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October 2026

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This month, we explore how collaboration, openness and innovation are helping shape the future of research. From new insights into librarian-publisher partnerships and AI readiness in academic libraries to fresh evidence on the impact of open access, you'll also find upcoming webinars and practical resources designed to support research communities around the world.

What librarians want from publishers

Insights from a global survey of 445 librarians

Library professionals gathered for a roundtable discussion in a library, exchanging ideas and perspectives on collaboration and scholarly communication

What does a strong publisher relationship look like from a librarian's perspective? In this article, Robert Hilliker, Director of Library Relations at Springer Nature, shares insights from a global survey of 445 librarians. The findings reveal what librarians value most in publisher relationships and how closer collaboration can support shared priorities, including research integrity, open access, and content discovery.

Read the survey insights →

Insights & Trends  

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Why AI readiness matters more than AI adoption

Natalie Meyers, Kari Weaver, and Robert Hilliker share why AI literacy, governance, and strategic planning are becoming essential priorities for academic libraries.


Discover key takeaways →

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WHITE PAPER: Does gold open access still deliver?

Does gold open access still deliver an advantage? This white paper draws on data from more than 200,000 articles across 1,800+ hybrid journals to examine how open access influences research visibility, reach, citations, and impact. The findings show that gold OA continues to be associated with broader engagement and faster dissemination.

 

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Upcoming Webinars

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OCT 14: Building trustworthy AI systems

Join us for an insightful discussion on one of the most critical, and often overlooked, aspects of enterprise AI adoption: evaluation.

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SDGs

OCT 22: Data sharing challenges & opportunities

Hear from researchers, policymakers and sustainability leaders as they explore how evidence can be translated into effective action on deforestation and forest conservation.

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Resources for you

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R&D

What 300 R&D experts reveal about access

This white paper explores how changing technologies and researcher expectations are reshaping access to scientific knowledge and the future of R&D discovery.


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