Japan advances open access initiatives with JST/CHORUS collaboration - January 27, 2025
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and CHORUS have joined forces to support Japan's move toward a national open access policy, which is set to take effect in April 2025. At the recent Japan Library Fair on November 20, 2024, the organizations hosted… Read More
Syracuse University Libraries expands open access opportunities with new agreements - January 27, 2025
Syracuse University Libraries has signed three new “read and publish” agreements with Taylor & Francis, Elsevier, and De Gruyter, broadening the open access publishing options available to Syracuse University researchers. These agreements, which particularly benefit scholars in the… Read More
CCC launches RightFind software bundle to enhance literature management for life science companies - January 27, 2025
CCC, a leader in copyright, knowledge acceleration, and innovation, has introduced its RightFind Suite Growth Bundle, a comprehensive software solution designed to help small- to mid-sized life science companies streamline their scientific literature workflows. The bundle allows companies to efficiently access, organize, and collaborate… Read More
DORA appoints Dr. Giovanna Lima as the new Program Manager - January 27, 2025
DORA (Declaration on Research Assessment) has announced the appointment of Dr. Giovanna Lima as its new Program Manager. Dr. Lima brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously worked as the Impact and Recognition & Rewards Senior Project Officer at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, and… Read More
Lancaster University Library launches new open-access journal hosting service - January 27, 2025
Lancaster University Library has announced the launch of its new service, Lancaster University Open Journals, which will provide a free platform for hosting open access journals managed by the university’s academic community. This initiative aims to simplify the process for colleagues interested in developing… Read More
Croatian Academic and Research Libraries Consortium partners with Wiley in landmark open access agreement - January 24, 2025
Wiley, a global leader in research and learning, has announced its first-ever open access agreement in Croatia, marking a significant milestone in the publisher’s mission to expand access to research worldwide. The one-year agreement, signed with the Croatian Academic and Research Libraries Consortium, will begin on January… Read More
