The 3rd UN Open Science Conference will bring together policy makers, representatives of intergovernmental organizations, researchers, scholars, librarians, publishers and civil society. Read More
In the last days of 2022, SOCRS is happy to announce that the special issue of Serials Review journal on metrics is available. Read More
Join this fast-paced webinar to learn how libraries are working at the forefront of citizen science; the connection between NASA climate change science, citizen science observations, and mosquito-borne disease; how the international GLOBE Mission Mosquito citizen science campaign is providing a common language and approach for meeting the global challenge to ensure good health for all from mosquito-borne diseases; and examples of resources and partnerships that public, academic, and research libraries can leverage. Read More
This webinar will highlight the open science practices of the Library at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Read More
IFLA is proud to share its 2022 statement on open access (OA), "10 years of the IFLA open access statement: a call to action". The statement affirms the value of open access and related initiatives, outlining IFLA's ongoing work in the area. It also offers a commitment to "lead by example, and complete the transition of IFLA’s publications to OA". Read More
Under the motto “Inspired and Engaged on Sustainability” the IFLA Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) with the Management and Marketing Section (M&M) and the Preservation and Conservation Section (P&C) held a Satellite meeting from 22–23 July 2022. Read More
Congratulations to Filiberto Felipe Martinez Arellano, our colleague in IFLA Serials and Continuing Resources Section (SOCRS), for receiving IFLA Medal because of his distinguished service to IFLA, advancements in cataloging practices and open access, and enhancing capacity building for librarians throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Read More
After three years due to the pandemic, IFLA Serials and Continuing Resource Section (SOCRS) members gathered together for the business meeting on Monday 25 July and scheduled next year action plan. They presented reports and updates on projects and the SOCRS WLIC program and details about special issue on… Read More
Attending the 87th World Library and Information Congress in Dublin? Take the opportunity to check in with the Knowledge Rights 21 team and find out more about how you can get involved and contribute to its goals, especially on Thursday 28 July, 13:15, in Liffey Hall 2. Read More
In addition to offering attendees of #SOCRS #WLIC2022 open session at Auditorium on Wednesday 27 July the chance to hear from colleagues around the world, we have set #SOCRS_WLIC2022 in Twitter and LinkedIn to talk collectively and collaboratively. Share your insights, thoughts, concerns or questions, please join… Read More