New tool to assess equity in scholarly communication models - September 19, 2024
A new online tool designed to evaluate the equity of scholarly communication models has been launched at the OASPA 2024 conference. The “How Equitable Is It?” tool, developed by a multi-stakeholder Working Group comprised of librarians, library consortia representatives, funders, and… Read More
Learned Publishing invites submissions for 2025 themed issue on research communication - September 19, 2024
The editors of Learned Publishing has announced a call for submissions for a special themed issue set to be published in April 2025. The theme for this issue is “Beyond Traditional Scholarly Publishing: Reimagining Research Communication,” and aims to explore innovative methods for disseminating research in a rapidly evolving academic… Read More
CCC launches RightFind Curriculum to enhance access to copyrighted content in K-12 education - September 19, 2024
CCC, a leader in copyright advancement and innovation, has unveiled its latest initiative, RightFind Curriculum, designed to streamline the integration of high-quality copyrighted content into K-12 educational materials. This all-in-one solution is set to empower educators, EdTech companies, curriculum developers, and custom publishing firms… Read More
Clarivate launches Generative AI-powered Primo™ Research Assistant - September 18, 2024
Clarivate Plc, a global provider of transformative intelligence, has announced the launch of the Primo™ Research Assistant. Developed in collaboration with partners from the library community, this new generative AI-powered library discovery solution offers a seamless, intuitive experience for students and researchers. It enables… Read More
Taylor & Francis unveils second year of Pledge to Open initiative - September 12, 2024
Taylor & Francis has launched the second year of Pledge to Open, its collaborative funding initiative for open access (OA) books, with additional benefits for pledging institutions. Following the success of the pilot phase, organizations are invited to support seven new book collections on… Read More
PLOS announces new Essay article type - September 12, 2024
PLOS has announced that a new ‘Essay’ article type is now available at PLOS Climate, PLOS Global Public Health, PLOS Mental Health and PLOS Water. Essays, which are predominantly solicited by our Editors, are compelling, opinion-based pieces, focused on the most urgent and impactful topics facing… Read More
AMA releases Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2025 - September 12, 2024
The emergence of medical innovations, new technologies and cutting-edge procedures spurred most of the annual changes presented in the release of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2025, the nation’s uniform data-sharing code set for medical procedures and services published by the American Medical Association… Read More
Sage launches new journal – Dialogues on Climate Change - September 5, 2024
In a significant move to advance scholarly discourse on climate change, Sage has unveiled its newest journal, Dialogues on Climate Change. This open peer review journal is set to enhance critical thinking and interdisciplinary dialogue across a wide array of climate-related topics. The launch… Read More
NISO forms Working Group to develop US national PID strategy - September 5, 2024
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced the approval of a new Working Group dedicated to crafting a national Persistent Identifier (PID) strategy for the United States. This initiative aims to create an ANSI/NISO standard that will enhance the adoption of PIDs and bolster support for… Read More
Wiley expands NMR Spectral Library with 384,000 new records - September 4, 2024
Wiley has announced the addition of ten new computed CNMR databases to its renowned KnowItAll NMR Spectral Library, contributing an impressive 384,000 records. This expansion brings the total number of spectra available to over 1.3 million, solidifying the collection as one of the largest and most comprehensive… Read More
