California Universities and Wiley partner on landmark OA agreement - January 11, 2024
The 10-campus University of California system and 48 private and public academic and research institutions represented by the Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium (SCELC) have reached a new open access agreement with Wiley, one of the world's largest publishers. The three-year deal begins this… Read More
Taylor & Francis boosts transparency in open access books with support for PRISM initiative - January 11, 2024
Taylor & Francis has announced its support for an initiative to boost researcher confidence in open access (OA) books and promote a better understanding of the role of peer review. Peer Review Information Service for Monographs (PRISM) provides a standardized way for publishers to… Read More
Publishers Association Promotes Stevenson to expanded role of General Counsel and Deputy CEO - January 11, 2024
The Publishers Association has announced that Catriona MacLeod Stevenson will take on the expanded role of General Counsel and Deputy CEO, effective immediately. In this role, Stevenson will work closely with the CEO to drive forward the Publishers Association strategy and take on a deputizing role… Read More
New Zealand Medical Journal embraces free open-access model, set to launch new revamped website - January 11, 2024
In a significant move to enhance accessibility and embrace a fresh approach, the New Zealand Medical Journal (NZMJ) is set to launch its redesigned website and introduce a free open-access model for subscribers on January 19, 2024. As a key scientific journal for the medical profession in… Read More
Call for Proposals: Library Assessment Conference 2024, November 6–9 - January 11, 2024
The 2024 Library Assessment Conference Planning Committee has announced that the 10th biennial Library Assessment Conference will take place November 6–9, 2024, in Portland, Oregon. Preconference workshops will be offered on November 6. The conference builds and supports the wide-reaching community of library assessment practitioners and… Read More
Dr. Paula I. Moreira named new Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease - January 11, 2024
The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (JAD), published by IOS Press, has announced the appointment of a new co-Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Paula I. Moreira. Dr. Moreira joins Editor-in-Chief Dr. George Perry and an eminent international editorial board who are dedicated to the continuing success of the… Read More