Complutense University of Madrid and OCLC extend partnership - February 18, 2022
Complutense University of Madrid (Universidad Complutense de Madrid), one of the oldest universities in the world and among the top universities in Spain, is extending its partnership and commitment to OCLC's shared platform and services. The library's 27 branches hold a collection of 3… Read More
EBSCO Introduces EBSCO Essentials™, a new site that allows users to begin their EBSCO Research from the open web - February 17, 2022
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has created a way for any user to search EBSCO content even before they authenticate to their libraries and institutions. EBSCO Essentials™ is a way to reach more users –– users who typically begin their research on the open web.… Read More
Cengage Group appoints Chelsea Valentine as Chief Technology Officer - February 17, 2022
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners each year, has appointed Chelsea Valentine as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With more than 20 years in education and technology, Valentine is well-positioned to accelerate Cengage Group’s growth trajectory through technology, and to ensure the company… Read More
HESA and Jisc confirm merger talks - February 17, 2022
HESA, the Higher Education Statistics Agency, and Jisc have confirmed that the two organizations are exploring a merger. The proposed merger will provide significant benefits to UK higher education, combining the expertise of both organizations to create a resilient, joint capability for delivering the… Read More
Library Assessment Conference scheduled for November 1-4, 2022 - February 17, 2022
The Library Assessment Conference Steering Committee has announced that the ninth biennial Library Assessment Conference will be offered in a virtual format November 1–4, 2022. A call for proposals will be released the week of March 7. In addition to papers and posters, the conference will also invite proposals… Read More
Wiley and the Big Ten Academic Alliance in deal to make more peer-reviewed research available - February 16, 2022
Global research and education leader Wiley, together with the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), have reached an agreement for a one-year contract extension with an open access option, as a pilot in collective action toward the Big Collection. The Big Ten Academic Alliance is a premier higher… Read More
