Milner Library and Elsevier sign open access agreement - January 9, 2026
Milner Library has entered into a new open access publishing agreement with Elsevier, expanding support for Illinois State University authors. The agreement marks the 13th open access arrangement established by the Milner Library since 2021, adding to existing agreements with publishers such as ACS,… Read More
Cureus outlines peer review process focused on speed and editorial rigor - January 9, 2026
Cureus has published a detailed overview of the peer review process used across the journal, addressing common author questions regarding publication speed and quality standards in medical publishing. In an academic publishing environment where peer review decisions can take several months, Cureus has designed a technology-optimized workflow… Read More
WSU Libraries expand Cambridge University Press journal access with open access publishing - January 9, 2026
WSU Libraries has announced a significant expansion of Cambridge University Press journal access beginning this year, increasing journal subscriptions from 10 titles in 2025 to more than 420 titles. The expanded access is intended to support research and teaching across humanities, social sciences, and… Read More
Submissions open for 2026 John Cotton Dana Awards honoring excellence in library public relations - January 9, 2026
The American Library Association (ALA) Core Division has opened submissions for the 2026 John Cotton Dana Award (JCD), a leading honor in library public relations. For more than 80 years, the award has celebrated excellence in library marketing and communications. The awards are supported… Read More
Canadian Science Publishing appoints Philip Loring as Co-Editor-in-Chief of FACETS - January 9, 2026
Canadian Science Publishing has appointed Dr. Philip Loring as Co‑Editor‑in‑Chief of FACETS. He will join Dr. Fanie Pelletier and Dr. Claire Jardine in leading the multidisciplinary open access science journal. Dr. Loring serves as Global Director of Human Dimensions Science at The Nature Conservancy,… Read More
HEPI and Taylor & Francis explore AI potential to transform UK translational research - January 8, 2026
A new report by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) and Taylor & Francis examines how artificial intelligence could strengthen translational research by accelerating the movement of scientific discoveries from research environments into real-world application. Titled ‘Using Artificial… Read More
