(25 Mar 2022) Project COUNTER has a new multimedia website designed to help users navigate their educational resources. Whether new to COUNTER and looking for introductory materials or an experienced user looking for help with a specific question, the user journeys are a guide through getting started, journals and ebooks, platform and databases, and strategy.…
(30 Mar 2022) The latest news from Open Access Australasia (formerly AOASG) is now available. In this issue: What’s new in OA & scholarly publishing in Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand What’s new in OA & scholarly publishing globally Recent writing & resources on OA Upcoming events in OA & scholarly publishing Go direct to the…
(31 Mar 2022) About this job: Under broad direction, the Senior Librarian (Research Engagement) supports the Colleges and the Research activities of the University by proactively engaging with the Colleges. The Senior Librarian (Research Engagement) works collaboratively with the Research Engagement team to develop and maintain a sustainable suite of Library support services. Key…
(30 Mar 2022) “There has been much made of the recent Nature news declaration of the NIH Data Policy (from January 2023) as ‘seismic’. In my opinion, it truly is. Many others will argue that the language is not strong enough. But for me, the fact that the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world is telling…
(28 Mar 2022) The Public Library of Science (PLOS) today announced that it is testing a new experimental open science feature intended to promote data sharing and reuse across the PLOS journal portfolio. A subset of PLOS articles that link to shared research data in a repository will now display a prominent visual cue designed to help…
Better by Design was first published in December 2008. The author, Ayub Khan, has joined forces with former colleague Stella Thebridge to update the book. (16 March 2022) There is no reason why library professionals should understand the mechanics of construction or the finer points of interior design yet – as the authors know…
(24 Mar 2022) About the job: Manage and oversee operations in User Services and Reference Services Units Draw up, develop and effectively implement policies / procedures related to library Conduct and improve Information Skills Programme for undergraduate and postgraduate students Promote effective utilization of library resources among faculties and patrons Attend to grievances and concerns…
The Western Australian government is looking to create a stronger and more sustainable public library system, with an emphasis in digital infrastructure and connectivity. (21 Mar 2022) A five-year draft strategy has been released as a joint project between state and local governments, centred on the three themes of strengthening communities, digital inclusion and valuing public libraries. …
(18 Mar 2022) Former President Fidel V. Ramos (FVR) [of the Philippines] celebrated his 94th birthday on Friday by unveiling the online FVR Presidential Library, the first and only online presidential library so far in the country today. A preview of the online presidential library was shown on the internet wherein former Cabinet members,…
(24 Mar 2022) About this job: The Systems Librarian is a member of the Library’s professional team, reporting to the Library Director. The position actively participates in the planning, development and management of the Library’s information systems and applications, to support students and faculty in their research, teaching and learning activities. The Librarian contributes substantively…