DOJ updates ADA Title II Regulations for Web Accessibility; ARL resources guide libraries in compliance efforts - November 4, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has updated its Title II regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), introducing new standards to make web content accessible for individuals with disabilities. This regulatory update aims to ensure that digital resources provided by public institutions,… Read More
Springer Nature cuts logistics emissions by 50%, advancing toward net zero by 2040 - November 1, 2024
Global research publisher Springer Nature has announced significant strides in its journey toward net zero emissions by 2040, as reported in its latest annual Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory. The report highlights a 50% reduction in logistics emissions since the 2019 baseline and a nearly… Read More
Karger Publishers and CAPES forge new 5-year partnership to enhance research access across Brazil - November 1, 2024
Karger Publishers has announced an extended partnership with Brazil’s Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES), granting access to the full Karger Journal Collection for researchers at over 260 higher education institutions across the country. This new five-year agreement builds on more than 15 years… Read More
NISO releases updated Journal Article Tag Suite (JATS) Standard Version 1.4 - November 1, 2024
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced the release of an updated version of the Journal Article Tag Suite (JATS) Standard, Version 1.4 (ANSI/NISO Z39.96-2024). This revision, the first since 2019, refines the XML structures that define journal article content, facilitating consistent exchange… Read More
SPARC Europe’s Retain Project promotes rights retention for open access in research - November 1, 2024
The Retain project, spearheaded by SPARC Europe as part of the Knowledge Rights 21 initiative, has released a new position paper advocating for rights retention to enhance the open dissemination of research knowledge. Titled ‘Retaining rights in research outputs to enable… Read More
JSTOR expands access to AI-powered research tool, enhancing academic exploration - November 1, 2024
JSTOR, a non-profit service of ITHAKA, has announced the expansion of its beta program for an interactive research tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI), now available to 500 higher education institutions. This initiative aims to empower researchers and educators, particularly in the humanities, arts, and social sciences,… Read More
