NFAIS announces ‘Call for Presentations’ for 2016-2017 Lunch & Learn education series - June 9, 2016
The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS™), a global non-profit membership organisation serving the information services community, has announced a 'Call for Presentations' for its 2016-2017 Lunch & Learn with NFAIS virtual education series. The submissions deadline for the 2016-2017 series cycle is August 1,… Read More
Registrations now open for 2016 Charleston Library Conference - June 7, 2016
The Charleston Library Conference has announced that registration is now open for the 2016 event. This annual conference on issues in book and serial acquisition will again be held in the historic downtown Charleston, SC, with headquarters at the Gaillard Center and the Francis Marion Hotel.… Read More
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
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
