London Info International 2016: inaugural conference programme - November 9, 2016
London Info International 2016 has announced its inaugural conference programme. Presented below is a preview of some of the key elements of the event as well as an introduction to some of the keynote speakers. The opening keynote by David Worlock on December 6… Read More
Association of Research Libraries publishes Funding Article Processing Charges, SPEC Kit 353 - November 2, 2016
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has released Funding Article Processing Charges (APCs), SPEC Kit 353, an exploration of the strategies that ARL member institutions are using to address APCs. This SPEC Kit covers how the funds are established and how they are handled (e.g.,… Read More
82 percent of academic libraries consider space reclamation a priority, reveals ProQuest’s 2016 space reclamation survey - November 1, 2016
ProQuest has released a new survey of more than 600 libraries. The survey found that 82 percent of academic libraries consider space reclamation a priority or believe it will be in the near future. More than a third have prioritized repurposing space for more than five… Read More
Clarivate Analytics and Chinese Academy of Sciences release annual report identifying hottest and emerging fields in scientific research - November 1, 2016
Clarivate Analytics, formerly the Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters, and Chinese Academy of Sciences have released 'Research Fronts 2016', an annual report identifying prominent areas of scientific research over the past year. This is the third collaborative report from… Read More
Public Library Association releases first Project Outcome Annual Report - November 1, 2016
The Public Library Association (PLA) has launched the first Project Outcome Annual Report. PLA's Project Outcome is a free toolkit designed to help public libraries understand and share the true impact of essential library services and programs by providing simple surveys and an easy-to-use process… Read More
Nature Index 2016 Australia and New Zealand supplement names Melbourne and Sydney as leading hotspots for innovation in Australia - October 27, 2016
According to the Nature Index, Melbourne was Australia's leading city in terms of high-quality science output in 2015, followed by Sydney. The index also shows that Brisbane saw the fastest growth in output between 2012 and 2015, and is home to the highest-placed institution in Australia,… Read More
