Free resources for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
(updated 14 Sep 2021) To fight against the epidemic of 2019 Novel Coronavirus, researchers around the world are working hard to bring pieces together for a clearer picture of the…
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Enrich SDG knowledge collection through the official UN Publications
(15 Sep 2021) The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. Adopted by…
OUP launches new branding as it aims to make learning more accessible through technology
(6 Sep 2021) Today OUP launched new branding which supports our ongoing transformation to become a digital-first business and enhance our aim to make knowledge and learning more accessible through the…
Report: “83% of European Commission’s H2020 programme scientific publications are openly accessible”
(9 Sep 2021) From the Report Published by the European Commission: The key findings of this study indicate that the European Commission’s leadership in the Open Science policy has paid…
Exit Interview: Kate Torney, CEO State Library Victoria
After six years at the helm of the fourth busiest library in the world, Kate Torney has taken on a new challenge: supporting research into cancer. (6 Sep 2021) When…
The Asia Foundation launches “Let’s Read Mongolia” initiative
(2 Sep 2021) The Asia Foundation is introducing its innovative Let’s Read initiative to Mongolia to promote reading and improved education outcomes. The initiative helps parents and caregivers use children’s…
The stunning wooden library that earned Philippines its first award at Venice Biennale
(4 Sep 2021) The Philippines recently received its first-ever award from the prestigious Venice Biennale since it first joined the exhibition in 1964. The recognition was for the exhibition “Structures of…
Japan: Dogs that ‘listen’ to kids reading aloud bring joy
(12 Sep 2021) In response to a request from Tochigi Library in the city of Tochigi, the Tochigi Animal Therapy Association chose from approximately 20 registered dogs belonging to volunteers to…
Research tools: Comprehensive Global COVID Behavior Dashboard
(13 Sep 2021) In a global survey fielded last month, more than half of those who are unvaccinated in more than 50 countries indicated they definitely or probably won’t get a…
Report: Library strategy and collaboration across the college ecosystem in the U.S.
(9 Sep 2021) How can the library be best positioned to continue enabling student and institutional success? The Community College Academic and Student Support Ecosystem research initiative seeks to examine how…
Introducing two sites that claim to sell authorships on scientific papers
(7 Sep 2021) From Retraction Watch: Two years ago, we reported on a website based in Russia that claimed to have brokered authorships for more than 10,000 researchers. (Apparently, neither…
Cambridge University Libraries’ ‘Plan B’ when negotiation with publishers fail
(2 Sep 2021) As part of our series on the ongoing negotiations between Elsevier and the UK university sector, this post by Michael Williams, Head of Collection Development & Management…
Library of Congress releases data for free download and discovery
(1 Sep 2021) The Library of Congress announced today its third release of records in its online catalog for free bulk download for research and discovery. The release supports the Library’s…
American Libraries’ 2021 Library Design Showcase
(1 Sep 2021) From American Libraries Magazine: [T]his year’s slate features building projects completed during the pandemic makes them even more noteworthy. Despite libraries being temporarily closed or operating…
Event: Virtual SciDataCon 2021
(Sep 2021) About the online event: Date: 18 Oct 2021 to 28 Oct 2021 Following the postponement of International Data Week to June 2022 (hybrid and onsite in Seoul, Republic of Korea),…
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