PLA seeks responses to the 2023 Public Library Technology Survey - October 9, 2023
The Public Library Association (PLA) is calling on public libraries nationwide to participate in the 2023 Public Library Technology Survey. This annual survey is designed to gather essential data on resources, infrastructure, training, staffing, and funding related to technology in public libraries. The survey… Read More
Frontiers stands in support of ITRE committee’s efforts to uphold academic freedom in the EU - October 5, 2023
Academic freedom, a cornerstone principle in the world of scholarship, has faced challenges in recent years. In response to these concerns, the European Parliament Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy (ITRE) published a draft report on September 25, 2023, addressing the promotion of scientific… Read More
New study reveals print revenue impact on open access monographs - September 21, 2023
The Association of University Presses (AUPresses) and Ithaka S+R have jointly released a comprehensive report titled "Print Revenue and Open Access Monographs: A University Press Study." This study, funded by a Level I Digital Humanities Advancement Grant from the National Endowment… Read More
New report highlights healthcare professionals’ willingness to embrace generative AI in addressing global health system challenges - September 8, 2023
Elsevier Health, a world leader in information and data analytics, has unveiled its Clinician of the Future 2023 report. This comprehensive report serves as a barometer for the healthcare community's views on evolving healthcare dynamics and the escalating role of generative AI products and… Read More
Publishing OA with Springer Nature delivers highest global usage and benefits for researchers - September 7, 2023
Springer Nature, a leading publisher in the academic and research world, has released its second annual Open Access (OA) report, reaffirming its commitment to transparent and accessible research dissemination. The report underscores the significant advantages that authors gain by publishing their work through Springer… Read More
Clarivate Annual G20 Scorecard analyzes global research performance trends across G20 nations - August 30, 2023
Clarivate Plc, a global leader in providing trusted intelligence to empower individuals and organizations, has unveiled its annual G20 scorecard, marking a significant departure by introducing dynamic and interactive data visualizations for the first time. This innovative approach sheds light on the research performance of each G20… Read More
LibQUAL+ library customer satisfaction survey 2024 registration opens up for libraries worldwide - August 23, 2023
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has announced the commencement of registration for the 2024 edition of the LibQUAL+ library customer satisfaction survey. This robust tool has been a cornerstone in assessing library user satisfaction for over two decades, offering libraries an invaluable avenue to gauge user… Read More
Ithaka report explores the interconnected future of scholarly conferences and societies in the post-pandemic era - August 21, 2023
The landscape of scholarly conferences and societies is undergoing a transformative evolution in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a ground-breaking research endeavor, Ithaka S+R, in collaboration with JSTOR Labs, has unveiled an insightful report titled "Of Meetings and Members:… Read More
Global Flourishing Study initiates open access of sample research data in collaboration with Center for Open Science - August 17, 2023
The Global Flourishing Study (GFS) has officially launched the open access availability of its inaugural sample dataset. This milestone marks the commencement of a journey towards unveiling the full dataset in the upcoming months, all facilitated by the esteemed Center for… Read More
TOME pilot project yields success in open-access monographs, points to future collaborations - August 17, 2023
The Association of American Universities, the Association of Research Libraries, and the Association of University Presses have unveiled the conclusive findings of a five-year pilot project aimed at fostering sustainable digital publication and widespread accessibility of scholarly books. Initiated in… Read More
