Fourth profile in ARL series highlights digital scholarship support at ARL member libraries - June 6, 2016
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has published the fourth profile in a series highlighting digital scholarship support at ARL member libraries. The latest installment in this series features the work of the University of Florida Libraries. The University of Florida profile presents a brief history… Read More
Society for Standards Professionals announces publication of SES 3:2016, Recommended Practice for Joint Standards Development - June 1, 2016
The Society for Standards Professionals has announced the publication of a Recommended Practice for Joint Standards Development to provide guidance to Standards Development Organizations by outlining the key components of a Joint Standards Agreement and a recommended process for managing the development of Joint Standards. … Read More
All European scientific articles to be freely accessible by 2020 - May 31, 2016
All scientific articles in Europe must be freely accessible as of 2020. EU member states are looking to to achieve optimal reuse of research data. They are also looking for European visa for foreign start-up founders. According to the new Innovation Principle, new European legislation… Read More
ORCID identifiers now live in Research Councils’ grants system (Je-S) - May 24, 2016
Researchers can now create or connect their ORCID identifier (ORCID iD) in the Research Councils' grants system (Je-S) by logging in to their personal information page. This is seen to be an important first step towards improving the flow of research information across the higher education… Read More
Nominations for eight seats on the IDPF Board of Directors now open - May 23, 2016
Nominations are now open for eight seats on the IDPF Board of Directors. The IDPF Board (fourteen members including the President) is elected by the members to manage the organization's business and affairs. This includes developing the vision and strategic plan and providing oversight and direction… Read More
Association of Research Libraries seeks proposals for SPEC Survey Topics 2017 - May 18, 2016
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is seeking proposals for 2017 SPEC survey topics. For more than 40 years ARL has gathered and disseminated data through the SPEC survey program to assist libraries in the continuous improvement of their management systems. Each year, ARL works with… Read More
