ASIS&T and SLA begin formal merger talks to unite the information professions - June 4, 2025
The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) and the Special Libraries Association (SLA) have announced that they have entered into formal negotiations to explore a potential merger. This development reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the future of the information professions and delivering… Read More
Exeter Professor to lead Diabetic Medicine Journal as Editor-in-Chief - June 4, 2025
A distinguished expert in diabetes research is set to guide the future of research dissemination through his appointment as Editor-in-Chief of Diabetes UK’s flagship journal, Diabetic Medicine. Professor Noel Morgan, Emeritus Professor of Endocrine Pharmacology at the University of Exeter Medical School, will officially begin his tenure… Read More
IEEE partners with ChronosHub to launch advanced Publishing Portal - June 4, 2025
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has selected ChronosHub to develop and implement its next-generation Publishing Portal, aimed at simplifying the publishing process and improving operational efficiency. The new portal will leverage the ChronosHub platform to integrate seamlessly with IEEE’s existing systems,… Read More
DIAMAS issues international recommendations and guidelines to support Diamond Open Access - June 2, 2025
The DIAMAS Project has released a set of international recommendations and guidelines aimed at supporting Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing, offering a flexible framework for institutions, funders, sponsors, donors, and policymakers. These guidelines, published on Zenodo, build upon two years of work and consultation with diverse communities… Read More
SPARC to transition to independent nonprofit status effective June 1 - June 2, 2025
SPARC will officially become an independent nonprofit organization on June 1, 2025, transitioning from its current status as a fiscally sponsored project of the New Venture Fund. The organization has completed incorporation as a charitable nonprofit in Washington, DC, and has submitted an application for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt… Read More
Roger Schonfeld appointed Managing Director of JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services - June 2, 2025
ITHAKA has announced that Roger Schonfeld will lead JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services as its managing director. JSTOR Digital Stewardship, launched in April 2025, is a digital collection stewardship service designed to help libraries and archives describe, preserve, manage, and share their unique collections at… Read More
