Supporting quality information: Libraries and publishers dialogue - March 19, 2018
Libraries and publishers both play an essential role in the production of, and the provision of access to, creativity and knowledge. In their pursuit of this goal, they are affected by the same trends, and share many of the same concerns. The 35th meeting of the international organisations representing… Read More
Open access is the future of academic and scientific publishing, says new Springer Nature survey - March 15, 2018
The overwhelming majority of professional staff in research institutions and libraries across the globe view open access as the future of academic and scientific publishing. However, many are not satisfied with the speed of transition, according to a survey by Springer Nature. The survey of 200… Read More
Artificial Intelligence – driving next generation innovation in Southeast Asia, says new report - March 14, 2018
Southeast Asia is one region that has invested heavily in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and as a result boasts huge growth in its AI capabilities and understanding. Developers in Southeast Asia are increasingly competing to uncover new approaches and broaden its reach. By recognizing AI's capacity to influence both business and… Read More
Association of Research Libraries organises Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2018, highlights balance in the copyright system - March 12, 2018
The fifth annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week took place February 26-March 2, 2018, growing to 153 participating organisations-as well as numerous individuals-celebrating the important and flexible doctrines of fair use and fair dealing worldwide. This year's event was organised by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL)… Read More
Digital Science and Katalysis launch pilot project to test blockchain technologies - March 7, 2018
Technology company Digital Science and Katalysis, a startup based in Amsterdam, have announced the launch of a pilot project to test blockchain technologies to support the peer review process. They are joined in this pilot project by founding partner Springer Nature. The problems of research… Read More
Wolters Kluwer Health to acquire Firecracker - March 6, 2018
Wolters Kluwer Health has signed an agreement to acquire Firecracker, an adaptive learning, assessment, and study-planning solution used by more than 20 percent of U.S. medical students. Firecracker will become part of the Health Learning, Research & Practice group, which produces high quality medical education and… Read More
