PeerJ launches Open Advances in Zoology: A new era for zoological research - October 17, 2024
PeerJ has announced the launch of PeerJ Open Advances in Zoology, a journal dedicated to addressing the most pressing challenges facing animal life through innovative and high-quality research and commentary. As part of the PeerJ Open Advances series, this new journal emphasizes openness, collaboration,… Read More
Elsevier Health launches Sherpath AI: A revolutionary AI solution for nursing education - October 14, 2024
Elsevier Health, a global leader in health information and data analytics, has announced the commercial launch of Sherpath AI, the most advanced generative AI solution designed specifically for nursing education. Developed in collaboration with nursing faculty from across the U.S., Sherpath AI is set to transform the… Read More
Wiley and Alchemie launch groundbreaking visualization tools for blind and low-vision students - October 14, 2024
Wiley and Alchemie have partnered to offer students who are blind or have low vision (BLV) unprecedented access to online chemistry visualization tools, marking a significant milestone in accessible STEM education. For the first time, BLV students can complete online chemistry course assignments independently,… Read More
NLM launches new Colloquia Series on Biomedical Data Science and Computational Biology - October 14, 2024
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has announced the launch of the NLM Colloquia on Biomedical Data Science and Computational Biology Research, a new lecture series spotlighting cutting-edge advancements in these rapidly growing fields. Hosted by NLM’s Division of Intramural Research (DIR), the series will bring together… Read More
EBSCO Information Services launches Inspec with Full Text - October 10, 2024
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has officially launched Inspec with Full Text, a premier resource that significantly enhances access to the world’s scientific and technical literature. Developed in collaboration with experts at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (The IET), this innovative… Read More
University-Based Publishing Futures community officially launched - October 9, 2024
On September 30, the University-Based Publishing Futures (UBPF) community officially launched with an engaging virtual meeting that attracted 150 attendees. This new multi-community coalition is comprised of professionals from university presses, library publishers, and other academy-affiliated programs dedicated to supporting the infrastructure of scholarly publishing. The UBPF… Read More
McGraw Hill introduces Evergreen™ delivery model, revolutionizing textbook publishing - October 7, 2024
McGraw Hill has officially launched its innovative Evergreen™ delivery model, marking a transformative shift in the traditional textbook publishing cycle. This industry-first approach allows for digital product updates to be integrated directly into existing courses, relieving instructors of the need to overhaul their course materials with each… Read More
Canadian Research Knowledge Network completes transcription of Departmental Letterbooks through ICR Pilot Project - October 7, 2024
The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) has announced the successful transcription of the Departmental Letterbooks, part of Library and Archives Canada’s (LAC) RG 10 fonds, through its intelligent character recognition (ICR) pilot project. Launched in 2022, this initiative aims to transcribe handwritten materials in the Héritage collection… Read More
COAR Notify functionality now available to DSpace users - October 7, 2024
The Coalition of Open Access Repositories (COAR) and the University of Minho Libraries have announced the launch of COAR Notify on the DSpace platform. This new functionality allows repositories to send and receive messages to other 'Notify-enabled' platforms, enhancing the interlinking of related resources within the scholarly… Read More
DOAJ announces new publisher supporter model and welcomes new partners - October 4, 2024
The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) has provided an update on its revised publisher supporter model, which was first launched in September last year. The updated model emphasizes transparency and aligns with the Principles of Open Scholarly Infrastructure. While most… Read More
