Library Journal and JSTOR host panel on ebook acquisition - September 5, 2017
Library Journal and JSTOR recently hosted a panel on the benefits and tradeoffs of Evidence-Based Acquisition (EBA). EBA is a purchasing model that allows academic librarians to combine insights from usage data with their deep knowledge of local research and teaching needs… Read More
AAAS’ Rush Holt to present at 2017 Frontiers in Optics + Laser Sciences Meeting - September 1, 2017
At a time when there are widespread concerns about the place of science in the society and government, what role should scientists have with policymakers? What can be done to help avoid policies that devalue science and discontinue the much needed investment in research and development? Rush Holt, CEO of… Read More
Peer Review Week calls for community-wide participation - August 30, 2017
The theme of Peer Review Week 2017, which runs from September 11-17, 2017, is Transparency in Review, a topic that will allow the community to explore a wide range of opportunities and challenges that this presents for peer review. With activities taking place on social media… Read More
Applications for 2018 IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program now being accepted - August 22, 2017
OCLC and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) are now accepting applications for library professionals to participate in the 2018 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program. The Fellowship Program, sponsored by IFLA and OCLC, is a… Read More
LIBER announces Open Science Fair 2017 workshop - August 18, 2017
International conference, the Open Science Fair 2017, will take place in Athens, Greece, September 6 - 8, 2017. The event is organised as 'an emblematic initiative of four EU projects in the area of Open Science: OpenAIRE, OpenUP, FOSTER and OpenMinTeD'. … Read More
SPARC Europe and LIBER joint workshop deals with key challenge areas pertaining to policy implementation - August 17, 2017
In connection with the annual LIBER conference, SPARC Europe and LIBER recently joined forces to run a workshop titled Bridging the Gap between Policy and Practice: How do we make Open the Default? The event was held last month in Patras. … Read More
ASTM International to be supporting partner for SPE Offshore Europe Conference and Exhibition 2017 - August 14, 2017
ASTM International has announced that it is a supporting partner of the SPE Offshore Europe Conference and Exhibition 2017, scheduled to be held from September 5-8, 2017, at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, in the UK. SPE Offshore Europe is recognised by offshore exploration and… Read More
Springer Nature hosts first SciGraph Hack Day ‘Linked Open Data in Action’ - August 14, 2017
Digital Science recently supported Springer Nature's first ever SciGraph Hack Day 'Linked Open Data in Action'. Researchers, developers and Springer Nature staff came together to meet, collaborate and build tools using Springer Nature SciGraph Linked Open Data. About 30 internal and external… Read More
First International Digital Preservation Day to be held on November 30, 2017 - August 7, 2017
The first International Digital Preservation Day will be held on November 30, 2017 and will draw together individuals and institutions from across the world to celebrate the collections preserved, the access maintained and the understanding fostered by preserving digital materials. Organised by the Read More
London Info International introduces second annual Conference Programme - August 4, 2017
London Info International (LII) has announced its second annual Conference Programme. LII 2017 has announced a diverse set of speakers to discuss and debate the most important and pertinent topics affecting the information industry. LII 2017 programme focuses on the changes affecting industries globally: uncertainty,… Read More
