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
Clinical trials data now linkable with publications - May 18, 2016
A group of publishers have announced a development to uniquely identify each clinical trial and easily link to related publications for the first time. This will make it easier for health professionals to obtain all the necessary information relating to a clinical trial for their patients, and to ensure transparency… Read More
Norway to be Guest of Honour at Frankfurt Book Fair 2019 - May 13, 2016
The Frankfurt Book Fair has announced Norway's participation as the Guest of Honour of Frankfurt Book Fair 2019. Margit Walsø, Director of NORLA (The Centre for Norwegian Literature Abroad), and Juergen Boos, Director of the Frankfurt Book Fair, signed the contracts in the foyer of the… Read More
Theme for 2016 International Open Access Week to be ‘Open in Action’ - May 13, 2016
In conjunction with this year's Open Access Week Advisory Committee, SPARC has announced the theme for this year's 9th International Open Access Week, to be held October 24-30. The theme for 2016 will be 'Open in Action.' International Open Access Week has always been about… Read More
WebJunction receives IMLS grant to initiate active learning spaces in small public libraries - May 12, 2016
WebJunction, a program of OCLC Research, has received a $249,710 National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for the two-year project, 'Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces.' In partnership with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries,… Read More
COAR and UNESCO publish joint statement about open access - May 11, 2016
COAR and UNESCO have published a joint statement about open access which outlines some of the concerns around the drive towards APCs. The statement is aimed at policy makers and underscores the need for a variety of OA models to be implemented worldwide. Open access is… Read More
