This survey is part of a study carried out by Information Power, commissioned by RLUK in partnership with SCONUL and […]

<!-- CLOCKSS system has permission to ingest, preserve, and serve this Archival Unit --> <p style="color:red"><b>Read online or download for free</b></p> <p><i>Reading Wars</i> explores heated, even ...

: What hath science wrought?

When governments collect sensitive data about private individuals, personal privacy and governmental transparency come into conflict. How should we resolve this tension?

We have to talk about open source licensing.

Hermann/Pixabay Following our coverage this summer of a book with citations that did not exist, we asked you to send us examples of other books with similar issues. One reader took the request as a…

AI web harvesting bots are different from traditional web crawlers and violate many of the established rules and practices in place. Their rapidly expanding use is emerging as a significant IT managem...

In today’s post, Teodoro (Teo) Pulvirenti and Marianne Calilhanna join Randy Townsend to unpack the disturbing topic of suicide among the LGBTQ+ community.

Today’s episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Ronald Snijder, CTO, Head of Research, OAPEN Foundation. Ronald first obtained his bachelor’s in librarianship, then worked in IT, and then moved into academic publishing with Amsterdam University Press. He says he combines all these experiences with OAPEN library work, where he focuses on open access for books, and is responsible for the technical infrastructure of both OAPEN and the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB). In this interview, he talks about his compelling career, which includes libraries, Not-for-profit foundations, and software companies. LinkedIn:&nbsp; Keywords:&nbsp; #OAPEN #DOAB #OpenAccess #OpenAccessBooks #PublishingTech #DigitalLibraries #HigherEducation #LibraryInnovation #Innovation #LibraryScience #KnowledgeSharing #LibraryJobs #career #collaboration #scholcomm #ScholarlyCommunication #libraries #librarianship #LibraryNeeds #LibraryLove #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #publishing #LibrariesAndPublishers #podcasts

Bibliometrics, whether used for research or research evaluation, relies on large multidisciplinary databases of research outputs and citation indices. The Web of Science (WoS) was the main supporting ...

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Shortly after the launch of the OAPEN project back in 2008, I remember that the project coordinator, Eelco Ferwerda at Amsterdam University Press (AUP) introduced a new colleague to the project: Ronald Snijder. Ronald was the Project Supervisor Digital Publications at AUP and introduced to support the technical coordination of the OAPEN project. After the … Continue reading "Change of technical leadership at OAPEN and DOAB"

Updating the OAPEN Library’s metadata feeds  Since the launch of the OAPEN Library in 2010, the metadata feeds for our collection of open access (OA) books and chapters have always been and will continue to be freely available for anyone to access, download, and use as they need from the OAPEN website.    Metadata is information … Continue reading "A book is a book in any other markup language"

This event is an introduction to Operas’ Peer Review Information Service for Monographs (PRISM) by Ronald Snijder from OAPEN, with some input from some researchers who will showcase how they use the…

In my previous post on our less than optimal performance of the OAPEN Library and DOAB, I wrote about the effect of AI bots on our systems, and that it has become a common problem for many sites provi...

In my previous post on our less than optimal performance of the OAPEN Library and DOAB, I wrote about the effect of AI bots on our systems, and that it has become a common problem for many sites provi...

DiVA portal is a finding tool for research publications and student theses written at the following 50 universities and research institutions.

The Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication (JLSC) is opening a call for applications for openings in three editorial tracks due to the conclusion of regular terms as well as …

It has been two years since OAPEN launched a dedicated collection of DFG-funded open access books. Part of this collection is supported by the DFG Open Access Publication Funding programme. To mark this occasion, OAPEN’s Funder Relations Manager, Laura Bandura-Morgan, interviewed Michael Geuenich, Programme Officer, Scientific Library Services and Information Systems, and Dr. Angela Holzer, … Continue reading "Two Years On: A Conversation with DFG on Supporting Open Access Books"

Introduction: The Open Book Environment (OBE) Dashboard is introduced as a pioneering tool aimed at fostering transparency and clarity in the realm of open access book publishing. In response to the growing need for accessible information for authors, librarians, and stakeholders, this dashboard aggregates data from a multitude of publishers into a centralized platform. Description of Program/Service: Employing a comprehensive set of criteria, including pricing for book processing charges (BPCs), licensing options, editorial quality statements, and self-archiving policies, the Dashboard evaluates publisher transparency. Through a color-coded system, it visually represents the degree of openness exhibited by each publisher, empowering authors to make informed decisions about where to publish their work. Next Steps: Looking ahead, the Dashboard’s dynamic nature allows for continuous updates, facilitating its role as an agent for positive change within the scholarly publishing community. As a versatile resource, the OBE Dashboard holds promise in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in open access book publishing. Open Book Environment (OBE) Dashboard: https://bit.ly/OBEdashboardOBE Additions and Edits Form: https://bit.ly/OBEdashboardform Zenodo Link: https://zenodo.org/records/13366056

There's a war going on on the Internet. AI companies with billions to burn are hard at work destroying the websites of libraries, archives, ...