ASIS&T and SLA members approve merger to form unified professional association - August 25, 2025
Members of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) and the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) have voted in favor of a merger, paving the way for a formal unification of the two organizations. This decision follows the approval of a dissolution plan by… Read More
UTM Library expands Open Access publishing opportunities through Springer TA - August 25, 2025
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has strengthened its support for Open Access (OA) publishing by enabling researchers to publish articles in eligible Springer Hybrid journals without article processing charges (APCs). The initiative supports academics by making all aspects of their research—such as publications, preprints, data, protocols, methods, and… Read More
OCLC strengthens global open access research infrastructure with CORE sponsorship - August 25, 2025
OCLC has expanded its commitment to supporting open access research infrastructure through a new sponsorship agreement with CORE (COnnecting REpositories). The collaboration builds on recent OCLC partnerships with organizations such as the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF), the International Federation of Library Associations and… Read More
Edwin Aroke appointed Editor-in-Chief of AANA Journal - August 25, 2025
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has named Edwin Aroke, Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, as Editor-in-Chief of the AANA Journal. The bi-monthly publication serves certified registered nurse anesthetists by highlighting research, emerging issues, and innovations that… Read More
Journal of Applied Sports Sciences joins ARPHA platform to expand open access reach - August 25, 2025
The Journal of Applied Sports Sciences (JASS) has transitioned to the ARPHA science publishing platform, adopting its digital publishing infrastructure to enhance accessibility and visibility of research in sports sciences. Published by the National Sports Academy “Vassil Levski” (NSA) in Sofia,… Read More
CRL pilots AI to accelerate metadata production - August 22, 2025
The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) has reported early success from an internal pilot that uses artificial intelligence to significantly accelerate metadata generation for serial publications. The AI workflow, developed collaboratively by CRL’s Discovery and Technology team and Access Initiatives team, was designed to enhance discovery and… Read More
