SPEC Survey webcast on Libraries, Presses, and Publishing - November 9, 2017
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is offering a series of free webcasts that present the findings from the latest SPEC surveys and allow webcast participants to discuss trends with the survey authors. A 45-minute webcast will follow the publication of each SPEC Kit in 2017.… Read More
Virginia’s Community Colleges select Ex Libris Alma solution - November 8, 2017
Ex Libris®, a ProQuest company, has announced that the Virginia's Community Colleges (VCCS) has chosen the Ex Libris Alma® library services platform and will integrate it with its statewide implementation of the Ex Libris Primo® discovery and delivery solution. Alma will replace the Ex Libris Aleph®… Read More
Open access academic books downloaded, discussed and cited far more than traditional books, says Springer Nature report - November 8, 2017
Springer Nature has released a report, according to which, there is a tangible benefit to publishing academic books using immediate, or 'gold', open access (OA) models. The research found that such books are downloaded seven times more - on average, there are… Read More
Registrations for SCOAP3 Forum 2017 now open - November 7, 2017
The Sponsoring Consortium for Open Access Publishing in Particle Physics (SCOAP3) will be hosting its annual online Forum - an open event presenting achievements after almost four years and an outlook into the future of the initiative, on December 7, 2017. The Forum also offers an… Read More
London Info International to host Copyright Card Game as part of the Open Conference Stream on December 5 - November 1, 2017
London Info International will host the Copyright Card Game as part of the Open Conference Stream on December 5, 2017. Copyright is an important subject for all information professionals but one that often causes anxieties. Some of the anxiety is related to the complexity of… Read More
CRKN 2017 Annual General Meeting in Review - November 1, 2017
CRKN's 2017 Annual General Meeting was held October 18-20 in Montreal, Quebec. The meetings were well attended with 94 registered members and stakeholders, plus invited guest speakers and staff. Attendees benefited from the quality of the facilities at the Marriott Château Champlain. The event opened… Read More
