(6 Jul 2026) China aims to significantly enhance its international influence, competitiveness and voice in education during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), according to an education development plan recently issued by the State Council, the country’s Cabinet. The plan outlines how China will make better use of world-class educational resources and innovation factors to…
(13 Jul 2026) Though it’s challenging to set policies for a technology that is so young and still in flux, the need is urgent. Because usage of AI presents both opportunities and risks, libraries must be proactive. There are already digital literacy skills, including a basic understanding of the technology around AI, that libraries can help…
(9 Jul 2026) Choice – a publishing unit of the Association of College and Research Libraries – has published a report examining how academic libraries are approaching transformative agreements and open access as part of wider institutional research strategies. The report, Transformative Agreements, Open Access and Research Impact, is the latest in Choice’s series of research…
(2 Jul 2026) The National Library of Malaysia (PNM) has launched the Preliminary National Reading Index (IMK) 2026 study to assess Malaysians’ reading habits and provide a foundation for future policies and strategies aimed at strengthening the country’s reading culture. PNM Research Division’s Assistant Director, Dr Norsharyna Shafawi, said the study is designed to develop…
(30 Jun 2026) The National Library of Korea announced on June 30, 2026, that it will provide more than 50,000 video content items through its online knowledge content service, the ‘Video Learning Center’. The Video Learning Center is an online service designed to allow people to learn various knowledge content without restrictions of time…
More than 3,000 library and information professionals from 150 countries to gather for the 2026 World Library and Information Congress, highlighting innovation, AI, and K-culture. (9 Jul 2026) Busan is set to welcome thousands of library and information professionals from around the world next month as it hosts the 2026 World Library and Information…
(10 Jul 2026) The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and IP Australia have entered into an Agreement on access to CSIR’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) during the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit held in Melbourne, Australia, on 9 July 2026. The Agreement was concluded in the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India,…
(8 Jul 2026) Indonesian authorities are widening their investigation into a case of suspected identity and research fraud at an overseas medical conference, which has exposed gaps in academic oversight and revived concerns about abuses in the nation’s system of publication-driven promotion for academia. The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology has set up a…
(7 Jul 2026) The Intellectual Freedom Committee of ALA today announced the release of “Content Controls and Access Guidelines for Vendors,” a new guiding document designed to help library staff make informed, principled decisions when selecting third‑party digital content providers. Adopted on May 5, 2026, the guidelines equip library workers with essential tools to safeguard…
(7 Jul 2026) SPIE announces their acquisition of The Lens, the global open-knowledge platform. With this acquisition, SPIE will expand its offerings to the global research community through improved access to patent data. The open web format of The Lens curates a free flow of information, including scholarly works and patents, to foster deeper research,…