Tom West named new PLS Chief Executive - July 19, 2023
Publishers’ Licensing Services (PLS) has announced the appointment of Tom West as its new Chief Executive, effective from November 1, 2023. Tom, who is currently serving as PLS’s Chief Operating Officer, will be taking over from Chief Executive, Sarah Faulder, who retires from PLS at the end… Read More
CCC introduces consortia processing enhancement for open access agreements in RightsLink for Scientific Communications workflow solution - July 19, 2023
CCC, a leading provider of Open Access (OA) workflow solutions, has announced a significant enhancement to its RightsLink for Scientific Communications (RLSC) platform, aimed at facilitating the processing of OA agreements for university library consortia. This latest update empowers transparent and standardized reporting for… Read More
AANA appoints Ladan Eshkevari as new editor-in-chief of The AANA Journal - July 19, 2023
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recently announced the appointment of Ladan Eshkevari, PhD, CRNA, L.Ac., FAAN, as the new Editor-In-Chief of The AANA Journal, the official scholarly publication of the organization. The AANA Journal, a bimonthly publication, serves as a vital platform for nurse… Read More
‘Open Access: Understanding Mission, Models, and Mandates’ features sessions tailored to beginner and advanced levels - July 17, 2023
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) has announced the return of its highly interactive workshop, 'Open Access: Understanding Mission, Models, and Mandates,' which will take place on July 19 and 20. Led by Professor Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe, Coordinator for Research and Teaching Professional Development… Read More
Jisc pilots TeacherMatic: AI lightens workload for further education teachers - July 17, 2023
Jisc, the UK's digital solutions provider for education and research, is taking a step forward in assisting further education (FE) colleges by exploring the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce workload for staff. With the launch of TeacherMatic, an AI-based tool designed to… Read More
ASTM International’s president, Katharine Morgan, announces retirement and transition plan - July 17, 2023
Global standards organization ASTM International has announced that Katharine Morgan, who has served as president since 2017, has informed the Board of Directors of her intention to retire. After nearly 40 years with ASTM International, Morgan will step down from her position, leaving behind a legacy of… Read More
