National Library of Sweden signs Springer Compact deal on behalf of Swedish library consortium - July 8, 2016
STM publisher Springer and the Swedish library consortium for universities and research institutes (Bibsam) have finalised a broad agreement for Springer Compact running through December 2018. Springer Compact is a transitional deal combining reading access and open access publishing in one payment scheme. Specifically, participating consortium… Read More
Wiley appoints Archana Singh as Executive VP and Chief Human Resource Officer - July 8, 2016
Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has announced the addition of Archana Singh as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer. Archana brings more than 20 years of experience in leading human resources and talent management at Fortune 500 companies in a variety of… Read More
HighWire Publishers gain access to ReadCube Connect technology - July 8, 2016
Stanford University's HighWire Press, Inc. and ReadCube have announced the completion of an agreement to offer ReadCube Connect to publications hosted on the HighWire Open Platform. The innovative HighWire Open Platform provides technology solutions for the scholarly community. ReadCube Connect is… Read More
VSNU and Taylor & Francis renew OA agreement - July 8, 2016
The Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU) has renewed an agreement with publisher Taylor & Francis for 2016 and 2017. The renewed agreement offers the opportunity for Leiden researchers to publish open access without additional costs in all hybrid journals published… Read More
UKSG appoints Sarah Bull as new Executive Director - July 8, 2016
UKSG, the key professional interest group for the scholarly communications community, has announced the appointment of Sarah Bull as the new Executive Director of UKSG. UKSG announced the creation of this senior position earlier this year, with the aim of strengthening its team of employees,… Read More
Twelve scientists based in Japan recognised with the Japan Research Front Awards 2016 - July 7, 2016
Twelve leading scientists based in Japan have been recognised for their groundbreaking research and influential contribution to global research in eight emerging research areas, known as research fronts, with the Japan Research Front Awards 2016 organised by the Intellectual Property & Science (IP & Science) business… Read More
