STM defends independent scholarly communication and merit review - July 14, 2026
The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) has submitted comments to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) opposing proposed changes to federal grant regulations. STM argued that the revisions would undermine independent expert review, scholarly communication, and the dissemination of research findings.… Read More
University of Tsukuba and Taylor & Francis expand JIG across Japan - July 14, 2026
Taylor & Francis, in collaboration with the University of Tsukuba, has announced the expansion of the Japan Institutional Gateway (JIG), a pioneering open research publishing platform. Under a newly signed memorandum of understanding, the initiative now extends beyond Tsukuba and its affiliated institutions to… Read More
FIZ Karlsruhe engages in EU consultation on copyright - July 14, 2026
The European Commission has initiated a public consultation on revising EU copyright legislation, with particular attention to adapting the legal framework to technological developments—especially artificial intelligence—and to the requirements of research and innovation. Experts in copyright law from FIZ Karlsruhe contributed to the first… Read More
Worcester Polytechnic Institute adopts FOLIO in partnership with EBSCO Information Services - July 14, 2026
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), a private R1 research university known for its applied research and leadership in technology innovation, has joined the global network of institutions using FOLIO. The university has migrated to the interoperable library services platform hosted and supported by EBSCO Information… Read More
AGA introduces Nigel, AI assistant for Gastroenterology and Hepatology - July 14, 2026
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has announced the launch of Nigel, an AI-powered virtual assistant designed specifically for gastroenterology and hepatology. Developed in collaboration with experts Dennis L. Shung, MD, MHS, PhD, Bradly C. Stadie, PhD, and Aly T. Strauss, MD, MIE, Nigel provides… Read More
LIBER 2026 annual conference highlights collaboration - July 14, 2026
The 55th LIBER Annual Conference, hosted at NTNU University Library from 1–3 July, brought together more than 500 participants from across Europe’s research library community under the theme “The Power of Libraries in an Uncertain World.” LIBER President Julien Roche emphasized the enduring role of university and… Read More
