ARL-CNI Fall Forum to explore research libraries as catalytic leaders in a society in constant flux - August 5, 2019
Registration is now open for the 2019 Fall Forum, to be hosted by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) on September 26 in Washington, DC. The theme of this year’s ARL-CNI Fall Forum is ‘Research Libraries as Catalytic Leaders… Read More
Society for Scholarly Publishing seeks mentors and mentees for Fall 2019 Mentorship Program - August 2, 2019
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) is now accepting applications for the next cohort of its Mentorship Program. This program is ideal for professionals at all career levels to develop new relationships, share experiences, and learn from others outside their organisations by connecting with a mentor.… Read More
The Optical Society launches OSA Reviewer Resource Center - August 2, 2019
The Optical Society (OSA) has announced the launch of the new OSA Reviewer Resource Center, a convenient and comprehensive portal offering reviewers the opportunity to become certified, find guidance and information about reviewing for OSA’s journals, and be recognised and rewarded for… Read More
KHCPL and OCLC announce new partnership - August 2, 2019
The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library has announced a new partnership with OCLC, a nonprofit library organisation that provides shared technologies and services to libraries worldwide. Under the deal, KHCPL will implement OCLC Wise, the first community engagement system for U.S. public libraries. The estimated rollout is… Read More
AAP promotes Lui Simpson to Senior Vice President, Global Policy - August 2, 2019
The Association of American Publishers (AAP) has announced that Lui Simpson has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Global Policy after serving previously as a policy vice-president. In her new role, Simpson will continue to drive AAP’s work on a variety of borderless… Read More
Public Library Association condemns Macmillan Publishers library lending model - August 1, 2019
The Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has joined its parent organisation in denouncing Macmillan Publishers’ new library eBook lending model. Under the new model, scheduled to take effect November 1, a library may purchase only a single copy of… Read More
