A report on the SSP Publisher-Funder Task Force’s meeting of senior researchers, university administrators, funders, publishers, and representatives from other organizations on the topic of Responsible Research Assessment for the 21st Century.
A report from the 9th annual BioASQ workshop discussing the ongoing development and future of AI-based tools.
John Sherer describes a new research project which will look at the impact of open access on print monograph sales, particularly in light of the free access provided early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you think it’s been cold where you live this week, take a look at Yakutsk.
In light of the recent anniversary of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol, we revisit Rick Anderson’s post on how journalists flag unsupported claims and blatant falsehoods, and whether preprint platforms should do the same.
As user interfaces change, language evolves….
Members of the OCLC Research Team discuss their project examining changes to library work, collections, and engagement experiences and how they will lead to the future of libraries.
Libraries and librarians the world over are complex, diverse, and distinctive — and they make for fascinating reading.
Adeline Rosenberg offers a look into the value of providing plain language summaries in research papers, and the standards created for doing so.
A smashingly great music video for a song that sounds like English, but if you speak the language, isn’t quite there.
A look at open access policies and developments in Canada, especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Part 1 of a 2 part post.
A slightly late Halloween treat from favored canine pals Olive and Mabel.
An interview with Helen Zhang on the proposal for an Academic Integrity Awareness Index.
Today’s post looks back on the Journal of Emerging Investigators as it approaches it’s 10th anniversary of providing a forum from middle school and high school students.
The downfall of the Red Delicious apple provides an interesting lesson in agriculture, history, and business strategy, showing how intellectual property protections can be a force for good.