SPARC announces webinar series on open metadata and institutional policies - October 13, 2026
The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) has announced a two-part Open Metadata 101 webinar series focused on developments in open metadata and the adoption of institutional policies. The sessions are intended for professionals working in libraries, knowledge organizations, and cultural heritage institutions. Metadata supports a… Read More
Chinese Academy of Sciences establishes National Scientific Journal Publishing Group - October 13, 2026
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has established a national scientific journal publishing group to consolidate publishing operations and strengthen the international reach of China's scientific journals. Officially named Beijing Zhongke Journal Publishing & Media Group Co., the new organization aims to address structural challenges in China's… Read More
CARL Responds to Canada’s 2026 Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications - October 13, 2026
The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) has responded to the release of Canada's Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications (2026), which requires publicly funded research to be made freely available immediately upon publication. The policy aims to expand access to research findings and… Read More
STM Frankfurt Conference 2026 examines trust, AI, and international collaboration in scholarly publishing - October 9, 2026
The STM Frankfurt Conference 2026 brought together more than 300 delegates from across the scholarly communications sector to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence (AI), research integrity, geopolitical uncertainty, and evolving research policies for scholarly publishing. Discussions focused on how publishers, researchers, librarians, and technology providers can… Read More
ACS and NOBCChE sign three-year agreement to support chemistry professionals - October 9, 2026
The American Chemical Society (ACS) and the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development in chemistry and related fields. Under the agreement, the… Read More
IOP Publishing adopts TRUST Code for equitable international research partnerships - October 9, 2026
IOP Publishing, the publishing arm of the Institute of Physics, has adopted the TRUST Code, a global code of conduct designed to promote equitable research partnerships. The adoption is intended to establish expectations for fair and responsible international research collaboration. The… Read More
