- With Open Access week approaching, Jenica Rogers has started a very interesting discussion on her blog Attempting Elegance about OA and the future. A number of commenters have weighed in with worthwhile points. What changes will Open Access bring to the future of academic publishing, libraries and education? Do you agree with the statements that Jenica and her colleagues proposed as “possibilities or realities” for their discussion? How has, and how could OA change your information landscape?
- Google is 15 years old! Post from Google, and they have rolled out a new update called “Hummingbird” which is explained here by Phil Bradley.
- Due to a cell line mix-up a 2008 paper from Clinical Cancer Research has been retracted, more at Retraction Watch where the team is complimented for giving a detailed explanation.
- NPR’s Shots has this coverage detailing some of the details of the large amount of information released this week about how insurance will work under the ACA. Helpful links to refer patrons to services in their area can be linked to here.