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E-BOOKS
Unpacking books
E-books have matured but questions remain about digital rights, access models and what a scholarly e-book really means today. Interviews by Sian Harris
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Physical sciences need 'collective conversation'
From astrophysics to nanoscience, a series of case studies casts an investigative lens over changing information practices in the physical sciences. Ellen Collins and Joe McEntee examine the key findings of the studies for publishers, librarians, funding agencies and scientists
DATA
Data centres enable sharing and research recognition
Late last year, JISC and RIN launched a report on data centres. Kevin Ashley shares his view on the some of the challenges and opportunities for research
PROFILE
Tool delves into journal experimental details
A Dublin-based startup has developed a way of extracting insight into laboratory instruments and materials from the experimental sections of journal articles. As Scrazzl launches its first products Sian Harris finds out more
INTERVIEW
Digital preservation matters
Vicky Reich, director of the LOCKSS programme at Stanford University Libraries, and Randy Kiefer, executive director of the CLOCKSS archive, explain why preserving digital content is a challenge that needs to be tackled, especially as this content becomes more dynamic
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