Library roles in open science: collaborating for equitable publishing - September 19, 2025
Open science efforts aim to make research outputs freely accessible by 2030. Implementation depends on librarians who connect research, access, and infrastructure, and who now also advise on copyright, analyze research impact, and negotiate institutional publishing agreements. Their work influences open science practices locally and across broader academic networks. Frontiers… Read More
STM releases Presenters Inclusivity Guide - September 18, 2025
International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM) has published a Presenters Inclusivity Guide intended to help speakers make presentations more accessible and inclusive at STM events and in the wider sector. The guide contains practical recommendations on: • speaking clearly and using simple, inclusive… Read More
CARL and CFLA release accessibility-focused copyright guide - September 17, 2025
The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) have jointly released a new resource, Accessible Content: A Guide to the Canadian Copyright Act on Searching for Accessible Formats and Producing and Distributing Alternate Formats.… Read More
Emerald Publishing unveils Emerald Insight platform for enhanced accessibility and sustainability - July 23, 2025
Emerald Publishing has launched an updated version of its Emerald Insight platform, introducing a redesigned interface intended to offer improved accessibility, usability, and sustainability for a global academic audience. The upgrade serves as a centralized access point for over 400 journals, 7,000 books, 3,000… Read More
CHORUS forum emphasizes shared responsibility and innovation in accessibility - July 18, 2025
The CHORUS Accessibility Forum, held on June 18, 2025, brought together experts from academia, publishing, and research institutions to examine how accessibility in scholarly communications can be scaled and normalized. Discussions focused on the ethical and economic imperative for accessibility, practical frameworks, and stakeholder roles. Panelists emphasized… Read More
C4DISC launches Toolkit for Disability Equity in scholarly communications - May 28, 2025
The Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC) has released the Toolkit for Disability Equity, a structured resource designed to support the advancement of disability equity within the scholarly communications sector. Developed through a community-led process, the toolkit offers actionable strategies, frameworks, and guidance for… Read More
Research libraries in Canada and the U.S. mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day - May 19, 2025
In recognition of the 14th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) are encouraging libraries and related stakeholders to reflect on and engage with digital accessibility and inclusion initiatives. The organizations… Read More
Sage publishes business and management textbook focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion - May 19, 2025
Sage, an independent academic publisher, has released a new textbook in collaboration with the Chartered Association of Business Schools, designed to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through the lens of business and management. Titled Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Business and Management, the textbook brings together… Read More
ACM policy council calls for global baseline in accessibility standards - May 12, 2025
The Association for Computing Machinery’s global Technology Policy Council has released a new bulletin titled "TechBrief: Advancing Accessibility in the Digital World", highlighting persistent barriers to digital accessibility and urging greater integration of accessibility into technology development processes. Co-authored by experts from the United… Read More
2024 EDI data survey outlines progress on five priority themes - May 5, 2025
The Biochemical Society has released a progress update following its 2024 Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Data Survey, which was designed to gather community feedback on areas for continued focus and improvement. Responses to the survey identified five core themes, each now informing specific initiatives across the… Read More
