Springer launches CrossMark service for journal content - May 15, 2014
STM publisher Springer is launching CrossMark, an identification service from CrossRef, for forthcoming journal articles, ensuring that the user always gets the latest updates and most current content. All Springer journal content published from now on will have the CrossMark logo. For all Springer journal… Read More
SPARC announces ‘Generation Open’ as theme for 2014 International Open Access Week - May 9, 2014
The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) has announced that the theme for this year's International Open Access Week is "Generation Open". The theme will highlight the importance of students and early career researchers as advocates for change in the short-term, through institutional and governmental… Read More
Taylor & Francis Online implements CrossRef’s CrossMark service - May 8, 2014
Publisher Taylor & Francis has implemented CrossMark, the version and update identification service from CrossRef, on its journal platform, Taylor & Francis Online. The CrossMark service helps users to navigate to the most recent version of a scholarly document, such as a book chapter, journal article,… Read More
ALA Office for Diversity extends deadline for research grant proposals - May 8, 2014
The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Diversity has extended its deadline for proposals for its 2014 Diversity Research Grants from April 30 to May 16, 2014. Applicants must be current ALA members, and 2014 proposals may concentrate on any diversity topic that addresses critical gaps… Read More
Elsevier Foundation seeks new grant proposals for 2014 New Scholars and Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries programs - May 7, 2014
The Elsevier Foundation is seeking new grant proposals for the 2014 New Scholars and Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries programs. The deadline for applications is June 17, 2014. Grants will be awarded in December 2014 and provide one, two or three year awards between US$ 5,000… Read More
EU rejects international solution to library and archive copyright problems - May 7, 2014
Discussions by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright & Related Rights (SCCR) broke down in the early hours of May 3, after the European Union (EU) attempted to block future discussion of copyright laws to aid libraries and archives fulfil their missions… Read More
