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December 2025

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In this December edition, discover how librarians drive transparency, influence tools that accelerate discovery and strengthen partnerships. Explore resources on OA publishing, conference proceedings and AI-powered workflows, and share your views in our quick survey to shape future collaboration.

Making every result count

Empowering researchers to share every result

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Every research outcome contributes to scientific progress. Librarians play a vital role in helping researchers make all results accessible. This creates a richer, more reliable scientific record, one that promotes collaboration, reduces duplication and accelerates discovery. This blog explores how librarians can champion transparency and encourage the sharing of findings that often remain unseen

Learn about the librarian’s role in transparency

Insights & Trends  

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Tools & Services

Building better research support through insight

See how input from R&D teams, librarians and research offices influences the development of tools and services designed to support and strengthen research.


See how feedback influences research progress →

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Your thoughts on publisher-librarian partnerships

Take our quick survey to share your views on the value that publishers provide, and how they can better support your library’s mission. Your feedback will help inform new approaches to collaboration and partnership. We invite contributions from academic librarians across all roles, levels of seniority, regions and institutions.
 

Share your views and complete the survey →

Resources for you

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eBooks

The importance of proceedings in computer science

Conference proceedings play a crucial role in computer science, shaping how research is shared, discovered and cited. Learn why they matter.


Find out how proceedings advance computer science →

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Researcher Support

Researcher guide to OA article processing charges

Help researchers navigate open access publishing with this interactive guide. Easily check journal APC eligibility and streamline advice on selection and funding.


Explore and share the OA guide →

Products & Solutions

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Technology

Boost efficiency with AI-powered protocol management

Discover how protocols.io’s advanced AI features accelerate research workflows through intelligent protocol creation, optimization and knowledge sharing.

Take a closer look at the advanced AI features →  

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Tools & Services

How to attract and support research talent

Access expert insights from Nature to help your institution attract, support and retain talented researchers who drive innovation and scientific progress.

Find more information here →  

 

 

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