ACRL 2013 conference discusses changing role of academic libraries - April 30, 2013
The ACRL 2013 came to a close with more than 4,800 library staff, exhibitors, speakers and guests from 50 US states and 19 countries meeting at the Indiana Convention Center. The conference, hosted by ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries) from April 10-13, discussed the… Read More
OCLC Global Council discusses impact of global cooperation on libraries - April 29, 2013
The OCLC Global Council met in The Hague, Netherlands, to discuss the opportunities and challenges libraries face in an increasingly global environment and the importance of international cooperation. The Council elected leaders for next year, elected a new trustee, and announced results from regional council elections.… Read More
Annual OCLC Research Library Partnership Roundtable scheduled for April 27 - April 26, 2013
Library information provider OCLC Research has announced that its annual Library Partnership Roundtable will be held on April 27 at ARLIS/NA in Pasadena, CA. This meeting will provide an opportunity for staff from OCLC Research Library Partnership institutions to hear about and influence OCLC Research plans… Read More
Taylor & Francis survey notes OA dichotomy among authors - April 25, 2013
Academic publisher Taylor & Francis has released the fifth in a series of press releases on the themes and findings of the Open Access Survey. In this survey, Taylor & Francis investigated authors' attitudes and values relating to the communication of research when publishing in open… Read More
Thomson Reuters posts sessions from conference on impact of US govt. R&D programme - April 17, 2013
The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters has posted the sessions from its recent industry conference, 'Understanding Federal R&D Impact through Research Assessment and Program Evaluation,' which took place at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The conference reportedly explored the impact of… Read More
COPE holds European Seminar on publication ethics from student to professional - April 16, 2013
Open access publisher BioMed Central's in-house team of Biology and Medical Editors attended the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) European Seminar, held at Charles Darwin House, London. The theme of the seminar was 'Publication ethics from student to professional', and the talks ranged from the role… Read More
