Grey literature: a growing need for good practice

Abstract

Before the internet, grey literature addressed specific audiences and had limited circulation; it was
produced mainly in-house with varying editorial standards.
Today grey literature is increasingly available online and new responsibilities arise for its authors and issuing organizations.
The challenges of a wider dissemination of grey literature are outlined; in particular, grey literature authors and issuing organizations should become aware of basic editorial standards and guidelines, including both technical and ethical issues.