Academic publishing could be about to return to a not-for-profit enterprise
Editor's picks
From bypassing aggregators to the influx of new university presses, the world of library-based publishing is changing fast, reports Rebecca Pool
Vivek Mehra explains how the English language is dominating global communication and changing school structure
News
18 July 2019
Academic publishing could be about to return to a not-for-profit enterprise
11 July 2019
Jisc has appointed Liam Earney as executive director for digital resources. From 1 August, Earney will lead on a portfolio of services containing licensing, library, content, discovery and open access as well as Jisc’s provision of the UK Data Service.
10 July 2019
Hungarian Electronic Information Service National Programme (EISZ) and Elsevier have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Letter of Intent, as they move towards finalising a new innovative pilot agreement for research access and Open Access publishing in Hungary. As a result, EISZ consortium member institutions and their affiliated researchers across Hungary now have immediate access to ScienceDirect, as well as SciVal and Scopus.
Analysis & opinion
16 July 2019
Vivek Mehra explains how the English language is dominating global communication and changing school structure
Chris Smith
28 June 2019
Chris Smith explains why they matter, and how publishers and universities can benefit
Rossana Morriello
25 June 2019
Rossana Morriello assesses the ways in which librarians are supporting research in Italy
Features
17 July 2019
From bypassing aggregators to the influx of new university presses, the world of library-based publishing is changing fast, reports Rebecca Pool
16 May 2019
As metrics continue to condense research, data industry players are seeking a broader view, reports Rebecca Pool
29 March 2019
Five industry figures tell Tim Gillett what authors should be looking for when disseminating their work
26 March 2019
As academic players embrace the ebook, scholarly publishers are clearing the path to easier access, reports Rebecca Pool
Interviews
Wayne Sime
18 July 2019
Wayne Sime discusses his hopes for the future of the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers
20 June 2019
Nandita Quaderi – editor-in-chief of the Web of Science – champions objectivity, selectivity, and data integrity
01 May 2019
Paediatrician Uduak Okomo was recently honoured as a developing-country researcher in biological sciences
Viewpoint
3 May 2019
Communities interested in the publication, distribution and management of serials and other continuing resources know a standard code for the unique identification of these contents is essential
25 March 2019
Engineering researchers who take these steps can save time and improve outcomes
Webcasts and white papers
10 June 2019
In October of 2018, Springer Nature conducted a global survey on library challenges, publisher engagement, and its level of service to the library community
22 May 2019
For more than a hundred years the Modern Language Association, creator of the MLA International Bibliography, has worked to strengthen the study and teaching of language and literature
26 January 2018
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