Virginia Military Institute partners with EBSCO to implement FOLIO Library System - November 27, 2024
Virginia Military Institute (VMI), the oldest state-supported military college in the United States, has selected the open-source FOLIO Library Services Platform (LSP) with implementation support from EBSCO Information Services. The transition, facilitated by EBSCO’s FOLIO Services team, is set to be… Read More
NeoBiota welcomes new Editors-in-Chief to advance invasion science leadership - November 27, 2024
NeoBiota, a prominent open-access journal dedicated to the study of alien species and biological invasions, has announced the appointment of four new Editors-in-Chief: Dr. Ana Novoa Perez, Prof. Tammy Robinson, Prof. Phil Hulme, and Dr. Andrew “Sandy” Liebhold. The new editorial team will collaborate with founding Editor-in-Chief… Read More
Cindy Hohl to deliver opening Keynote at NISO Plus 2025 in Baltimore - November 22, 2024
Cindy Hohl, a renowned advocate for diversity and equity in librarianship, will deliver the opening keynote at the NISO Plus 2025 conference in Baltimore. The keynote is scheduled for February 11, at 9:30 a.m. ET. Hohl is the director of policy analysis and operational support at the… Read More
Max Planck Digital Library unveils decentralized science initiative: DeSci Connect - November 22, 2024
The Max Planck Digital Library (MPDL) has announced the launch of its groundbreaking initiative, DeSci Connect, designed to revolutionize scientific collaboration by embracing decentralized and transparent practices. DeSci Connect aims to integrate Web3 technologies to enable secure, transparent, and accountable data sharing, ushering in new possibilities for… Read More
Emerald Publishing acquires Information Age Publishing, expanding North American reach - November 22, 2024
Emerald Publishing Limited has announced the acquisition of Information Age Publishing (IAP), a distinguished academic publisher specializing in book series, monographs, and journals in the fields of education, management, and psychology. This strategic acquisition enhances Emerald’s portfolio of high-quality academic resources and strengthens its… Read More
Portico launches pilot project to preserve under-represented archival content - November 22, 2024
Portico, the digital preservation service, has announced a pilot project to safeguard underrepresented and at-risk archival content. Recognizing the inadequate representation of certain communities, topics, and materials in traditional publishing and archival collections, this initiative seeks to ensure the longevity of such valuable resources for future educational… Read More
