ACS announces transformative ‘read and publish’ deal with the Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities and the Spanish National Research Council - June 17, 2021
The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has announced a landmark transformative “read and publish” agreement with the Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (Crue) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). Under the deal, researchers affiliated with institutions of Crue and the CSIC will… Read More
WebMD forms new Editorial Advisory Board - June 17, 2021
Health information services provider WebMD has announced the creation of a new Editorial Advisory Board, building on its longstanding leadership as the premier source of credible, trusted and science-driven health information. The Board will serve as a sounding board and offer on-the-ground insights for medical and… Read More
eLife brings rigorous review and editorial oversight to clinical preprints - June 17, 2021
eLife, a non-profit organisation created by funders and led by researchers, has announced a new approach to peer review and publishing in medicine, including public health and health policy. One of the most notable impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the desire to share important… Read More
The National Institute of Informatics selects OCLC to provide new national cataloging platform for libraries in Japan - June 17, 2021
The National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan has selected OCLC to replace NII's current library metadata infrastructure. OCLC will provide a cataloging environment for more than 1,300 libraries in Japan with a union catalog that replaces the existing system, NACSIS-CAT/ILL. The NACSIS-CAT/ILL,… Read More
PLS announces free online training to support publishers boost rights revenue - June 17, 2021
Publishers’ Licensing Services (PLS) and leading rights experts have created exclusive new training resources to help publishing professionals improve their rights work. The free multi-module training explains the fundamentals of rights and has extensive guidance for acquiring, managing and licensing them. Developed with the help of… Read More
New Clarivate Report validates that nations or institutions with diverse research priorities respond to unforeseen scientific challenges more comprehensively - June 16, 2021
Clarivate Plc, a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, has released a new Global Research Report which examines the ability of nations and institutions to respond to unexpected challenges or opportunities in science, medicine, technology and social sciences based… Read More
