Springer Nature expands transformative agreements in Japan to enhance open access publishing - January 31, 2025
Springer Nature has expanded its transformative agreements (TAs) in Japan, increasing the number of participating institutions from 10 in 2023 to 60 by 2025. This expansion allows researchers from these institutions to publish open access (OA) in over 2,000 hybrid journals across the Springer… Read More
Clarivate unveils ‘Top 50 Universities Powering Global Innovation’ report - January 31, 2025
Clarivate Plc, a global leader in transformative intelligence, has released its highly anticipated report, The Top 50 Universities Powering Global Innovation. The report explores the pivotal role of research in driving industrial innovation and societal progress, using data from Clarivate’s comprehensive academic research and… Read More
SPARC Europe publishes 2024 Annual Report - January 31, 2025
SPARC Europe has announced the publication of the 2024 Annual Report, marking the completion of the strategic plan before embarking on a new one for 2025-2028. Through the facilitation, SPARC Europe engaged over 2,500 individuals through multiple programmes and initiatives and convened scores of… Read More
ARL welcomes US Copyright Office Report on AI-Generated outputs - January 31, 2025
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has expressed support for the US Copyright Office’s recent report on the copyrightability of AI-generated outputs. The report's findings, which state that copyright issues related to AI can be addressed under existing law, align with the Library Copyright… Read More
EBSCO introduces Ultimate Databases for Schools and Public Libraries - January 31, 2025
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has launched a new suite of online research resources tailored to middle and high school students, educators, and public library patrons. The Ultimate Databases for Schools and Public Libraries offer reliable, curated content to support academic research and learning. This… Read More
Carolina Consortium and Elsevier announce transformative Read-and-Publish agreement - January 30, 2025
Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics, and the Carolina Consortium, an influential advocate for academic collaboration and access to knowledge, have announced a three-year Read-and-Publish (R&P) agreement aimed at advancing open access publishing and enhancing the visibility of research across its… Read More
