(2 May 2022) Events of the last year have reshaped the library technology industry. Previous rounds of acquisitions pale in comparison to the acquisition of ProQuest by Clarivate, which has propelled the leading library technology provider into the broader commercial sector of scholarly communications. This deal signals that the gap in size among vendors is…
(26 Apr 2022) The Chou Sing Chu Foundation (CSCF) School Library Sponsorship Programme recently added 20 primary schools to its 2022 cycle, bringing the total number of primary schools benefiting from the program to 70. CSCF is a non-profit organization that promotes Chinese culture, education and language. The program, launched in 2018, aims to…
(9 May 2022) Dr. Eiko Fried, an Associate Professor at Leiden University shared his journey with Robin Kok trying to understand what data Elsevier collects and trying to get their personal data deleted. Publishers such as Elsevier may collect more personal data than you think, with or without your consent. See here for the full…