New ESF report calls for sustained public endorsement and funding for human stem cell research - November 7, 2013
The European Science Foundation (ESF) reports on the scientific and policy issues surrounding human stem cell research across Europe. A strategic report from the European Science Foundation examines the key scientific questions for human stem cell research in the context of the rapidly emerging field… Read More
IMLS awards grants to OCLC to support national continuing education programs for libraries - November 7, 2013
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) recently awarded OCLC two 2013 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grants aimed at strengthening and sustaining continuing education programs for libraries nationally. A grant award of $289,387 will aid the formation of… Read More
JUSP welcomes Springer adoption of COUNTER Release 4 to improve journal usage data - November 6, 2013
The Journal Usage Statistics Portal (JUSP) has welcomed the adoption of Release 4 of the COUNTER standard by international publisher Springer Science+Business Media. The implementation ensures that the journal usage data Springer is providing to higher education libraries are now compliant with the standard, ensuring… Read More
Onsite and virtual registration for NFAIS workshop ‘Open Access to Published Research: Current Status and Future Directions’ now open - November 4, 2013
The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) will hold a one-day workshop on November 22, 2013. This workshop will take a look at the current state of open access to published research and the significant social, financial, technical and legislative forces that are driving it.… Read More
ORCID releases first Public Data File - October 29, 2013
ORCID, a non-profit organisation that provides an open registry of unique identifiers for researchers, has released its first Public Data File. The move comes a year after launch of the ORCID Registry. The Public Data File contains a snapshot of all public data in… Read More
Cambridge University Press’s William Bowes appointed new Chair of the PA’s Academic and Professional Division Board - October 28, 2013
The Publishers Association (PA) has announced that William Bowes, General Counsel and Company Secretary at Cambridge University Press will become Chair of The PA's Academic and Professional Division Board (APD). William Bowes will chair the upcoming Annual General Meeting and APD Board in November 2013. … Read More
