Editorial
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Making the case in challenging times: the University of Manchester data stewardship project
The Office for Open Research (OOR), based within the University of Manchester Library, has long had an interest in developing a project focused on data stewardship. Central to this is recognising the significant (but often poorly recognised) contribution those working in data steward and research data professional roles make to the research community at the…
UKSG news
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UKSG seminar review: Understanding resource discovery
Getaneh Alemu spoke at our recent seminar, moderated by Anja van Hoek from Amsterdam University Press and Magaly Taylor from Gale, Cengage Group, which focused on the importance of accurate, consistent and standardised metadata descriptions. It also addressed how modern discovery interfaces and AI tools can enhance the visibility and accessibility of primary and archival…
Forthcoming Events
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UKSG forthcoming events – eNews 599
A brand new “open access in a time of financial uncertainty” seminar, details on our Forum in Brighton next week and the latest on next year’s annual conference (you need to be quick to book your exhibition space if you haven’t already – there are not many left!).
Industry news
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Premier Science chooses Kudos to accelerate discoverability and recognition
Kudos has announced that it has been chosen by Premier Science, an independent open access publisher, for a three-year partnership to maximize discoverability of its high-quality scientific content.
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Lyrasis, Big Ten Academic Alliance Libraries, and California Digital Library receive grant to advance diamond OA in the US
The grant will support the project Mapping U.S. Diamond Open Access Journals, which will conduct the first national mapping of Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing in the United States.
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Cost transparency at AIP Publishing: “Why we’re sharing our true costs”
The goal with AIP Fusion is to empower libraries and researchers, creating a more open, fair, and impactful research environment. Understanding AIPP’s value as a series of services that ensure trustworthy science – not just getting articles online – helps our authors, institutions, and partners see the full value of their investment in advancing science.
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CILIP seeks founding members for new Intellectual Freedom Committee
CILIP is launching a new Intellectual Freedom Committee to champion everyone’s right to read, think and speak freely. Chaired by Dr David McMenemy, Reader in Information Studies at the University of Glasgow, the new Committee will bring together eight experts from across the information profession and beyond to provide strategic, national leadership on key issues…
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Cactus partners with the APS to automate technical checks pre-editorial review
Paperpal Preflight for Editorial Desk leverages advanced AI to automate manuscript screening, ensuring each submission meets journal-specific technical and ethical requirements before reaching the editorial review stage.
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Boydell & Brewer unveils expanded OA strategy via Boydell Horizons and Opening the Future
Boydell & Brewer has announced an integrated OA strategy built around two complementary initiatives: “Boydell Horizons”, a programme supporting early-career researchers, and “Opening the Future”, a sustainable collective funding model that empowers academic libraries.
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AIP Publishing selects River Valley’s ReView 3.0 to power conference proceedings program
Designed for publishers managing high volumes of submissions, ReView 3.0 offers content-agnostic workflows, full audit trails, a real-time dashboard, and configurable peer review models. Editors, authors, and conference organizers all benefit from a streamlined, role-specific user experience.
Resources
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The Arden Shakespeare Play Collection: Text and Language is now available: users can navigate plays and their meanings in one digital space
For the first time, students, teachers and researchers can read The Arden Shakespeare Third Series of plays in conjunction with the landmark five-volume The Arden Encyclopedia of Shakespeare’s Language in a single digital space: The Arden Shakespeare Play Collection: Text and Language
People
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UKSG eNews 599 – People
Alex Mendonça joins Silverchair as Client Solutions Manager; Heather Sherman {…}