ARL publishes Print Retention Decision Making, SPEC Kit 337 - October 18, 2013
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has published Print Retention Decision Making, SPEC Kit 337, which examines research libraries’ print retention decision making strategies related to storage of materials in three different types of facilities or circumstances: on-site, staff-only shelving; remote shelving; and collaborative retention agreements.… Read More
Allen Press releases 2013 Study of Subscription Prices for Scholarly Society Journals - October 14, 2013
Publishing services provider Allen Press, Inc., US, has released the 2013 Study of Subscription Prices for Scholarly Society Journals. The study, published regularly, summarises historical prices of approximately 200 publications appearing in the Allen Press Buyer’s Guide to Scientific, Medical, and… Read More
John Wiley & Sons announces results of its 2013 author survey on open access - October 9, 2013
Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has announced the results of its 2013 author survey on open access, with over eight thousand respondents from across Wiley’s journal portfolio. The survey is a follow up to Wiley’s 2012 open access author survey and is the second such… Read More
A spoof paper concocted by Science reveals little or no scrutiny at many open-access journals - October 7, 2013
Numerous online journals are willing to publish bad research in exchange for a credit card number. This is the conclusion of an elaborate sting carried out by journal Science. The result may as well trouble doctors, patients, policymakers and anyone who has a stake in the… Read More
ALPSP publishes report on the state of the publishing industry – Scholarly Journals Publishing Practice - September 30, 2013
The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) has published its report on the state of the publishing industry, Scholarly Journals Publishing Practice. Although the report shows that publishers are generally in good health, the ALPSP warned that the report should… Read More
EBSCO releases 2014 Serials Price Projection Report - September 27, 2013
EBSCO has announced the release of its 2014 Serials Price Projection Report. The report is based on surveys of a wide range of publishers and reviews of historical serials pricing data to assist information professionals as they make budgeting decisions for the upcoming renewals season. … Read More
New Science Policy Briefing from the European Science Foundation assesses the future issues of science in society in Europe - September 26, 2013
The European Science Foundation has released a new report titled 'Science in Society: Caring for our Futures in Turbulent Times.' Recent times have seen the world having to learn to deal with austerity, libel and new models of business. This all happens at a time when… Read More
Thomson Reuters new whitepaper reveals new strategies for navigating Big Data in the pharmaceutical industry - September 20, 2013
The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters has released Big Data and the Needs of the Pharma Industry, a whitepaper offering new strategies for managing Big Data, most specifically by using an array of technologies to convert it into more meaningful,… Read More
Registration deadline approaching for ARL Fall Forum on Mobilizing the Research Enterprise - September 13, 2013
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has announced that September 20, is the last day to register for the ARL Fall Forum 2013, 'Mobilizing the Research Enterprise,' to be held in Arlington, Virginia, October 10–11. The program will explore the opportunities and collaborations in responding to… Read More
New ARL report on Transforming Liaison Roles in Research Libraries - September 9, 2013
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has released Transforming Liaison Roles in Research Libraries, the third report in the New Roles for New Times series. This series highlights the transformation of the library workforce to address new challenges for research libraries in serving 21st-century students, educators,… Read More
