ARL Statistics Revision Task Force releases final report - August 9, 2024
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has announced the release of the final report by its Statistics Revision Task Force. The task force, which began its work in the spring of 2022, was charged with reviewing the ARL Statistics survey and recommending improvements to… Read More
Springer Nature’s open access strategy continues to drive impact and equity - August 8, 2024
Springer Nature has announced that 44% of its published articles are now open access (OA), marking a significant milestone in the publisher's ongoing efforts to enhance the accessibility and impact of scientific research. The 2023 OA report underscores the success of Springer Nature’s approach to open access,… Read More
Deepak Kumbhat appointed as new Managing Director of Thieme India - August 8, 2024
Thieme India has announced the appointment of Deepak Kumbhat as its new Managing Director (Country Head). Kumbhat, who brings a wealth of expertise in setting up and managing captive service centers, joins Thieme from Ramboll, a Danish consulting firm. At Ramboll, he played a pivotal role in… Read More
ResearchGate and Tsinghua University Press announce first Journal Home partnership in China - August 8, 2024
ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and Tsinghua University Press (TUP), China's leading university press, have announced a groundbreaking partnership that will enhance the visibility and readership of TUP's open access journals. This collaboration marks the first Journal Home partnership between ResearchGate and a… Read More
Medscape Global launches Affinity™ platform to deliver behavioral insights from over 13 million healthcare professionals - August 8, 2024
Medscape, a global leader in healthcare information, has introduced Affinity™, an innovative insights platform designed to analyze the behavioral patterns of over 13 million registered healthcare professionals worldwide. This new platform offers near real-time data, capturing how healthcare professionals interact with content across devices,… Read More
Library Assessment Conference 2024: Last chance for advance rates ends next week - August 8, 2024
The 2024 Library Assessment Conference (LAC) is fast approaching, and with it, the opportunity to save on registration. The conference, set to take place from November 6-9, 2024, in Portland, Oregon, offers a rich program designed for professionals involved in library assessment, user experience, and organizational performance… Read More
