High Energy Physics (HEP) is briefly introduced first; the research, the characteristics, the community and the style. Secondly, the background of SCOAP
3 proposal and the reaction of Japanese community are summarized referring to the reform of the HEP related journals then published in Japan. Thirdly, applicability of SCOAP
3 to other disciplines is discussed in relation to the characteristics of high energy physics. Finally, the need for a coordination body to develop an information management strategy is emphasized and the cooperation between researchers, information managers (librarians) and IT engineers is encouraged.
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