Several leading publishers, along with Digital Science's ReadCube, are part of an initiative to facilitate access to literature relevant to Covid-19 research
Approach means Plan S-funded authors will be able to continue to submit research to these publications
The Open Research Community, an interactive platform launched this week after a test phase, offers users the opportunity to expand their professional networks
The pandemic has demonstrated the importance of open access and open science, writes Rossana Morriello
Springer Nature is launching a global programme to support learning and teaching at higher education institutions worldwide, in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak
ProQuest is launching a new Coronavirus Research Database, giving all ProQuest users no-cost access to full-text content covering all facets of Covid-19 and related infectious diseases
More than 120 UK universities are now being set up to enable access to critical textbook content for upwards of 1.4 million students
The hunt is on for speakers for Internet Librarian International 2020, but organisers are asking contributors to be quick because the submissions deadline is 3 April
EBSCO and its partners are making resources freely available and expanding access to e-content to help library staff support their institutions as they focus on online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic
The scholarly publishing community is being asked to help reduce the nation’s shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers
Many libraries have had to strengthen their digital presence to survive, especially over the last 12 months, writes Cintia Dabes
The pandemic has provided a tantalising glimpse of the potential of open educational resources. Rebecca Pool asks: will they become our new normal?
You could do worse than to follow the advice of an iconic 90’s rapper, writes Susie Winter
Library search tools and services have a bright future – if they can support users in their preferred workflows, writes Matthew Hayes
Jason Priem tells of his hopes for a ‘long-overdue’ change in academic publishing
Sam Herbert
Sam Herbert, co-founder of 67 Bricks, casts his eye over the industry – and tells of his early love of surfing
We should meet users’ needs, no matter who they are, where they are from, or which language they speak, writes Ashleigh Faith
Tim Lloyd
Measuring the impact of open access agreements is critical for developing sustainable business models, writes Tim Lloyd
