(28 Feb 2022) As open access publishing models continue to evolve, the relationship between researchers and librarians and publishers is also changing. Our colleagues at AIP Publishing are interested in learning how open access publishing models are impacting your institution, and to understand what role your library plays in facilitating OA publishing. This…
(1 Nov 2021) A few weeks ago, ScienceOpen.com sent out a survey to hear about your experiences with Open Access. In this survey we asked questions like, do you believe the scholarly community could do research more effectively if all scientific communication were freely available under an open access license? and, would you prefer if peer reviews were made open? We’re happy…
(29 Jun 2021) Every five years, the Australian Government renews and consolidates its policy approach to the facilities, equipment, resources and personnel that make up Australia’s National Research Infrastructure (NRI). The Government is encouraging the research community and its stakeholders to be part of the development of the 2021 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap. …
(21 Jul 2020) A survey undertaken by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) shows that public libraries across Australia worked hard to meet, and exceed, patron needs during the nation-wide lockdown in April 2020. While public library buildings were physically closed, library workers continued to provide services including virtual storytimes, click and collect services and…
(30 Jul 2019) As tenured faculty positions become increasingly competitive, the pressure to publish—especially in “high impact” journals—has never been greater. As a result, many of today’s academics believe having a strong publication record is necessary for the review, promotion, and tenure (RPT) process. Publishing, for some, has become synonymous with professional success. A survey of faculty…
(7 Jul 2019) The International Federation of Libraries and Archives (IFLA) is collecting information from libraries around the world on the LGBTQ+ resources, services, spaces, programming, and employee support that they may provide. Responses that your library provides will help the IFLA LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group develop international guidelines for LGBTQ+ library resources, services, spaces,…
(19 December 2018) A survey carried out by the Think. Check. Submit. initiative has revealed a strong demand from both researchers and librarians for guidance about where to publish and an appreciation of the services that the initiative offers. However, it also revealed a need for further educational resources and wider reach for the initiative.…
How Readers Discover Content in Scholarly Publications (2018) A Landscape Review of Streaming Video (2018) (3 September 2018) Renew Publishing Consultants has spent a significant amount of time over the last 12 months researching two areas affecting scholarly publishing. The results of both projects are published today and have been made freely available for the…
(10 August 2018) Think Check Submit helps researchers identify trusted journals for their research. Through a range of tools and practical resources, this international, cross-sector initiative aims to educate researchers, promote integrity, and build trust in credible research and publications. The team behind Think Check Submit wants to ensure that the initiative is as useful…
(25 July 2018) In 2014 seventeen National Libraries were surveyed about their born digital news content, legal deposit policies and practices. The results of the survey were presented at the 2015 International News Media Conference hosted by the National Library of Sweden in Stockholm, Sweden. Three years later, the authors expanded their team and the…