Libraries gain permanent ownership of digital titles in historic agreement between DPLA and IPG - August 16, 2024
In a transformative development for American libraries, the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) and Independent Publishers Group (IPG) have announced a groundbreaking agreement that grants libraries permanent ownership rights over tens of thousands of digital titles. This partnership is set to revolutionize how libraries provide access… Read More
Wolters Kluwer introduces digital solutions to help retail pharmacies go paperless - August 14, 2024
Wolters Kluwer Health has unveiled two groundbreaking digital solutions, UpToDate® Digital Medication Education and UpToDate Consumer Education, aimed at transforming the way retail pharmacies operate. These innovations, part of the UpToDate® Digital Architect suite, are designed to replace traditional paper-based medication… Read More
APS and Sage launch new open access journal: Advances in Psychological Science Open - August 14, 2024
The Association for Psychological Science (APS) and Sage have announced the launch of a new open-access journal, Advances in Psychological Science Open, dedicated to publishing high-quality research across the entire spectrum of psychological science. This innovative journal will accept a wide range of article… Read More
14th Annual GW Ethics in Publishing Conference set for October 2024 - August 14, 2024
The 14th annual GW Ethics in Publishing Conference is scheduled to take place on October 10, 2024, with a hybrid format combining in-person sessions at George Washington University’s Foggy Bottom Campus and virtual presentations. A fully virtual session will also be held on October 11, 2024. The… Read More
COAR signs the Barcelona Declaration on Research Information, advocates for open research data - August 14, 2024
The Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR) has proudly announced its endorsement of the Barcelona Declaration on Research Information, joining a growing list of organizations committed to fostering transparency, openness, and inclusivity in the research information landscape. The Barcelona Declaration highlights the pressing need… Read More
AAAS Policy Forum highlights AI breakthroughs, challenges, and calls to action - August 14, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds the promise of revolutionizing science and technology, offering solutions to grand challenges and accelerating scientific breakthroughs. However, as discussed by experts at the 48th annual AAAS Forum on Science and Technology Policy, the road ahead is fraught with challenges that require ongoing attention… Read More
