Academics back peer review but want improvements
The peer review process is supported by the majority of researchers, according to a new report
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Project tackles metadata mess
Nadya Anscombe reports on a pilot project that hopes to unite the different metadata systems used by publishers and libraries
Libraries chase digital dream
As the race to place the UK's library catalogues online gathers momentum, several hurdles could slow progress reports Rebecca Pool
Users don’t expect social networking from libraries
A new study from OCLC reveals that just 13 per cent of the public feels it is the role of the library to create…
Electronic books entice academic librarians
Can e-books make their mark in research libraries? Rebecca Pool finds out the predictions of a new study
Open access debate gets personal
Tensions between advocates and opponents of open access increase with the launch of a new partnership that is aimed at protecting the integrity of…
Scholarly publishers snub Microsoft
Scientific publishers worldwide have refused to publish papers written in Word 2007. Rebecca Pool investigates
E-book strategies confuse users
E-books are becoming important parts of many publishers' plans but librarians and users are confused about how to buy them, according to a new…
Code tackles journal transfer problems
A new code of practice promises to ease journal transfer for librarians, reports Rebecca Pool
Latin America provides new publishing opportunities
Librarians in Latin America are increasingly turning to digital resources, according to a new report from Accucoms. Nadya Anscombe investigates
Project resolves rights management issues
Across the world publishers and search engines have resorted to court cases to resolve disputes over how content is used. Siân Harris investigates a…
Industry groups agree on fundamentals of scholarly communication
The UK's Research Information Network (RIN) has got representative organisations in the UK to agree on major public policy goals for the scholarly communications…