Monthly Archives: February 2012
Boycott of leading science publisher Elsevier still growing
The boycott of science journal publisher Elsevier continues to grow with now over 7,000 academics pledging to not support any affiliated journals. Protestors argue that by bundling together essential journals with less important ones, libraries are forced to pay inflated subscription fees. For … Continue reading
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Black History Month Collection
In recognition of Black History Month, American National Biography Online has put together a special collection of around 500 articles “covering a range of time periods and occupations that are representative of African-American history.” American National Biographies Online: Black History … Continue reading
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Collage & Assemblage
Kathy Joleaud, NEIU Alum Greenleaf Art Center on display through February 17, 2012
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Thousands of scientists vow to boycott world’s largest science journal publisher
This past week, many news sources are reporting that scientists around the world have begun a protest against the world’s largest science journal publisher, Elsevier. In the past 10 days, more than 3,000 scientists have signed an online pledge not … Continue reading
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