• Clarivate Rolls Out Its List of Highly Cited Researchers for 2023

Clarivate released its 2023 list of Highly Cited Researchers, “influential researchers at universities, research institutes and commercial organizations around the world who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research.”

“The 6,849 researchers on the list come from 1,300-plus institutions in 67 nations and regions. “The evaluation and selection process draws on data from the Web of Science citation index, together with analysis performed by bibliometric experts and data scientists at the ISI at Clarivate,” the press release notes. …”

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• Stanford University Press and Public Knowledge Project to Collaborate on Open Access Journal Publishing Program

• State library board delays vote to end membership with American Library Association (Alabama)

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• Carlos Trejo-Pech named Editor of the Journal of Food Distribution Research

CONFERENCES, MEETINGS & WEBINARS

ACRL Online Learning Call for Proposals – December 15 Deadline

“ACRL invites proposal submissions for our ACRL Online Learning program. Submit a proposal for a live webcast or asynchronous online course and share your knowledge and innovative developments with your colleagues. Friday, December 15, 2023, is the submission deadline.“

“ACRL has identified five key areas in our Plan for Excellence. ACRL welcomes proposal submissions on all types of academic and research librarianship, and especially encourages proposals related to the following key areas: …”