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OCLC has announced a sponsorship agreement with CORE (COnnecting REpositories), expanding OCLC's commitment to supporting open access research infrastructure worldwide. This partnership builds on OCLC's recent agreements with organizations including the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF), the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), and the European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations (EBLIDA).

Beginning in 2026, JSTOR will offer Publisher Collections, a new model within the Books at JSTOR program. Publisher Collections will enable libraries around the world to acquire significant lists of new books from a growing set of 20+ publishers on the JSTOR platform. The model responds directly to the needs of libraries and publishers for diverse, affordable books acquisition models.

The American Library Association (ALA) invites education programs and posters for the ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 25–29, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois—a milestone event marking ALA’s 150th Anniversary. The Annual Conference explores key challenges and opportunities facing libraries, with professional development rooted in timely research, innovation, and best practices.

IReL has reached a major milestone in its commitment to open research and publishing transparency in enabling over 10,000 Irish research articles to be published open access, and in contributing data on them to OpenAPC. The latest data, as highlighted by this visual from OpenAPC, reveals that a total of 10,382 articles have been supported by IReL, demonstrating Ireland’s commitment to open scholarship.

Wiley, a global leader in authoritative content, data-driven insights, and knowledge services that advance science and learning, is using AI to enhance its college courseware for both students and instructors.

Early-stage startups in health sciences and publishing are competing for a spot on the shortlist this fall. With applications now closed, the jury has begun the task of selecting the most promising contenders.

Digital Science, a technology company serving stakeholders across the research ecosystem, today launches its Catalyst Grant round for 2025 to support innovative tech ideas. Now in its 15th year, the theme for Digital Science’s 2025 Catalyst Grant is: Data visualization.

Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading provider of transformative intelligence, has signed an agreement with the University of Melbourne, Australia’s leading university, to provide a comprehensive suite of library solutions and services. The solutions include Alma, Primo, Leganto, Rapido and Library Open Workflows, encompassing library management systems, information resource discovery, sharing and subject reading lists. This collaboration will provide the University of Melbourne with a world-class library systems platform that is purpose-fit, efficient, and user-focused.

As research institutions navigate increasing uncertainty and rapid change in a complex global environment, they need intelligent tools that empower researchers and administrators to adapt and lead. That’s why we’re excited to announce the partner release of Web of Science Research Intelligence, now available to our early adopter customers.

The Principles of Open Science Monitoring are now online, offering a global, aspirational framework for how Open Science can be tracked and supported through inclusive, transparent, and responsible monitoring approaches.

Pearson, the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the international expansion of Study Prep, its AI-enhanced video learning experience that provides personalized study support across more than 25 academic subjects. Launched commercially globally in the first half of 2025, Study Prep will now reach students worldwide, including in Canada, Brazil, the UK, India, China, and South Africa. Study Prep's expansion represents a significant step toward broadening access to AI-powered learning resources around the world.

The path to publication for medical researchers can be a long process, in which scholars seek to maximize the profile of their research with global accessibility, increased downloads, and higher citations. To help broaden readership and amplify authors’ influence within the health research community, Wolters Kluwer Health announces the introduction of Lippincott Author Portal and Journal Recommender, key tools to boost the effectiveness and reach of new research.