APS Journals Available At US Public Libraries

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The American Physical Society (APS) has announced that all APS Journals will be accessible for free at US public libraries. This includes prestigious titles such as Physical Review Letters, Physical Review A, B, C, D, E, and Review of Modern Physics. Additionally, other open access titles like Physical Review Special Topics - Accelerator and Beams and Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research are already available to the public at no cost. This initiative significantly enhances public access to scientific literature.

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  • Understanding of open access publishing models
  • Familiarity with APS Journals and their significance in the scientific community
  • Knowledge of public library systems in the United States
  • Awareness of the importance of scientific literacy and accessibility
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  • Research the impact of open access on scientific research dissemination
  • Explore the specific content available in Physical Review Letters
  • Investigate how public libraries can enhance access to scientific resources
  • Learn about the APS's other initiatives for promoting scientific education
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The APS has released a press statement today that all the APS Journals will be made available for free at US Public libraries.

http://publish.aps.org/public-access-announcement

This gives you access to the Physical Review Letters, the Physical Review A,B,C,D,E, and Review of Modern Physics. Other titles such as Physical Review Special Topics - Accelerator and Beams and Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research are open access and already available for free to everyone.

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