AI is transforming library work. At a vet tech school library in Pittsburgh, PA, library staff are using AI to support student success and streamline operations. (22 Jul 2025) As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform daily life, libraries are becoming AI information and innovation hubs. Libraries for specialized programs like veterinary technology (vet…
(23 Jul 2025) Open Access (OA) is often celebrated as a global success story, but behind the promise of openness lies a persistent issue: licensing and copyright confusion. Nowhere is this more apparent than in many regions of Asia, where OA adoption is accelerating, yet the legal and structural underpinnings of this openness remain fragile.…
(15 Jul 2025) SheerID, the leading provider for engaging and verifying high-value audiences, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Perplexity, the AI-powered answer engine, to provide secure, verified access to cutting-edge AI research tools for students around the world. Through this global initiative, eligible students can instantly verify their status and access up to 2…
(22 Jul 2025) The 99th World Library and Information Congress (IFLA WLIC 2026) will mark IFLA’s return to South Korea, two decades after the successful WLIC 2006 in Seoul. The Korean Library Association secured a strong and compelling bid to welcome the global library community. The Conference will be held at the Busan Exhibition and…
(22 Jul 2025) India’s transformation has been largely driven by the New Education Policy (NEP) and an ambitious national initiative known as One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS). This government-led plan aims to consolidate access to research materials for educational institutions across the country, ensuring that millions of students and researchers can access high-quality scholarly content. …
(17 Jul 2025) Springer Nature has launched a new tool for use across submissions to its journals and books to detect non-standard phrases in submitted manuscripts, marking the latest step in its ongoing mission to uphold research integrity and safeguard the scholarly record. The tool works by detecting unusual phrases that have been awkwardly constructed…
(9 Jul 2025) The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) will introduce a cap on how much publishers can charge NIH-supported scientists to make their work publicly accessible. Scheduled to take effect in Fiscal Year 2026, the move aims to curb excessive article processing charges (APCs), promote transparency, and ensure broader public access to federally funded research. …
(4 Jul 2025) In this article, Kanako Hayashi compares two AI-powered features in academic databases: Web of Science (WoS) Smart Search and EBSCOhost Natural Language Search (NLS), examining their design philosophies, AI implementations, strengths, and limitations. Read more here.
(15 Jul 2025) Universities that relied too heavily on detection software to find students guilty of using generative artificial intelligence tools to draft assignments have been rapped over the knuckles by the sector ombudsman for England and Wales. The Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) has issued new guidance urging institutions to be mindful of the “limitations” of…
(7 Jul 2025) Since its grassroots beginnings in 1980, the Charleston Conference has become a trusted and internationally respected forum where librarians, publishers, technologists, and researchers come together to explore the future of scholarly communication in an open, informal, and collaborative environment. In January 2026, this signature event will make its Asia debut—Charleston Conference Asia, bringing…