The library is training state-of-the-art AI models on a half-millennium of Swedish text to support humanities research in history, linguistics, media studies and more. (23 Jan 2023) For the past 500 years, the National Library of Sweden has collected virtually every word published in Swedish, from priceless medieval manuscripts to present-day pizza menus. …
(13 Feb 2023) OpenAthens just published the findings from an important study into the challenges students and researchers face when they search for resources online. The hope is that this report and its recommendations will give librarians, publishers, network providers, utility companies and national governments impetus to work together to support the research journey better. OpenAthens commissioned…
(13 Feb 2023) The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) today announced publication of its new Video and Audio Metadata Recommended Practice (NISO RP-41-2023), which establishes metadata guidelines for video and audio assets. Audio and especially video assets are growing in volume, popularity, and use in scholarly, scientific, and professional communities around the world. Libraries are…
(9 Feb 2023) Clarivate Plc has added the Preprint Citation Index™ to the Web of Science™ platform. Researchers can now locate and link to preprints alongside other trusted content in the database, to streamline the research process and help make meaningful connections faster. At launch, the Preprint Citation Index provides nearly two million preprints from…
(9 Feb 2023) Two databases for the dissemination and study of ancient books were released in the National Library of China in Beijing on Wednesday, boosting cultural resource utilization with advanced technology. Co-developed by the National Library of China and the Research Center for Digital Humanities of Peking University, both The Yongle Canon HD Images…
(8 Feb 2023) The university is currently seeking an academic to teach in the archives and records management field, which is a key component of the curricula of the newly formed School of Information and Communication Studies. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop and progress an active research profile aligned to…
(8 Feb 2023) The Library Publishing Coalition is compiling the next edition of its Library Publishing Directory. If your library has been included in a previous Directory, please update your information for the 2023 edition. If you’ve not previously submitted to the Directory and are an active library publisher, please submit your entry and join this growing community! The Library Publishing Coalition has…
(7 Feb 2023) Have you heard about hijacked journals, which take over legitimate publications’ titles, ISSNs, and other metadata without their permission? Hijacked journal: Linguistica Antverpiensia, New Series – Themes in Translation Studies What happened: The journal became a perfect target for hijackers when it expanded its title from “Linguistica Antverpiensia” and changed…