Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2002 10:35:26 -0500
From: Christine Orr <CORR@AIP.ORG>
Subject: Physics Today Online Undergoes Access Control

Please excuse cross-posting.

Starting with its January 2002 issue, Physics Today Online, published by
the American Institute of Physics (AIP), will be placed under limited
access, available in its entirety only to individual subscribers and to
members of AIP's 10 Member Societies.  This action was decided upon by
AIP's Governing Board and recognizes the fact that Physics Today is
distributed by the Societies as an exclusive member benefit.  The current
site has always indicated that access controls would be put in place at
some date in the future. That time has come.

Some of the online material at www.physicstoday.org will remain available
to all.  Job opportunities, lists of upcoming meetings, and Member Society
information will always be freely accessible.  In addition, the Editors
will choose a few items from each issue for unrestricted access.

AIP recognizes the importance of our institutional subscribers and that
there will be some challenges to your users as a result of our policy.
The print version of Physics Today and the unrestricted portions of the
Web site will provide continuity for your patrons who are not subscribers.

We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Sincerely,

Marc H. Brodsky
Executive Director
American Institute of Physics