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Journal Article: “Evaluating Open Access Advantages for Citations and Altmetrics (2011-21): A Dynamic and Evolving Relationship Open Access”
The article linked below was recently published by Quantitative Science Studies. Title Evaluating Open Access Advantages for Citations and Altmetrics (2011-21): A Dynamic and Evolving Relationship Open Access Authors Mike Taylor University of Wolverhampton Source Quantitative Science Studies 1–60. DOI: 10.1162/QSS.a.470 Abstract Differences between the impacts of Open Access (OA) and [...]
New Journal Article: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Information Literacy in Academic Libraries: A Global Scientometric Analysis (2020–2025)
The article linked below was published today by The Journal of Academic Librarianship. Title How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Information Literacy in Academic Libraries: A Global Scientometric Analysis (2020–2025) Authors Munazza Jabeen Humboldt zu universitaire, Berlin, Germany Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan Claudia Lux Humboldt zu universitaire, Berlin, Germany [...]
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New Issue (Vol. 21 No.1) of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP) is Now Available Online
Vol. 21 No. 1 (2026) of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice) EBLIP was published today. Editorial Publishing Assessment Projects as Research Ann Medaillea [HTML] [PDF] Research Articles Developing an OPEN Framework for Asking EBLIP Questions in Open Education Emilia C. Bell, Adrian Stagg [HTML] [PDF] Engagement Practices of Canadian Academic Libraries for the Advancement of Student […]
A New Issue (Vol. 45 No. 1; 2026) of Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL) is Now Available Online
Here’s the Complete Table of Contents + Links to Articles Editorials Letter from the Editors Kenneth J. Varnum; Joanna DiPasquale [PDF] From the Field Librarian Leadership in the Age of AI Jeremiah Rood [PDF] ITAL & Refusal as Instruction: Equipping Patrons to Resist AI, Data Brokers, Big Tech, & More Hannah Cyrus [PDF] Articles Navigating […]
Journal Article: “Studying with GenAI: Student Views on the Opportunities and Risks of GenAI in Higher Education”
The article linked to below was published today by Education and Information Technologies (Springer). Title Studying with GenAI: Student Views on the Opportunities and Risks of GenAI in Higher Education Authors Elida Cena, Aideen McParland, Wilhelmiina Toivo, Blinne Dalton, Megan Mundy, Patrick A. O’Connor, Ashley E. Robertson, Maxine Swingler, Paul Wilson & Connie Duncan Source […]
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eLife Receives £2.4m ($3.17m/USD) Grant From Wellcome to Build Open Publishing Ecosystem
From an eLife Post: eLife is pleased to announce funding from Wellcome which will support a new initiative, called eLife Pathways, in building an open and collaborative ecosystem for alternative approaches to scholarly communication. A founding funder and long-term supporter of eLife, Wellcome has awarded the non-profit a grant of £2.4m, including cover for indirect […]
Report From Missouri: St. Charles County Libraries Ban LGBTQ Flags, Other ‘Personal Belief’ Decor
From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Library employees here have been ordered to remove flags — including LGBTQ pride flags— and other decor that “promotes personal beliefs” from their workspaces, officials said on Tuesday. St. Charles City-County Library CEO John Greifzu said the move is part of a push to make the library “welcoming to everyone.” In […]
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Cleveland Public Library and Digital Public Library (DPLA) Formally Announce New Partnership To “Chart a New Vision For the National Digital Collection”; Four Foundations (Sloan, Mellon, MacArthur, Ford) Contribute $3.25 Million Towards Expansion of Collection
Here’s the Full Text of Today’s Announcement: Cleveland Public Library (CPL) and the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) today announced a partnership to chart a new vision for the national digital collection. The collection comprises over 50 million books, photos, maps, videos and more that document America’s cultural heritage. In July, Cleveland Public Library […]
Brewster Kahle (Internet Archive Founder and Director) is the Guest on the Latest Episode of ATG The Podcast
From the Charleston Hub Channel on YouTube: Today’s episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Brewster Kahle, Founder & Director, Internet Archive. Brewster says that back in the 1980’s he believed that everything would eventually become digital. He dreamed of building a Library of Alexandria where humanity’s knowledge would […]
