RLUK launches two new member networks - April 5, 2019
The recently held RLUK conference brought together around 200 colleagues from across the international research library, information, and academic communities. The theme of the conference was ‘Reshaping Scholarship: Transformation, Innovation and Cultural Change’. According to Nicola Wright, RLUK Chair, the theme reflected the unprecedented level of… Read More
Oxford University Press announces reorganisation of its leadership in Africa - April 5, 2019
Academic publisher Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced the reorganisation of its leadership in Africa to align the company to be more responsive to the growth opportunities in the region. John Mwazemba has been promoted to the role of Regional Director of Oxford University Press… Read More
EDP Sciences articles classified as ‘highly cited’ in Essential Science Indicators - April 5, 2019
Two articles from the EDP Sciences journals EPJ Applied Physics and Mechanics & Industry have been recognised as highly cited papers on Web of Science using data from Essential Science IndicatorsSM. Only the top 1% of articles achieve this status. Essential Science IndicatorsSM, hosted on… Read More
University of Salford opts for Ex Libris Leganto reading list solution - April 5, 2019
Ex Libris®, a ProQuest company, has announced that the University of Salford will be implementing the Ex Libris Leganto™ reading list solution to simplify the creation of reading lists, increase student engagement and success, and help ensure resource availability. The management of reading lists at… Read More
Copyright Clearance Center to host inaugural Industry Forum in Boston, April 23-25 - April 5, 2019
Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC), a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, is hosting its inaugural Industry Forum at the Loews Boston Hotel April 23-25. The invitation-only program is an opportunity to engage with publishing and information management professionals in a dialogue… Read More
Springer Nature rolls out new author service early after response exceeds expectations - April 4, 2019
After a successful pilot, Springer Nature has taken the early decision to roll out ‘In Review,’ its new author submission service, across the BMC series journals. At the end of October 2018 Springer Nature piloted ‘In Review,’ a new first-of-its-kind author service which provides a pre-publication… Read More
