Wiley and Alchemie launch groundbreaking visualization tools for blind and low-vision students - October 14, 2024
Wiley and Alchemie have partnered to offer students who are blind or have low vision (BLV) unprecedented access to online chemistry visualization tools, marking a significant milestone in accessible STEM education. For the first time, BLV students can complete online chemistry course assignments independently,… Read More
Penn State Libraries to host Sarah Lamdan for talk on Data Cartels and Open Access Challenges - October 14, 2024
In celebration of the 17th annual global Open Access Week, Penn State University Libraries will host a virtual talk by Sarah Lamdan, deputy director of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom. The event, titled “Data Cartels and Commercial Obstacles to Open… Read More
NLM launches new Colloquia Series on Biomedical Data Science and Computational Biology - October 14, 2024
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has announced the launch of the NLM Colloquia on Biomedical Data Science and Computational Biology Research, a new lecture series spotlighting cutting-edge advancements in these rapidly growing fields. Hosted by NLM’s Division of Intramural Research (DIR), the series will bring together… Read More
Wiley releases FY24 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, showcasing commitment to sustainability - October 11, 2024
Wiley, a global leader in research and education, has published its FY24 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting its ongoing efforts toward building a more sustainable and equitable future. Through its "Advancing Sustainability through Knowledge" (ASK) strategy, the company continues to make significant… Read More
Access to Research celebrates 10 years of providing free access to millions of academic articles in UK libraries - October 11, 2024
October 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Access to Research, a pioneering service offered by Publishers' Licensing Services (PLS) that grants free, walk-in access to over 40 million academic articles through participating public libraries across the UK. Since its inception, the service has bridged… Read More
Penn State University Libraries launches new OA journal – Stroke Clinicians - October 11, 2024
Penn State University Libraries' Open Publishing program, in collaboration with the Association of Neurovascular Clinicians (ANVC), has launched Stroke Clinician, a new open-access journal dedicated to providing clinically relevant articles for healthcare professionals caring for stroke patients. This interdisciplinary journal is the first of… Read More
