Rachel Bruce to deliver opening keynote at NISO Plus 2024 Global/Online Conference - August 30, 2024
The NISO Plus 2024 Global/Online conference, scheduled for September 17–18, is set to open with a keynote address by Rachel Bruce, Head of Open Science at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Titled "Open Research, Incentivizing Change, and Underpinning Infrastructure: A UK Perspective," Bruce's keynote will provide valuable… Read More
Early registration deadline approaching for new directions in scholarly publishing seminar - August 30, 2024
The early registration deadline for the much-anticipated "New Directions in Scholarly Publishing" seminar is fast approaching. If you haven't signed up yet, make sure to do so by September 6, 2024, to secure your spot and take advantage of early registration discounts. Scheduled for October, this seminar… Read More
Study unveils impact of research assessments on UK legal scholarship: A 30-year analysis - August 30, 2024
A study has revealed the profound impact that the UK's Research Assessment Exercises (RAE) and Research Excellence Framework (REF) have had on legal academic publishing over the past three decades. Conducted by Professors Johanna Gibson of Queen Mary University of London and Phillip Johnson of Cardiff University,… Read More
Pearson unveils AI-powered tools to revolutionize college learning - August 30, 2024
Pearson, the global leader in lifelong learning, has unveiled a suite of AI-powered tools designed to transform the way college students learn and study. As the new semester approaches, Pearson’s latest innovations promise to make studying more personalized, efficient, and accessible, helping students achieve their academic goals… Read More
Southern New Hampshire University modernizes library with FOLIO and EBSCO SaaS Solutions - August 30, 2024
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is set to revolutionize its library services by adopting FOLIO, an open-source Library Services Platform (LSP) supported by EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO). This strategic move will modernize SNHU's Shapiro Library by streamlining workflows and enhancing the… Read More
PeerJ welcomes Ecuador’s Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad as the newest AIMs member - August 30, 2024
PeerJ has announced that the Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad (INABIO) of Ecuador has joined its Annual Institutional Membership (AIMs) program, becoming the first South American member to do so. This partnership will provide INABIO-affiliated authors with the opportunity to publish their research in any PeerJ journal without… Read More