Frontiers journals embrace CRediT to improve research authorship clarity - July 24, 2023
Frontiers, a prominent academic publisher, has taken a significant step towards enhancing the clarity and transparency of research authorship by adopting the Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT). This innovative system replaces the traditional free-text authorship descriptions with a standardized framework, ensuring consistency and accuracy in… Read More
Registration opens for the 13th GW Ethics in Publishing Conference 2023 - July 24, 2023
The GW Ethics in Publishing Conference is back for its 13th edition, and registration is now officially open! Hosted by the George Washington University Master of Professional Studies in Publishing program, the conference is a highly anticipated event in the publishing, library, and scholarly communication community. This year's conference will… Read More
Launch of new national open science strategies: a step towards coordinated open science initiatives - July 24, 2023
In recent months, several European countries have taken significant strides towards advancing open science by introducing or renewing their national open science strategies. These policies are designed to foster coordination and collaboration in the development and implementation of open access, research assessment reform, and other crucial aspects of open science… Read More
LIBER takes a stand: releases position statement on IFLA WLIC 2024 in Dubai - July 24, 2023
The upcoming IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2024, scheduled to take place in Dubai, UAE, has been a topic of fervent debate and discussion among stakeholders in the library and information community. In response to the mounting concerns surrounding the decision to host WLIC 2024… Read More
NISO approves Working Group to develop recommended practice for operationalizing open access business processes - July 21, 2023
Voting members of the National Information Standards Organization (NISO) have approved the formation of a Working Group to develop a Recommended Practice for operationalizing open access (OA) business processes. NISO is seeking members from across the information community to join the Working Group, which will address the… Read More
U.S. Department of Energy unveils plan to enhance public access to federally funded research - July 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has taken a significant step towards increasing openness and accessibility to its Federally funded research. In a move aligned with the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to transparency and data sharing, the DOE has released a comprehensive plan aimed at making its research… Read More
