Well, since you asked... :-) I very strongly agree with Richard that opening up the underlying content/data should always be seen as a high priority and have made similar points to the BL previously, e.g. http://efoundations.typepad.com/efoundations/2008/03/hiding-magna-ca.htm l Andy ________________________________ Andy Powell Research Programme Director Eduserv [log in to unmask] 01225 474319 / 07989 476710 www.eduserv.org.uk efoundations.typepad.com twitter.com/andypowe11 -----Original Message----- From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Alastair Dunning Sent: 18 June 2009 12:22 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: BL Newspapers and open content ... If this is a general feeling amongst the MCG that this open data is a key part of making such content accessible, I'm happy to take these comments back to the BL's project board for newspapers. And as paying customers (another interesting issue) it's the kind of thing you might want to let the BL know about directly. ... **************************************************************** For mcg information visit the mcg website at http://www.museumscomputergroup.org.uk. To manage your subscription to this email list visit http://www.museumscomputergroup.org.uk/email.shtml ****************************************************************