OCLC strengthens global open access research infrastructure with CORE sponsorship - August 25, 2025
OCLC has expanded its commitment to supporting open access research infrastructure through a new sponsorship agreement with CORE (COnnecting REpositories). The collaboration builds on recent OCLC partnerships with organizations such as the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF), the International Federation of Library Associations and… Read More
Edwin Aroke appointed Editor-in-Chief of AANA Journal - August 25, 2025
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has named Edwin Aroke, Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, as Editor-in-Chief of the AANA Journal. The bi-monthly publication serves certified registered nurse anesthetists by highlighting research, emerging issues, and innovations that… Read More
Journal of Applied Sports Sciences joins ARPHA platform to expand open access reach - August 25, 2025
The Journal of Applied Sports Sciences (JASS) has transitioned to the ARPHA science publishing platform, adopting its digital publishing infrastructure to enhance accessibility and visibility of research in sports sciences. Published by the National Sports Academy “Vassil Levski” (NSA) in Sofia,… Read More
CRL pilots AI to accelerate metadata production - August 22, 2025
The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) has reported early success from an internal pilot that uses artificial intelligence to significantly accelerate metadata generation for serial publications. The AI workflow, developed collaboratively by CRL’s Discovery and Technology team and Access Initiatives team, was designed to enhance discovery and… Read More
Seven-member jury named for Karger’s 2024 Vesalius Innovation Award - August 22, 2025
Karger Publishers has announced the jury for its sixth annual Vesalius Innovation Award, which supports early-stage startups in health sciences and academic publishing. The award will distribute a total of $25,000, with $15,000 granted to the winner and $5,000 each to two runners-up. The application process has… Read More
ALA opens call for proposals for 2026 Annual Conference - August 22, 2025
The American Library Association (ALA) has opened its call for proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for June 25–29, 2026, in Chicago. The event will commemorate ALA’s 150th anniversary, and submissions are invited that explore the past, present, and future of… Read More
