Sage names Khal Rudin as Chief Commercial Officer to drive global customer-centric strategy - November 4, 2024
Sage, the independent academic publisher, has appointed Khal Rudin to the newly established role of Chief Commercial Officer, with his tenure set to begin in January 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance Sage’s customer-focused approach across its global operations, aligning the business to better serve its… Read More
Public Knowledge Project joins the Open Book Collective to advance open access initiatives - November 4, 2024
The Public Knowledge Project (PKP), an influential research and software development initiative based at Simon Fraser University, has joined the Open Book Collective (OBC) to strengthen its efforts in advancing open access (OA) publishing. Known for its free and open-source software (FOSS) solutions, PKP supports global scholarly… Read More
DOJ updates ADA Title II Regulations for Web Accessibility; ARL resources guide libraries in compliance efforts - November 4, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has updated its Title II regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), introducing new standards to make web content accessible for individuals with disabilities. This regulatory update aims to ensure that digital resources provided by public institutions,… Read More
Springer Nature cuts logistics emissions by 50%, advancing toward net zero by 2040 - November 1, 2024
Global research publisher Springer Nature has announced significant strides in its journey toward net zero emissions by 2040, as reported in its latest annual Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory. The report highlights a 50% reduction in logistics emissions since the 2019 baseline and a nearly… Read More
Karger Publishers and CAPES forge new 5-year partnership to enhance research access across Brazil - November 1, 2024
Karger Publishers has announced an extended partnership with Brazil’s Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES), granting access to the full Karger Journal Collection for researchers at over 260 higher education institutions across the country. This new five-year agreement builds on more than 15 years… Read More
NISO releases updated Journal Article Tag Suite (JATS) Standard Version 1.4 - November 1, 2024
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced the release of an updated version of the Journal Article Tag Suite (JATS) Standard, Version 1.4 (ANSI/NISO Z39.96-2024). This revision, the first since 2019, refines the XML structures that define journal article content, facilitating consistent exchange… Read More
