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Hawking's thesis now OA
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

Good news from Cambridge University https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/oct/23/stephen-hawking-1966-thesis… What did Hawking say on the occasion? He said: “By making my PhD thesis open access, I hope to inspire people around the world to look up at the stars and not down at their feet; to wonder about our place in the universe and to try and make sense of the cosmos. “Anyone, anywhere in the world should have free, unhindered access to not just my research, but to the research of every great and inquiring mind across the spectrum of human understanding.” Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Why Open Access
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

Why Open Access. Here are some answers to this question: https://oaspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Open-in-order-to...-OASPA-OA-W… Best wishes. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: 'Open in order to…': OASPA members celebrate International Open Access Week
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

From: Leyla Williams <leyla.williams(a)oaspa.org> Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:54:47 +0100 Dear all, Happy International Open Access Week! As you'll be aware, this year the theme for the week is ‘Open in order to…’. With this in mind, we wrote to OASPA members to answer the prompt ‘Open in order to…’. The diverse results, illuminating a wide range of reasons why the organisations we represent around the world work to make research openly accessible, can now be found on our blog here <https://oaspa.org/open-access-week-2017/>, which includes a PDF version of the campaign responses; all content is shareable under a CC BY license. We will be sharing responses to our initiative over Twitter all week using the hashtags *#OpenInOrderTo* and *#OAWeek*. Please do join us in celebrating International Open Access Week! Best wishes, Leyla ————— Leyla Williams Events and Communications Coordinator Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association, OASPA oaspa.org | Twitter: @OASPA <https://twitter.com/OASPA> | Sign up <http://eepurl.com/bYkP8r> for our mailing list -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Call For Papers- IATLIS 33rd Conference at DLIS, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab)
by Harinder Pal Singh Kalra 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

*XXXIII IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE* *on the theme* *Impact of Emerging Information Scenario on LIS Education, Research and Training* *08-09 November 2017* Jointly organized by *The Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS)* *and* *The Department of Library and Information Science* *Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University * *Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab)* *At **Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, * *Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab)* *ABOUT THE IATLIS* The Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) is a professional association of more than 600 teachers and professionals in Library and Information Science in India. Since its inception in 1969, IATLIS has been active in taking up several issues of LIS Education in India especially relating to the development of curriculum, teaching methods, infrastructure, teacher training, etc. It actively works for the promotion of the professional interests of LIS teachers. As part of its activities, it conducts national seminars, workshops, and training programmes. It publishes conference proceedings and also an electronic journal “IATLIS Journal of Library Education and Research”. For more details about the association, kindly access www.iatlis.org *ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY* Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (SGGSWU), Fatehgarh Sahib has been set up by Shromni Gurdwara Prabandak Committee (SGPC) to commemorate the historic event of the 400th anniversary of the compilation and first installation of holy Sri Guru Granth Granth Sahib, Located at Fatehgarh Sahib, a place sanctified by the unique martyrdom of the younger Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. The University is fast evolving as a seat of higher learning in the sphere of religious studies as well as in emerging technologies. The University has a mandate to focus on intensive study, research and training in areas of world religions; cultures and civilizations; eastern and western thought and other related disciplines of arts & humanities, social sciences, pure & applied sciences, engineering sciences and medical sciences. In order to prepare the young men and women to be 'Global Professionals', the university is simultaneously focusing on 'Emerging Technologies' including Biotechnology, Nano-technology, Information technology as well as emerging disciplines like Environment, Human rights and Empowerment of the Women and the Downtrodden. The University is running twenty five departments under eleven Schools focusing on intensive study, research and training in areas of world religions; cultures and civilizations; eastern and western thought and other related disciplines of arts & humanities, social sciences, pure & applied sciences, engineering sciences and medical sciences *ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT* The Department of Library and Information Science at SGGSWU is functioning since 2014 with the aim to provide up-to-date LIS education to students through effective teaching programmes and practical training. The department is working with the vision to educate individuals for career as librarians, documentalists, information professionals, archivists, information scientists and knowledge managers. The students are educated and trained in the emerging library and information science developments as required by the existing and emerging market requirements. Presently the department is offering B.Lib.I.Sc, M.Lib.I.Sc and Ph.D in Library and Information Science. Keeping in view of the market demands and employment opportunities for the students, the courses are being designed and restructured at regular intervals. *ABOUT THE CONFERENCE* The theme of the IATLIS National Conference 2017 is: *Impact of Emerging Information Scenario on LIS Education, Research and Training.* *SUB-THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE* Sub-themes include, but are not limited to: · Library and Information Science Education in the emerging technology-based information environment · Choice-based credit system for LIS education · Resource-based learning in LIS · Content creation in LIS · E-resources in LIS · Open and distance learning in LIS · Competencies for LIS teaching and research · Media and information literacy · Open Access resources in LIS *CALL FOR PAPERS* The organizing committee invites articles and scholarly papers on the theme of the conference. Papers will be reviewed to check quality and relevance to the main topic of the conference. The papers should include abstract, introduction, objectives, methodology, findings and references. Full Paper (not more than 2000 words) carrying an abstract, keywords, title, name(s), affiliation(s), email address(es), and references should be submitted latest by 02 November 2017 to the General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (Punjab), preferably by email at iatlis2017(a)gmail.com *Paper Submission Guidelines* Authors are required to follow the guidelines given below: · Name of the author(s), postal address, email address, phone numbers should clearly be mentioned on a separate sheet along with the paper. · Paper should be typed in English on A-4 size paper using single space with one inch margin on each side. The text should be typed in 12pt size using Times New Roman Font, and single-spaced. · Text should be justified on both ends and start with a title followed by Author(s), abstract, keywords, main text, references and appendices. · For references, kindly follow APA Style. · At least one of the authors must pre-register for the conference. *REGISTRATION DETAILS* *Indian Delegates:* Sponsored Rs. 3,000/- Non-Sponsored Rs. 2,000/- Retired Professionals Rs. 1,500/- Accompanying Person Rs. 1,500/- Students Rs. 750/- *Foreign Delegates:* SAARC Countries $ 100 Other Countries $ 200 The registration fee covers conference kit, proceedings of the conference (upon post-publication), and working lunch, and session tea for the conference days. The registration fee does not include breakfast, dinner and accommodation. Papers presented at the conference will be published in the post-conference volume that would be sent to the registered delegates later on, as per the decision of the General Body. Delegates are requested to include registration fees for accompanying persons while forwarding their registration forms since it would not be possible to entertain last minute requests for accommodation. Accompanying persons shall not be entitled for conference kits. Delegates are requested to intimate their travel plans in advance to avoid last minute inconvenience. The Demand Draft for registration fee should be in favour of IATLIS payable at Patiala, and should be sent along with the duly filled in Registration Form latest by 04 November 2017. All the participants are requested to send their registration form duly filled along with the requisite fee applicable latest by 04 November 2017 toDr. Jagtar Singh, President, IATLIS and Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002 (Punjab). Phone: 0175-3046152, 53. IMPORTANT DATES: Full papers submission deadline : 02 November 2017 Full papers notification of acceptance : 05 November 2017 Conference Dates : 08-09 November 2017 *HOW TO REACH UNIVERSITY* Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University is located on the Fatehgarh Sahib-Chandigarh road about 4 kms. from Amritsar-New Delhi National Highway (10 minutes journey), 50 kms. from Ambala cantonment (1 hour journey), 50 kms. from Chandigarh (1 hour journey) and 250 kms. from New Delhi (about 5 hours journey). The nearest Airport is Chandigarh International Airport (1 hour journey). The nearest Railway Station are Sirhind Jn: (5 kms. & 10 minutes journey), Rajpura jn: (25 kms. & 30 minutes journey) and Ambala cant. jn: (50 kms. & 1 hour journey). *ACCOMODATION DETAILS* Accommodation, if required, will be provided at additional cost. A limited accommodation is available in the university hostel. Lodging can also be arranged in hotels on payment basis if requested. For further details contact: Dr. Khushpreet Singh Brar, Organizing Secretary and Assistant Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab).Tel : 0-98153-03000 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [IFLA-L] ISIC 2018 in Kraków, Poland, 9-11 October 2018
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

From: ivanka.stricevic(a)zg.t-com.hr <ivanka.stricevic(a)zg.t-com.hr>To: "ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr" <ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr>Sent: Monday, 23 October 2017, 00:13:02 GMT+5:30Subject: [IFLA-L] ISIC 2018 in Kraków, Poland, 9-11 October 2018 Please, distribute to those who migth be interested in ISIC 2018 Conference, Krakow, Poland, 9-11 October 2018 _______________________________ We invite submissions of full papers, short papers, workshops, and panels to ISIC 2018: The Information Behaviour Conference held at Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland, 9-11 October 2018. 2nd Call for Papers ISIC 2018 is the twelfth ISIC conference. The ISIC conferences have a reputation for being an arena for discussing challenging work concerning people’s contextualised interactions with information of various kinds. Keynote lectures by Professor Lisa M. Given, Swinburne University of Technology Professor Paul Dourish, University of California, Irvine Dr. Sabina Cisek & Dr. Monika Krakowska, Jagiellonian University ISIC is multidisciplinary in scope: researchers from information science, information studies, library studies, communication studies, information management, education, management science, psychology, social psychology, sociology, STS, information systems, computer science, and other disciplines contribute to the research field. A common thread is the focus on contextualised information activities, expressed in different framings such as ‘information behaviour’, ‘information practice’, ‘information seeking’ ‘information experience’ and others. The ISIC conference is particularly interested in analytical rather than descriptive investigations. For more information about the suggested themes of the papers please visit: http://www.isic2018.com/paper- submission/call-for-papers. html https://www.facebook.com/ isic2018/ https://twitter.com/ISIC2018 EMAIL: isic2018(a)uj.edu.pl The language of the conference will be only English and translators will not be available. Important dates Papers, Panels and Posters •Paper submission deadline: 1 March 2018 •Panels submission deadline: 1 March 2018 •Poster submission deadline: 1 March 2018 We especially encourage the submission of full or short papers. Pre-Conference Workshop proposals • Workshop proposals should be sent by 15 January 2018 Pre-Conference Doctoral Workshop submissions •Doctoral workshop submission deadline: 1 April 2018 Registration •Early bird registration ends: 30 June 2018 •Late registration ends: 7 September 2018 The ISIC2018 committees

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Call for Abstracts/Papers for International Conference on Management Practices for the New (Digital) Economy on 9-10 February 2018 at Jaipuria, Noida, India
by Jitender Sharma 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

Dear Sir/Madam Greetings of the day! We wish to bring to your notice information about the third International Conference ICMAPRANE 2018 on the theme *Management Practices for the New (Digital) Economy* (ICMAPRANE 2018) on 9-10 February 2018 to be held at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida, India. The previous two international conferences ICROSMOS 2017 and ICMAPRANE 2017 organized by the institute were great success and were participated by participants from different continents and countries in large numbers like you. This year, we have tied up with *several prestigious international journals for including top 10 papers of the conference to be published in their journals* based upon passing screening test post conference by respective journals’ editorial boards. Special issue of UGC approved list journal “Jaipuria International Journal of Management Research”, which is listed in Indian Science Index (ISI), J-Gate, i-Scholar with ISSN and RNI number, will be brought out containing 10 best papers from the conference. Similarly, few selected papers will publish in “Pranjana”, another UGC approved list journal from INMANTEC Institutions. And there are many more. Conference details, author guidelines and conference brochure can be downloaded from the conference website www.jaipuria.ac.in/icmaprane2018/ . For hard/soft copy of the brochure, undersigned may be approached over mail. *Kindly note that last date for extended abstract submission is 30th November 2017 and same can be sent to the email id: * *icmaprane2018(a)jaipuria.ac.in* <icmaprane2018(a)jaipuria.ac.in>* . Please send your abstract by this date. Full paper may be submitted by 31 December 2017.* *A trip to Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh and prominent places in New Delhi area can be organized on a very nominal charge depending upon interest of sufficient number of participants.* I request you to send your research papers for the conference. You will find it a worth experience and will also get a very good opportunity of publication of your paper in good referred journals associated with the conference. *CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS* · *Publication in Edited Volume:* Abridged version of all selected papers for the conference shall be published in the edited volume with Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd., an international publisher (with ISBN number). · *Publication in Journal:* Papers will be eligible for publication in international refereed journals associated with the conference on their acceptance. · *Associated Journals:* § Singapore Management Journal § International Journal of Social & Organisational Dynamics (IGI Global) § International Journal of Virtual Communities & Social Networking (IGI Global) § Management Dynamics (UGC Recommended Journal of Jaipuria, Lucknow) § Jaipuria International Journal of Management Research (UGC Recommended journal of Jaipuria, Noida) § Pranjana (UGC Recommended Journal of INMANTEC, Ghaziabad) § Journal of Advanced Research in Information Technology & Management · *Best Paper Award:* A panel of jury, consisting of renowned academicians and corporate experts will decide on the best paper award in each track. One Overall Best Paper Award will also be given. Each award will consist of a certificate and cash prize. *CONFERENCE TRACKS* *DIGITAL-THE NEW ECONOMY* · Technology Adoption and Diffusion · Business Value Measurement and Strategic Impacts of IT · Emerging Models of Entrepreneurship · Business Performance Management · Legal Studies and Business Ethics · Cross Disciplinary Areas of Internet · Internet and Enterprise Management · Internet in Healthcare and Education *INTERNET AND GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES* · Global E-Governance Initiatives · Smart Cities · IT Usage in Public Policy Making · Mobile Aps Development for Public Welfare · Social Initiatives/Applications · Mass Penetration and Internet *INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY* · Advances in Management of Information Systems · Collaboration Systems and Web-Based Information Systems · Contracting and Agency Theoretic Issues in IT Management · Data Warehouse, Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery · Database Modelling, Technology and Systems · Information Security, Information Technology (IT) and Industrial Organisation · Intelligent/Expert Systems and Knowledge Management Technologies · Productivity and Quality in Information Systems Development and Maintenance · Cloud Computing and Cyber Security *FINTECH* · Cyber Security and Banking Finance Sector · IoT Payment Technologies that Increase Digital Engagement · Unlocking Opportunities in a Mobile-First World · Bring Banking to Life: Digital Experience is the New Product · The Intelligent Bank: Data-driven, Customer-centric, Digitally-Enabled · The Impact of Blockchain · Customer Autonomy: Self-service Banking for the Digitally-Savvy · Omni-channel Client Engagement in Banking *DIGITAL MARKETING & SUPPLY CHAIN* · Consumer Internet, E-Commerce, Auctions and Pricing · IoT, OTT and Live Video for Innovative Marketing Practices · Fintech Disruptors for Building Brands · Content Marketing · Media in Automated World as a Business Opportunity · Disruptive Marketing, Media Strategy for Digital Consumers · Impact of IT on Organisations and Markets · Internet and Electronic Commerce · Mobile Commerce and Wireless Technologies · Digital Supply Chain · Digital Marketing Research and Strategy *DIGITAL HRM* · Internet Based HR Solutions · B2B Employee Self Service · HR Shared Service · HR Analytics · E Recruitment · Performance Management System · Employer Branding · Role of Social Media in HR · Gaming in HR The above list in indicative in nature. Research papers conforming to the theme of the conference but not mentioned in the topics above are also welcome. *IMPORTANT DATES* · Date for Extended Abstract (2000 Words) Submission: November 30, 2017 · Date for Notification of Acceptance of Extended Abstract: December 7, 2017 · Date for Full Paper Submission: December 31, 2017 · Date for Notification of Acceptance of Full Paper: January 7, 2018 · Last Date for Registration: January 20, 2018 · Conference Dates: February 09 - 10, 2018 *CONFERENCE FEES* *Delegates from India and SAARC countries* *Rs. 2500 + Rs. 950 = Rs. 2950 including 18% GST for research scholars* *Rs. 6000 + Rs. 1080 = Rs. 7080 including 18% GST for faculty members* *A discount of 20 per cent will be offered if more than three participants from the same organization or if all the authors of a paper are participating in the conference.* *For foreign delegates other than SAARC countries,* *US$ 89 including GST for research scholars* *US$ 118 including GST for faculty members* (In case of joint paper with research guide, certificate for guide will be issued without any fee) *FOR DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT* Jitender Sharma/Vinita Srivastava/Shalini Srivastava *JAIPURIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, NOIDA* A-32A, Sector – 62, Noida – 201309, India Mob: 09899695953/09958552347/09818393128 Tel: 91 0120 4638300-01 Email: jitender.sharma(a)jaipuria.ac.in; vinita.srivastava(a)jaipuria.ac.in; shalini.srivastava(a)jaipuria.ac.in Website: www.jaipuria.ac.in/icmaprane2018/ -- Jitender Sharma Senior Librarian and Co-Editor - Jaipuria International Journal of Management Research Co-Chair – ICMAPRANE 2018 Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida A-32A, Sector - 62, Opp. IBM Noida -201309, India Tel: 0120-4638300-01 Extn. 322 Mob:09899695953 E-mail: jitender.sharma(a)jaipuria.ac.in jitendersharmaji(a)gmail.com, jitendersharmaji(a)yahoo.com Treasurer - MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK Associate Editor - Journal of Library Management -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SEMINAR-6 : Digital Image Processing: An Overview
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th mile, Mysore Road, RVCE post Bangalore 560059 SEMINAR-6 Digital Image Processing: An Overview Abstract Digital Image Processing can be defined as the process of alteration of an existing image in a desired manner. The main objective of digital image processing is to visually enhance and statistically evaluate some part or aspect of an image not readily available in its original form. We find examples of image processing in our daily lives mostly in the medical field like CT-Scan and MRI etc. Originally digital image processing started in the field of remote sensing for weather forecasting,traffic control,navigation and so on. But it is now emerging into the various fields like character recognition, face recognition, finger print matching etc. This seminar will discuss the history and fundamental steps of digital image processing. The main focus of the seminar will be the applications of digital image processing in the fields of medicine, GIS and museums. Speaker: Harish Kumar T Date: 24.10.2017 Time: 2 p.m. Venue: DRTC class room (G-21) ISI Bangalore All are cordially invited. Coordinator: Dr. Biswanath Dutta -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Informatics launches Library Technology Conclave (LTC) 2018, an annual event - 23-25 January 2018, Goa University Library
by Soji Mathew 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

Dear forum members, Greetings from Informatics! Koha Conclave started by Informatics two years ago, is re-launched with new name and expanded scope as Library Technology Conclave - LTC for short. The last Conclave was held in Pune in partnership with the Information Resource Centre, TCS, Pune. The forthcoming event - LTC 2018 - is being organised in partnership with Goa University Library. LTC2018 will not only continue to focus on Koha, but will expand the scope covering a wide range of technologies that are redefining the future of libraries. LTC 2018 will focus on advances in Koha, emerging E-Resource Management Systems (ERMS) in open source domain like CORAL, new developments in Discovery Services and other related technologies. The star attraction to LTC2018 will be three chosen global leaders in library technology as invited speakers: 1. Marshal Breeding, USA - author of the world famous Library Technology Guides who is also behind the LTR (Library Technology Reports) published by ALA. 2. Christopher Cormack, New Zealand - one of the original developers of Koha 3. Katrin Fischer, Germany - Release Maintainer and Quality Assurance Manager, Koha LTS 2018 will have Pre-Conclave Tutorials on January 23, 2018 which will include: - Advanced Workshop on Koha by Katrin Fischer - Introductory workshop on Coral by Christopher Cormack - Advanced Workshop on DSpace - CRIS by Dr. V Gopakumar, University Librarian, Goa University LTC2018 will have many other innovative events on Library Technologies and awards to be distributed. Please block your dates to be in Goa from 23rd to 25th January 2018 for this exciting and knowledge enriching event that should help you in re-imagining your library. Register at : http://ltc2018.informaticsglobal.com/ Looking forward to seeing you at the conclave. Regards, LTC team Informatics, Bangalore +91 80 4038 7777 events(a)informaticsglobal.com -- *Confidentiality Notice: *T*his electronic message transmission, including any attachment(s), may contain confidential, proprietary, or privileged information from Informatics Publishing Limited. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any dissemination, copying, distribution, printing or use of the contents of the information contained in this electronic message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic message by error, please destroy all copies of the message and contact the sender immediately by either replying to this message or calling 91-80-40387777.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Video content is essential to researchers
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 22 Oct '17

22 Oct '17

From: Mark Ayling <info(a)go.proquest.com>To: "naglaxman(a)yahoo.com" <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com>Sent: Sunday, 22 October 2017, 02:45:45 GMT+5:30Subject: Video content is essential to researchers | | Make your library the researchers’ choice for video | White list emails from ProQuest | | | | | | | | NEWS | | BLOG | | CONTACT | | | | | | | | | Dear Laxman Rao, New research shows video content emerging as an increasingly important resource for students and researchers – and its rapid rise is showing no sign of slowing. | | | | Video’s emergence as a primary resource illustrates a broad-based movement towards content diversity, and the eagerness of students and scholars to look beyond peer-reviewed journals for high-value information. Check out our blog to find out more about how video is impacting the drive towards content diversity. Sincerely, Mark Ayling Sr. Product Marketing Manager | | | | | | | | ProQuest 789 East Eisenhower Parkway Ann Arbor, MI 48108 - 1346 USA You are receiving this mailing based on your ProQuest subscription preferences. Update your preferences. No longer interested in ProQuest mailings? Unsubscribe. | | | | | | | | | | | Difficulty viewing email? Open in web browser | Review our privacy policy | | |

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Fwd: Open access and open science news
by Subbiah Arunachalam 22 Oct '17

22 Oct '17

News from the Electrochemical Society (ECS) Problem viewing this email? View in browser <http://ES.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MDUwNTc1JnA9MSZ1PTEwOTM1MzQ2ODUmbGk9NDg…> . [image: Free the Science logo] <http://ES.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MDUwNTc1JnA9MSZ1PTEwOTM1MzQ2ODUmbGk9NDg…> [image: top fade] [image: top fade] [image: top fade] Here’s what we think you should know as we prepare for International Open Access Week. ------------------------------ International Open Access Week Oct 23-29 [image: Open Access Week logo] <http://ES.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MDUwNTc1JnA9MSZ1PTEwOTM1MzQ2ODUmbGk9NDg…>For the third year, ECS will be opening its digital library <http://ES.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MDUwNTc1JnA9MSZ1PTEwOTM1MzQ2ODUmbGk9NDg…> to celebrate International Open Access Week <http://ES.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MDUwNTc1JnA9MSZ1PTEwOTM1MzQ2ODUmbGk9NDg…>—that means over 132,000 articles and abstracts are free for anyone to read and download. So, if you or any of your friends and colleagues are interested in fields like energy storage, semiconductors, sensors, monitoring health conditions, or communications, visit our library and discover what’s out there. This year’s Open Access Week theme is “Open in order to…” ECS wants to be open in order to promote better collaborations, increase impact, and make faster progress. Happy reading <http://ES.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MDUwNTc1JnA9MSZ1PTEwOTM1MzQ2ODUmbGk9NDg…> ! ------------------------------ ECS OpenCon 2017 [image: OpenCon 2017 logo] <http://ES.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MDUwNTc1JnA9MSZ1PTEwOTM1MzQ2ODUmbGk9NDg…>ECS was the first scientific society to host a satellite OpenCon <http://ES.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MDUwNTc1JnA9MSZ1PTEwOTM1MzQ2ODUmbGk9NDg…>. As part of the 232nd ECS Meeting in National Harbor, ECS gathered the top advocates in the field of open science to talk about ideas for the next generation of research. They explored what’s happening now in open access, barriers to making science more open, and the inevitable change that is happening in scholarly research communication. Couldn’t attend? You can watch the talks and panel discussion on the ECS YouTube channel <http://ES.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MDUwNTc1JnA9MSZ1PTEwOTM1MzQ2ODUmbGk9NDg…> . ------------------------------ First ECS Data Sciences Hack Day a Huge Success [image: Hack Day logo] <http://ES.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MDUwNTc1JnA9MSZ1PTEwOTM1MzQ2ODUmbGk9NDg…>Thirty people from three continents, representing early career researchers at prominent universities and in industry, came together to be part of the first ECS Data Sciences Hack Day <http://ES.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MDUwNTc1JnA9MSZ1PTEwOTM1MzQ2ODUmbGk9NDg…>. The day was led by researchers Dan Schwartz, David Beck, and Matt Murbach from the University of Washington and succeeded in demonstrating the immense opportunities when electrochemical knowledge is merged with data and software. Check out <http://ES.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MDUwNTc1JnA9MSZ1PTEwOTM1MzQ2ODUmbGk9NDg…> what the group accomplished during the intense session and stay tuned for another Hack Day at the 233rd ECS Meeting in Seattle. ------------------------------ ECRs are Key Partners in Changing Publishing Models There are examples from around <http://ES.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MDUwNTc1JnA9MSZ1PTEwOTM1MzQ2ODUmbGk9NDg…> the world that early career researchers (ECRs) are embracing new programs and attitudes with regard to open science models. Refusing to serve as editors of commercial journals, as well as becoming active in organizations like Bullied into Bad Science, are two such examples. ECRs are carefully weighing their chances at promotion and tenure and considering what they believe may be a more ethical way forward. What we know is true is that there will be many forms of *open* in the future, and small steps and risk-taking by ECRs can influence our path. ------------------------------ Tidbits to Watch... - Several large scientific publishers are taking legal action against ResearchGate for allegedly hosting millions of articles that violate copyright law. - A new paper published on the *Social Science Research Network* suggests that Wikipedia articles are influencing scientific literature. While the influence may be controversial, it speaks positively about increased equity in research access. - Projekt DEAL is a consortium of 150 German libraries, universities, and research institutes that wants to take down the paywall in front of research papers that have German primary authors. Smaller deals have been made with other countries but the DEAL negotiations are intense and ongoing. Enjoy International Open Access Week next week and tell us <freethescience@electrochem.org?subject=How%20Open%20Access%20Week%20Helped%20Me!> how full access to the ECS Digital Library can or did help your research. 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