ALA launches COVID-19 Recovery website - July 17, 2020
Strong libraries are essential to the recovery of communities devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help guide communities, library workers and library supporters along the path to recovery, the American Library Association (ALA) has launched a curated, online repository of tools, guides and resources. The
EDP Sciences launches its brand-new submission system NESTOR with full video integration - July 14, 2020
EDP Sciences has announced the launch of its brand-new submission system New Editorial System Tool for Research (NESTOR) with full video integration provided by Cadmore Media. Over the course of 2019, NESTOR has been developed entirely in-house by a small, talented team.… Read More
SSP launches OnDemand Video Content Library - July 13, 2020
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) has announced the launch of its OnDemand Video Content Library, an innovative, “anywhere, anytime” alternative to the traditional webinar broadcast, designed for scholarly communications professionals to learn about timely topics and recent developments in publishing. As part of a generous… Read More
NISO’s Manuscript Exchange Common Approach Recommendations now published - July 7, 2020
NISO has announced the publication of NISO RP-30-2020, Manuscript Exchange Common Approach (MECA) Recommended Practice — an open protocol for the transfer of manuscripts within and between manuscript systems. As well as developing a common vocabulary, the MECA Working Group has also made specific recommendations for… Read More
CABI unveils new portal to help facilitate collaboration on fall armyworm research - July 7, 2020
CABI has partnered with leading researchers and institutions to launch a new portal that facilitates global research collaboration to help fight the devastating crop pest fall armyworm (FAW). The CABI-led Fall Armyworm Research Collaboration Portal is a free-to-access platform that enables the sharing of research… Read More
Rhodes University launches institutional research data repository, powered by Figshare - July 7, 2020
Rhodes University (RU) has announced the launch of a platform for storing and sharing research data and open educational resources available at https://researchdata.ru.ac.za/, powered by Figshare. The new platform will allow researchers to maintain control over the storing and sharing of… Read More
cOAlition S successfully completes tender process to develop the Plan S Journal Checker Tool - July 6, 2020
cOAlition S has announced that the tender process to develop the Plan S Journal Checker Tool has been successfully completed. The tender has been awarded to Cottage Labs, a UK data services and software company with solid experience in managing open access data for academia. Cottage… Read More
IOP Publishing online bookstore extends access to award-winning ebook collection - July 6, 2020
IOP Publishing has extended access to its award-winning ebook programme with the launch of its new online bookstore. For the first time, all the titles in the collection will be available to purchase individually in one place. The IOP ebooks collection brings together innovative digital… Read More
The Company of Biologists and Journal of Cell Science launch new community resource, FocalPlane - July 2, 2020
Microscopy is a discipline that unites biologists across all areas of research. A frequently cited difficulty is the gap in knowledge sharing between microscopy experts and non-experts. Technical language can make the field feel exclusive and intimidating for those wanting to make use of current microscopy techniques. In response, The… Read More
Clarivate unveils Cortellis Generics Intelligence; enhanced Newport platform allows for comprehensive and accurate analysis of market, API and patent data from a single application - July 1, 2020
Clarivate Plc, a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, has announced the launch of Cortellis Generics IntelligenceTM to enable generics companies and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturers to make timely and more informed data-driven decisions as they seek… Read More
