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(updated 24 Aug 2020) 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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New analysis shows gold OA research has greater societal impact as used more outside of academia
Joint study by Springer Nature, the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU) and the Dutch University Libraries and the National Library consortium (UKB), tracks wider impact of SDG related…
What’s next for JCR: defining ‘Early Access’
(24 Nov 2020) Recently Clarivate announced the introduction of Early Access content into the Journal Citation Reports™ (JCR). In this article, JCR Content Team Leader explains further details on how…
CAUL is hiring Director, Strategy & Analytics
(1 Dec 2020) CAUL is seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual to the newly established position of Director, Strategy & Analytics in the CAUL National Office. As CAUL operates…
Deakin University is seeking University Librarian
(29 Nov 2020) From Deakin University, Australia: We are now seeking an exceptional person to join us as our new University Librarian to continue our development of a future-oriented…
Fun Facts on Numbers: Ever wonder how much of the global research outputs are open access?
(30 Nov 2020) This issue on Fun Facts on Numbers – open access has been discussed and encouraged for years, but do you ever wonder how many research outputs are…
Librarians Association of Malaysia welcomes the new council members and new president
(29 Nov 2020) Librarians Association of Malaysia or better known as Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia (PPM) was established in 1955 by the name Malayan Library Group and is the professional body for…
The Indonesian Librarian Day and the 47th anniversary celebration of Indonesian Library Association
(29 Nov 2020) The Indonesian Library Association (ILA) celebrated its 47th Anniversary on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 and announced officially the ILA’s Anniversary day as Indonesian Librarian Day. The celebration…
Innovations and adaptability in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: The role of library and information science (LIS) professionals in Bangladesh
(29 Nov 2020) As the incidence of coronavirus is increasingly rising globally, affected countries are taking various preventive steps, including travel bans, remote office operations, country lockdown, and social distancing.…
Japan: The new Haruki Murakami Library to open in 2021
The Waseda International House of Literature is a public library designed by Kengo Kuma to house Murakami’s archive (24 Nov 2020) Last year, Waseda University announced plans for a new library…
Korea: Website for oldest metal-printed book opens in multiple languages
(27 Nov 2020) A website has opened to introduce “Jikji,” the world’s oldest existing metal-printed book, in multiple languages, a South Korean museum said Friday. The site provides detailed…
National Museum of Taiwan Literature announces online game
(21 Nov 2020) The National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) on Friday (Nov. 20) has announced its upcoming online game “1940,” which gives players the thrill of saving the world in…
Books by bike: Sri Lankan man runs mobile library for kids
(27 Nov 2020) During his leisure time, Mahinda Dasanayaka packs his motorbike with books and rides his mobile library — across mostly muddy roads running through tea-growing mountain areas — to…
Thailand’s first unmanned library opens
(27 Nov 2020) Thailand’s first unmanned library, Chula UltimateX Library, is now open at Chulalongkorn University. Located on the 2nd and M2 floors of the Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building (Chamchuri…
New AI analytic tool from IP.com enables rapid review and ranking of invention disclosures and associated prior art
(16 Nov 2020) IP.com, a global leader in providing solutions that drive innovation forward faster, released today a new AI analytic tool that enables the rapid review, ranking and prioritization…
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