring standards of quality in both contexts? Should they differ, and if so, why? On Common Ground Open access publishing, data sharing initiatives and Science Commons aim to open up access to research information. What social, legal, economical and technological challenges remain to enable global access to the outputs of scientific research? Is it really practicable to manage the outputs from publicly-funded research as a public good, and if not, why? How long will it take to see the impact of ‘open science’ on innovation and discovery, and how will we know?" - Daniel Mietchen from Bookmarklet

Anybody planning on going there? They do not foresee live streaming but would allow microblogging. - Daniel Mietchen

I'm not sure that I can go - its a long (and expensive) detour on the way home... - Cameron Neylon from twhirl

Can't help you with the "long" part but I'm working on the "expensive" one. - Daniel Mietchen

Sounds like a great discussion! Sadly it is too far away for me. Does anyone know what the format is? It says that John Wilbanks will introduce the topic but doesn't say how the discussion will proceed from there. - Lisa Green

Up to five people who commit to microblogging from the event will have free entry. Please sign up here or let me know via email. - Daniel Mietchen

D'oh! I already registered :) Looking forward to it! - Fiona Bradley

Looking like I might be able to make it after all. Woot! - Cameron Neylon from twhirl

Nice to see that you plan to go there, Fiona and Cameron! - Daniel Mietchen

The format is a 20 min introduction by John Wilbanks, followed by a discussion (open to the floor for questions and comments. - Karen Walshe

There is now a special FriendFeed room for the British Library's TalkScience series: http://friendfeed.com/british... . - Daniel Mietchen

Reminder: It's tomorrow. FF: http://friendfeed.com/british... . Twitter: #BLTS . - Daniel Mietchen

Microbloggers, please identify yourself at the registration. - Daniel Mietchen

I am here! Good thing I brought my laptop - Fiona Bradley

Hi there, Fiona - please use http://friendfeed.com/british... or (at Twitter) #BLTS . - Daniel Mietchen