Why open or FAIR data is crucial to support scientific research in academia and industry
It seems like a generation ago since the physical library disappeared, to be replaced by corporate information hubs, where search was transferred from expert searchers to the scientist and end-user at their desk
As the world continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 virus, the scientific and medical research communities continue to search for effective treatments and work on vaccine options
The Research Information team is pleased to announce its live panel webcast, ‘Bridge over Troubled Water – How do we span the Digital Divide?’, is available to view.
The Covid-19 pandemic – and the associated need for social distancing – has meant that university libraries around the world are now operating on a largely digital, and therefore remote, basis.
From left: Elaine Westbrooks,
David Prosser and Nkem Osuigwe
Research Information is delighted to announce its next live panel webcast, ‘Bridge over Troubled Water – How do we span the Digital Divide?’, on Thursday 13 August
EDIT: This webcast has now taken place, but is available on catch-up at the link below. SPOILER: it was excellent!
Being able to demonstrate measurable impact and value is becoming critically important for academic libraries
IFIS Publishing commissioned research into research behaviour and the challenges around carrying out literature reviews
In October of 2018, Springer Nature conducted a global survey on library challenges, publisher engagement, and its level of service to the library community
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
