Encouraging medical research writers to create plain-language interpretation of articles, Taylor & Francis promotes lay summaries. (15 Aug 2023) Maybe more accurately called “lay summaries,” articles that interpret medical-research reportage can be a boon, obviously, to anyone not working in scientific fields and trying to follow technically challenged professional scholarly and academic publishing. …
(9 Aug 2023) The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is now accepting initial applications for Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives: Amplifying Unheard Voices. Made possible through the generous support of the Mellon Foundation, this competitive program is dedicated to financing the digitization of rare and unique materials held by various collecting organizations. …
(24 Aug 2023) Australia’s academics are grappling with how to handle investigations into scientific misconduct. Unlike many other countries, the nation does not have an independent body to oversee such probes; instead, universities and research institutes carry them out themselves. Several high-profile misconduct cases are bolstering criticisms of the current system, and momentum is building…
(16 Aug 2023) Recently, the Internet Archive (IA) was found guilty of copyright infringement related to its Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) service. The CDL service provides free access to a digital library of books. In the case, US District Judge John Koeltl stated that the IA infringed the copyright of four publishers. Now, the IA…
(9 Aug 2023) The Microbiology Society and National Taiwan University (NTU) are pleased to announce a five year transformative agreement, starting in 2024. The Publish and Read agreement, the first for the Microbiology Society in Taiwan, will allow affiliated researchers to publish an unlimited number of Open Access articles and enjoy full read access in…
(16 Aug 2023) Work within a team to develop and deliver quality information literacy instruction to library clients, liaise with academics to embed library and information literacy resources into courses and subjects, and provide individual support to clients. To be successful you will have: A degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent level of…
(9 Aug 2023) Universities worldwide have embraced the use of AI detectors to combat the rising concern that the likes of ChatGPT and its successor GPT-4 can help students cheat on assignments, although many remain wary as an increasing body of evidence shows that they struggle in real-world scenarios. In a paper published in June, researchers based across European universities concluded that…
(8 Aug 2023) Unbound Medicine®, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, today launches Unbound Scenarios. This new case-based learning environment is integrated with the Nursing Central platform to help students learn the clinical judgment skills required to become practice-ready nurses as well as master the updated NCLEX licensure exam. Developed in partnership with educators…
(14 Aug 2023) Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (Sarawak State Library) is hailed as an advocacy of lifelong learning, which is the basis of its continuous community outreach programs. In commending the state library, Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau lauds its efforts, which signifies the importance of Sarawak upholding knowledge as it is moving towards the digital…
(2 Aug 2023) The academic world demands nothing short of excellence, with an unyielding pressure to produce innovative and impactful research outcomes. A growing body of evidence indicates that academic and commercial research suffer from systemic issues that can have far-reaching consequences on researchers, including stress, burnout, and various emotional and physical health challenges. These…