OpenAthens announces call for proposals for Access Lab 2022 - October 22, 2021
OpenAthens, which enables easy access to knowledge through single sign-on, is inviting speakers to submit proposals for their annual industry conference ‘Access Lab’. Access Lab is a global online event in which libraries, publishers and library users discuss challenges and solutions facing the information industry. The… Read More
IOP Publishing to mark International Open Access Week 2021 with a series of video and interviews on OA - October 22, 2021
To mark Open Access Week, which runs from October 25-31, 2021, IOP Publishing (IOPP) is planning to publish a series of video and interviews about open access. Now in its 13th year, the global event aims to promote the benefits of open-access publishing. The theme of the… Read More
CCC to host virtual town hall ‘Understanding the New UKRI Open Access Policy’ - October 22, 2021
CCC, a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, will present a Town Hall discussion on October 27, at 11:00 a.m. EDT/16:00 BST, “Understanding the New UKRI Open Access Policy.” Following extensive consultation with the sector, UKRI (UK Research and Innovation), a non-department public… Read More
Springer Nature joins Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign, furthering commitment to climate action - October 18, 2021
Springer Nature is joining the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign, responding to an urgent call-to-action for companies to set emissions reduction targets that can collectively limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C. By joining the campaign, which is backed by a global network of… Read More
Call for proposals for NISO Plus 2022 now open - October 15, 2021
What are the big issues in your part of the information world? What are the challenges and opportunities you’d most like to share with your colleagues across the global information community? With preparations for NISO Plus 2022 gathering pace, the organisers are inviting ideas for sessions at next year’s conference.… Read More
Annual Meeting Report and the new COAR Executive Board - October 6, 2021
The COAR Annual Meeting and General Assembly took place virtually from September 29 – October 1, 2021. It was attended by over 160 people and offered a great opportunity to consult and discuss current COAR initiatives and priorities with members and partners. The meeting began with… Read More
NISO Plus 2022: Early bird registration opens - October 4, 2021
Registrations for the NISO Plus 2022 conference is officially open. The event, scheduled to be held from February 15-17, 2022, will yet again be held virtually. As well as the early bird discount (good through January 7, 2022), discounted rates are also being offered for members, for… Read More
73rd Frankfurter Buchmesse: 1,500 organisations from over 70 countries will exhibit in Frankfurt - October 4, 2021
The international publishing industry will come together at the 73rd Frankfurter Buchmesse, from October 20-24, 2021, under the motto “Re:connect – Welcome back to Frankfurt.” About 1,500 exhibitors from more than 70 countries along with some 200 authors will once again turn Frankfurter Buchmesse into a marketplace… Read More
Science/AAAS and Morressier launch Science Partner Conference program - October 1, 2021
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), publisher of the Science family of journals, and Morressier, the virtual conference provider and platform for early-stage research, have announced the launch of the Science Partner Conference (SPC) program. The new program accompanies AAAS’ Science… Read More
RLUK22 Conference call for papers is now open for submissions - October 1, 2021
The RLUK22 Conference call for papers is now open for submissions. The deadline for submissions is November 19, 2021. Across the research and higher education sector libraries have demonstrated their ability to adapt and thrive, and have underlined their importance and value to research and scholarship.… Read More
