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GILL HAMILTON, NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND
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- the open definition and timeline
- the Library and open
- the benefits of open
- concerns about open
- why now?
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WHY NOW?
It’s a good thing!
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WHY NOW?
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Post-truthand
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