All SNSF research publications to become freely available as of 2020 - December 29, 2017
As of 2020, all research publications produced by SNSF-funded projects will be freely available in digital format. Based on the decision by the National Research Council, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) will expect all publications to be available free of charge as of 2020 as… Read More
European Hematology Association announces inaugural issue of new OA journal – HemaSphere - December 29, 2017
The European Hematology Association (EHA) has announced the inaugural issue of HemaSphere, a new open access journal. HemaSphere, powered by the European Hematology Association, is dedicated to support hematology patient care, research and education worldwide. The journal aims to be the premier hematology information… Read More
ORCID User Facilities and Publications Working Group working collectively to promote facilities use - December 14, 2017
The ORCID User Facilities and Publications Working Group has issued a report that suggests a route to improved attribution and acknowledgement of research support related to use of facilities and specialised equipment, and better tools for the capture and analysis of that information. The Working… Read More
NISO announces 2018 calendar of educational events - December 12, 2017
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced a strong slate of programs for 2018. Members will benefit from an array of webinars, virtual conferences, and training programs, all tailored toward users who seek better ways of creating and using information systems and services. Professionals in… Read More
Invitation to Tender: Citation Capture for Unique and Distinctive Collections - December 12, 2017
Research Libraries UK, The National Archives and Jisc will be working together to commission a significant piece of research into the use and presentation of unique and distinctive collections in academic publications as recorded through citations. Unique and distinctive collections (UDCs)… Read More
ALCTS releases 2018 ALCTS Fundamentals Web Courses schedule - December 12, 2017
The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) has announced the release of the 2018 ALCTS Fundamentals Web Courses schedule. Focusing on the fundamentals of acquisitions, cataloguing, collection assessment, collection development and management, electronic resources acquisitions, and preservation, the Fundamentals Web Courses are presented as… Read More
