From: ANTHONY WATKINSON <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:02:26 +0100 I do not understand the sort of collaborators likely to be involved and what they will do. This is such an important development that it would be good to know more. In their thinking have they considered overlay open access journals based on the server - I used the word "considered" deliberately. Anthony ----Original message---- From: Michael Bernstein <[log in to unmask]> Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 12:29 PM https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/newsreleases/2016/august/acs-announces-intention-to-establish-chemrxiv-preprint-server-to-promote-early-research-sharing.html WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2016 — The American Chemical Society (ACS) today announced its intention to form ChemRxiv, a chemistry preprint server for the global chemistry community, proposed as a collaborative undertaking that will facilitate the open dissemination of important scientific findings. The Society is presently in the process of inviting interested stakeholders to participate in helping to shape the service ahead of its anticipated launch.