James Gray assesses the situation and how it can be addressed
June/July 2021

Job searches in Covid times
Manisha Bolina and Heather Staines share some insights about looking for scholarly communications positions in a pandemic
How efficient tools showcase a library’s impact
Many libraries have had to strengthen their digital presence to survive, especially over the last 12 months, writes Cintia Dabes
OERs: the future of education?
The pandemic has provided a tantalising glimpse of the potential of open educational resources. Rebecca Pool asks: will they become our new normal?
How should we address cyber-security?
You could do worse than to follow the advice of an iconic 90’s rapper, writes Susie Winter
The future of library search
Library search tools and services have a bright future – if they can support users in their preferred workflows, writes Matthew Hayes
Tilting the balance back towards libraries
Jason Priem tells of his hopes for a ‘long-overdue’ change in academic publishing
Riding the wave of innovation
Sam Herbert, co-founder of 67 Bricks, casts his eye over the industry – and tells of his early love of surfing
The search for equitable search
We should meet users’ needs, no matter who they are, where they are from, or which language they speak, writes Ashleigh Faith
Measuring the impact of OA content
Measuring the impact of open access agreements is critical for developing sustainable business models, writes Tim Lloyd

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