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August 2024

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This issue highlights how librarians are evolving from gatekeepers to essential facilitators in the open access landscape. Discover key takeaways from the "The Inside-Out Library" webinar and explore the latest insights and innovations in eBooks, data mining, and research productivity.

Librarians in the age of open access

An evolving role

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In the age of open access (OA) publishing, librarians have transitioned from gatekeepers to facilitators of research dissemination. As OA grows in the U.S., librarians manage complex agreements and engage with researchers for equitable access to scholarly work. This blog summarizes key insights from the webinar "The Inside-Out Library" on these evolving responsibilities.

Read the key insights from the "The Inside-Out Library" webinar

Insights & Trends  

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eBooks

Can evidence-based eBook collections boost usage?

See how Griffith University doubled eBook usage with evidence-based acquisition. Get insights into user-focused licensing and cross-disciplinary research. 


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Resources for you

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R&D

TDM & APIs: Enhancing research with data insights

Learn more about Text and Data Mining (TDM) and APIs with insights from Dr. Prathik Roy. Discover how they convert large data sets into actionable research discoveries.


Explore the basics of TDM & APIs →

Products & Solutions

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Researcher Support

How University of California boosted productivity 

Discover how protocols.io boosted the University of California's productivity by enhancing efficiency, collaboration, innovation, and integrity.


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R&D

Girihlet's success story: Enhancing R&D

Explore the Girihlet case study to discover how organizations can improve reproducibility and encourage collaboration across various locations.


Discover how protocols.io is being used →

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