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
APA Publishing releases new titles on psychotherapy and psychiatry - August 22, 2025
The American Psychiatric Association Publishing has released several new and updated titles in psychiatry and psychotherapy. Among them is the second edition of “Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Severe Mental Illness: An Illustrated Guide,” which includes new troubleshooting tools and expanded video demonstrations to assist clinicians in building therapeutic… Read More
Ivan Lee appointed Editor-in-Chief of IEEE EMBC Proceedings - August 22, 2025
Sunghoon “Ivan” Lee, associate professor of computer science, electrical and computer engineering, and biomedical engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has been named Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference (EMBC) Proceedings. The publication is the official record of the… Read More
Duke University Press to launch Anthropocene History in 2026 - August 22, 2025
Duke University Press has announced plans to launch Anthropocene History, the first scholarly journal dedicated to the historical study of the Anthropocene. Scheduled to debut in fall 2026, the platinum open-access journal will be fully funded for its first decade, ensuring free access for readers and no… Read More
