NoveList introduces Readers’ Advisory Competencies framework - June 19, 2026
NoveList®, a division of EBSCO Information Services and a recognized leader in readers’ advisory, has introduced the Readers’ Advisory Competencies, a new framework designed to help libraries strengthen advisory expertise and enhance reader engagement. Developed in collaboration with public library professionals… Read More
EIFL and European Respiratory Society renew Read & Publish agreement - June 19, 2026
EIFL has renewed its read and publish agreement with the European Respiratory Society (ERS), extending benefits to libraries and authors in 36 partner countries until 2029. Under the renewed terms, from January 2027 to December 2029, participating institutions will enjoy free and discounted access… Read More
ResearchGate and International Institute of Anticancer Research expand Journal Home partnership with Community Engagement Upgrade (CEU) - June 19, 2026
ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and the International Institute of Anticancer Research (IIAR) have announced an expansion of their Journal Home partnership through the activation of the Community Engagement Upgrade (CEU) across all four of IIAR’s journals. The move marks… Read More
China’s Excellence Action Plan Phase II expands support for STM journals - June 18, 2026
A new report by STM consultants Shuai Yan, Mark Robertson, and Eric Na examines Phase II of China’s Excellence Action Plan, the country’s largest national initiative in scholarly publishing. The program now supports 13 journal cluster pilot projects with annual funding of 45 million… Read More
Registration opens for NISO Plus Global/Online 2026 Conference - June 18, 2026
Registration is now open for the NISO Plus Global/Online conference, scheduled for September 16–17, 2026. The two‑day virtual event will bring together professionals from libraries, publishers, technology and service providers, government agencies, and other sectors to discuss key challenges facing the information community. For 2026, the NISO… Read More
Clarivate publishes 2026 Journal Citation Reports highlighting global research trends - June 18, 2026
Clarivate Plc has released the 2026 edition of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR), continuing its role as a publisher‑neutral framework for evaluating journal influence across the global research ecosystem. Now in its sixth decade, JCR provides metrics for 22,643 journals across 254 categories, reflecting… Read More
