Posts Tagged ‘Publishing’
Scholarly Publishing and Reality
Virtual reality is fairly common and in fact, in many homes these days. However, it still feels very much like sci-fi to many people. Augmented reality, a form of virtual reality that layers virtual information over live resulting in three-dimensional images also feels like advanced technology. For many, augmented reality is primarily associated with gaming and other forms…
Read MoreAccess Innovations, Inc. and Maverick Publishing Specialists Ltd. Announce Strategic Partnership
Reacting to the rapid increase in demand, Maverick will represent and expand Access Innovations, Inc.’s semantic enrichment services and artificial intelligence based Data Harmony software. Access Innovations, Inc., pioneers in the information industry and the vanguard of semantically enriched content, announced today that they have agreed on a strategic partnership with Maverick Publishing Specialists Ltd.,…
Read MoreRecognizing Your Library
When your hear the subject is about libraries, branding isn’t something that comes to your mind, at least not mine. This very interesting topic came to us from The Scholarly Kitchen in their article, “Guest Post — The Library is the Brand.” Today’s academic library is not your neighborhood library from your childhood memories. It manages…
Read MorePros and Cons of Open Access
The rush towards further adoption of open access models might require some pause and thought. While questions around access to scientific research are important and grab attention, the implications are a particular concern for those of working in the arts and humanities. The Guardian brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “A…
Read MorePeer Review and the Future
Peer review is considered the last and best part of the research life cycle. But what exactly is the inspiration for professionals to spend their time and talent? This interesting topic came to us from The Scholarly Kitchen in their article, “Credit for Peer Review: What is it Worth?” The two common suggestions heard from…
Read MoreMore Support Comes for Open Access
Open access publishing is an ongoing effort to secure the intellectual and creative output of a community and to avoid what many see as profiting and fraud. Just recently, the University of California has joined global efforts pushing for universal, unfettered access to publicly funded research. This interesting news came to us from the Santa Barbara Independent in their…
Read MoreOpen Access and Ownership
Open access has been a hot topic of late. Our friends over at The Scholarly Kitchen brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Editorial Independence and Journal Ownership in the Age of Open Science.” The recent announcement from the editorial board for the Journal of Informetrics (JOI) has led to yet more discussion about open access. Was…
Read MoreNISO and NFAIS Merger Announced
Recently plans were released to merge NISO (National Information Standards Organization) and NFAIS (National Federation of Advanced Information Services) this summer. This interesting news came to us from The Scholarly Kitchen in their article, “NISO and NFAIS Announce Plans to Merge.” The merger is contingent on NFAIS member approval and will consolidate two organizations that have a long history…
Read MoreWebinar: Hype or Value?
The Association of Learned & Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) is hosting a new educational webinar series in 2019 titled, “What is Hype and What Has Value? Technological buzzword or industry innovation?” The next webinar in the series is all about artificial intelligence (AI). AI, blockchain and open source are terms frequently used, especially in headlines. Are they merely buzzwords or will…
Read MoreChoose Your Words
Today is Valentine’s Day. When I think of romance, I think of literature. If the word for a book-lover is a bibliophile, what is the word for word-lover? Epeolatry means the worship of words, and that is pretty darn close. I do so love words. Tyler Morning Telegraph brought this topic to our attention in…
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