ArXiv preprint server clamps down on AI slop
(23 Jan 2026) The popular arXiv preprint server, which holds nearly 3 million manuscripts, mainly in computing science, physics, and math, has put up a new hurdle for first-time submitters. …
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Investing €35M in open science infrastructure: Insights from Open Science Netherlands
(20 Jan 2026) In the Netherlands (NL), Open Science has taken another major step forward. Open Science NL has announced €35 million in funding for 45 projects aimed at strengthening Open Science infrastructure,…
University of Queensland is hiring University Librarian
(29 Jan 2026) The University of Queensland Library equips the UQ community with the information and skills to thrive in today’s complex information society. As a key strategic partner and connector…
IGI Global launches read and publish licensing model
(23 Jan 2026) IGI Global Scientific Publishing has announced the launch of a new Read & Publish licensing model combining access to its e-Book collection with unlimited open access publishing. …
Malaysia: National Library opens immersive learning center to digitize heritage
(25 Jan 2026) The National Library of Malaysia (PNM) has launched an Immersive Learning Centre aimed at accelerating the digitisation of the country’s cultural heritage while broadening access to technology-driven…
Cambodia: Archaeologists restoring northern library at Angkor Wat
(23 Jan 2026) Archaeologists are actively engaged in the restoration of the northern library at the iconic Angkor Wat in Cambodia’s Angkor Archaeological Park, said a news release issued by the…
From late-night reading to community book sharing: Innovative practices of Chinese libraries
(28 Jan 2026) Reading is an important avenue for humans to acquire knowledge, expand wisdom and cultivate virtue. It enlightens us and helps us aim high and stand upright. …
Japan: ChatGPT gets full marks in 9 unified university entrance exam subjects
(21 Jan 2026) The artificial intelligence ChatGPT earned perfect scores in nine subjects in this year’s unified university entrance examinations, marking its first full score, an AI venture said Tuesday. …
Major publishers partner with Kudos to address zero‑click and AI search risks
(20 Jan 2026) Kudos has launched a fast-track research initiative to examine the impact of zero-click search and AI overview panels on scholarly publishing, with De Gruyter Brill, Emerald Publishing, IOP Publishing, Silverchair, and Springer Nature joining…
ACM moves to 100% open access
(16 Jan 2026) The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world’s largest and oldest society of computing professionals, has transitioned its entire portfolio to 100% Open Access on 1 January 2026. This marks a…
Clarivate introduces Nexus, connecting AI users to trusted academic resources
(22 Jan 2026) Clarivate Plc today announced Clarivate Nexus, the first academic assistant designed to reconnect students and researchers with library content and services directly in the AI tools they use.…
STM releases draft taxonomy for scholarly images and opens public feedback period
(27 Jan 2026) The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers’ (STM) Alt Text Task & Finish Group has released a draft image-type taxonomy for scholarly images and opened the document for…
Open data report shows strong researcher adoption, yet recognition gaps and regional variations remain
Digital Science, Figshare and Springer Nature publish the new results in The State of Open Data 2025: A Decade of Progress and Challenges. (26 Jan 2026) The 10th anniversary edition…
Wolters Kluwer survey reveals widespread shadow AI use in hospitals
(27 Jan 2026) A new survey from Wolters Kluwer Health has found that unauthorized AI tools and applications, referred to as shadow AI, are being used across hospitals and health systems in the United States,…
Cambodia: New science library opens, boosting STEM education
(19 Jan 2026) The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) [of Cambodia] and the Indian Embassy in Cambodia inaugurated a new science library at Hun Sen Treng High School…
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