PaleoNet: paleontology, publication and community in the digital age
PaleoNet is an electronic communications system that realizes the concept of a global paleontological community. It was begun in a conscious attempt to overcome the disciplinary, geographical, and occupational barriers that subdivide that community into sectors and impede information flow. Operationally PaleoNet consists of a listserver and associated web sites in the US and UK. Over the past 8 years of operation PaleoNet has more than met expectations set for it to become one of the most unconventional and innovative aspects of the contemporary paleontological scene. In particular, PaleoNet challenges conventional notions of formal scientific publication as the primary means paleontologists use to communicate with colleagues.
paleontology internet information exchange