‘Who owns our knowledge?’ is theme for Open Access Week 2025 - June 27, 2025
The 2025 iteration of International Open Access Week, scheduled for October 20–26, will center on the question of “Who owns our knowledge?”. This theme prompts reflection on control over knowledge production, access, and dissemination—highlighting whose voices are recognized and valued in research and education. This year’s theme builds… Read More
ProQuest launches Ebook Central Reader App to enhance secure, accessible offline ebook use across platforms - June 27, 2025
ProQuest, part of Clarivate, has launched a new Ebook Central Reader App, aimed at improving offline access to digital academic content through a secure and accessible interface across mobile and desktop operating systems. Developed in collaboration with library development partners, the app is designed to meet the… Read More
Knowledge Unlatched returns to nonprofit stewardship under Annual Reviews - June 27, 2025
Annual Reviews has signed an agreement with Wiley to acquire Knowledge Unlatched (KU), marking a pivotal transition for one of the most recognized open access (OA) initiatives in scholarly publishing. The move will bring KU into a nonprofit environment, reinforcing its mission to advance… Read More
2025 John Cotton Dana Awards spotlight innovation in library marketing - June 27, 2025
Eight public and academic libraries have been named 2025 recipients of the prestigious John Cotton Dana (JCD) Awards, honoring standout achievements in strategic communications, public engagement, and marketing. Administered by the American Library Association’s Core Division and EBSCO Information Services, the… Read More
Daniel J. Montgomery appointed Executive Director of the American Library Association - June 27, 2025
The American Library Association (ALA) has named Daniel J. Montgomery its new Executive Director, succeeding Interim Executive Director Leslie Burger. Montgomery will officially begin his tenure on November 10, 2025, bringing over two decades of experience in public service, labor advocacy, and organizational leadership. Montgomery has led… Read More
53 new libraries adopt OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services platform - June 27, 2025
OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services (WMS) platform continues to grow globally, with 53 new libraries joining over the past year. These institutions span academic libraries, special libraries, consortia, and legislative bodies across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. WMS, the first cloud-based library services platform,… Read More
