Six UK Universities renew JMIR–Jisc open access agreement - August 27, 2026
JMIR Publications has renewed its Flat‑Fee unlimited open access publishing agreement with six UK universities through Jisc. The institutions extending their participation are Newcastle University, the University of Leeds, the University of Manchester, the University of Nottingham, the University of Southampton, and the University… Read More
NISO releases KBART Phase III Recommended Practice - August 27, 2026
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has published a revision to the Knowledge Bases and Related Tools (KBART) Recommended Practice, designated NISO RP‑9‑2026 and commonly referred to as KBART Phase III. Originally introduced in 2010, KBART provides guidance on metadata formatting to support accurate exchange between content… Read More
AMA launches Ethical AI Use in Medicine CME Series - August 27, 2026
The American Medical Association (AMA) has introduced the Ethical AI Use in Medicine Series, a continuing medical education (CME) program designed to help physicians safely, effectively, and ethically integrate augmented and artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical practice. The series was jointly developed by the… Read More
JSTOR Publisher Collections expands to 36 publishers in 2027 - August 27, 2026
Beginning in January 2027, Publisher Collections on JSTOR will expand from 22 to 36 participating publishers, with 14 new presses joining and all 22 renewing their participation from the program’s launch in January 2026. Library participation is also increasing, with institutions in 10 countries involved, ranging from… Read More
Elsevier launches Nora AI to enhance evidence-based learning in healthcare education - August 26, 2026
Elsevier has announced the launch of Nora AI, an artificial intelligence-powered assistant designed to make trusted, evidence-based learning support more accessible for healthcare students and educators. Integrated into Elsevier eBooks through VitalSource’s Bookshelf® platform, Nora AI enables users to ask questions and receive contextualized,… Read More
UMass Boston’s Healey Library expands open access book publishing - August 26, 2026
UMass Boston faculty will soon have new opportunities to publish their books as open access through pioneering agreements led by Healey Library. The initiative aims to make scholarship freely available worldwide while enhancing the visibility of the university’s research. Healey Library has long supported… Read More
