Thomas Padilla to Deliver Opening Keynote at NISO Plus Baltimore - December 15, 2023
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced that Thomas Padilla, Deputy Director, Archiving and Data Services at the Internet Archive, will deliver the opening keynote address at the NISO Plus 2024 conference in Baltimore on February 13, at 9:30 am (https://niso.plus). Internationally recognized… Read More
Science Europe launches “Talking Science: Fostering International Collaboration” campaign - November 23, 2023
In the lead-up to the 2023 High-Level Workshop on the European Research Area (ERA), Science Europe has unveiled its new campaign, "Talking Science: Fostering International Collaboration." The initiative aims to shine a spotlight on the remarkable efforts of Science Europe Member Organisations in fostering… Read More
NISO Plus 2024: Preliminary Program for Fifth Anniversary Conference in Baltimore - November 22, 2023
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) is gearing up for its much-anticipated NISO Plus 2024 conference, marking its fifth anniversary, to be held in Baltimore, Maryland on February 13–14. With an impressive line-up of speakers and an agenda that addresses critical trends and issues… Read More
Call for proposals for the LIBER 2024 Annual Conference now open - November 20, 2023
The LIBER Annual Conference, a premier event for research libraries, has officially opened its Call for Proposals for the 53rd edition scheduled to take place in 2024. With the theme, 'State-of-the-art libraries in the service of science and society,' the conference aims to explore the evolving role… Read More
CHORUS Forum highlights commitment to accessibility in scholarly communications - November 20, 2023
The recent CHORUS Forum on Supporting Accessibility served as a pivotal platform for discussions around the imperative of making scholarly communications more inclusive. Scholars and industry experts convened to explore ways to enhance accessibility in academic content, considering the broader implications of equitable access in the realm… Read More
IntechOpen and Zendy collaborate for a joint webinar promoting equitable access to research for sustainable development - November 15, 2023
IntechOpen and Zendy have announced their joint webinar titled, “Emerging Technologies - Partnering for Accessibility, Discoverability and a Sustainable Future.” This collaborative event underscores the shared commitment of both organizations to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promote open knowledge sharing for societal… Read More
CERN-NASA summit unites thought leaders in mission to boost global open science collaboration - November 6, 2023
More than a hundred visionaries in the realm of open science—comprising leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and advocates—convened in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 10-14 for a pivotal summit sponsored by CERN and NASA. The primary aim was to strategize ways to expedite the global adoption of… Read More
Global summit on Diamond Open Access sets the stage for the creation of new federation - November 1, 2023
A significant step toward the establishment of a global federation for Diamond Open Access was marked by the recent Global Summit on Diamond Open Access, which saw the participation of influential leaders and representatives from 75 countries and over 450 organizations, conversing in four languages. The event,… Read More
American Library Association opens registration for the 2024 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience in Baltimore - October 19, 2023
Registration for the 2024 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (LLX), to be held January 19–22, 2024, in Baltimore, is now open. LibLearnX is a four-day learing conference that invites American Library Association (ALA) members and non-members to participate in collaborative and engaging education, networking, and celebrations.… Read More
Cambridge brings open access, sustainability, and unique publishing values to the 75th Frankfurt Bookfair - October 13, 2023
In a year of lively debate about intellectual freedom, the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI), and the future of publishing, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is joining fellow industry leaders at the Frankfurt Bookfair (18 - 22 October) – the world's largest trade… Read More
