Sharing Knowledge in the Aquatic Commons

The International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC) is in the final stage of tailoring the Aquatic Commons, an open access digital repository of documents pertaining to the aquatic sciences.

With this repository, IAMSLIC aims to:

• Improve sharing of information on fisheries and aquaculture management;
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and lessons learned;
• Ensure equal participation and coverage of literature from both developed and developing countries;
• Provide free and open access to information for all;
• Ensure the preservation of information and its availability for future generations

For more information about the Aquatic Commons, read the article written by Jean Collins, Librarian, FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department.