Sharon Davies investigates library management systems in research libraries today, librarians` and researchers` experiences of using them, and future trends
Sian Harris asks about the role of web services, and APIs in modern library management systems
Libraries face times of change. Some of the providers of library tools reveal how library management systems can help meet the challenges ahead. Interviews by Sian Harris
SkyRiver files opposition to OCLC's motion to dismiss its complaint
SirsiDynix has launched a strategic partnership programmeto foster greater interactions between the SirsiDynix Engineering organisation and customers
The University of Bradford in the UK has chosen Innovative Interfaces as the supplier for several of its library system tools.
OCLC will implement a 'Library 2.0' meta-catalogue of Swiss university libraries and the Swiss National Library.
Integration, usability and good discovery tools are some of the requirements of modern library management systems, as their providers
tell Siân Harris
Wayne Sime discusses his hopes for the future of the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers
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
Chris Smith
Chris Smith explains why they matter, and how publishers and universities can benefit
Rossana Morriello
Rossana Morriello assesses the ways in which librarians are supporting research in Italy
Nandita Quaderi – editor-in-chief of the Web of Science – champions objectivity, selectivity, and data integrity
This article was jointly written by Andrea Chiarelli (pictured), Juliane Kant and Birgit Schmidt on behalf of Knowledge Exchange. Andrea Chiarelli is a consultant at Research Consulting. Juliane Kant is partner representative for the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) in Knowledge Exchange. Birgit Schmidt is head of knowledge commons at Göttingen State and University Library.
Active engagement and collaboration are needed to deliver the promise of preprints, writes Andrea Chiarelli
