22 October 2026, 15.00-16.30 China Standard Time(7am-8.30am BST, 5pm-6.30pm AEST) Webinar hosted by Gold Leaf, sponsored by De Gruyter Brill The role of the librarian has changed immeasurably. Librarians today are providers and disseminators of very complex multi-medial resources – often supplied through equally complex contracts – large budget-holders, skilled negotiators and the fierce guardiansContinueContinue reading “Webinar – The Librarian of the Future”
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Webinar – The Future of the Book: Timeless or Time-Challenged?
24 September 2026, 15.00-16.30 CET(2pm-3.30pm BST, 9am-10.30am EST) Webinar hosted by Gold Leaf, sponsored by De Gruyter Brill The book is the keystone of recorded history. For centuries before the journal, it was the chief means of exploring and storing knowledge. Books arouse strong emotions: are revered, respected or repudiated. Today they can be deliveredContinueContinue reading “Webinar – The Future of the Book: Timeless or Time-Challenged?”
Webinar – Working with Publishers: the Librarian’s Perspective
25 June 2026, 13.00 India time / 14.30-16.00 Thailand Time(8.30am-10am BST) Webinar hosted by Gold Leaf, sponsored by De Gruyter Brill Publisher-provided resources are now available in many options and consequently business models often complex. Trust and partnership are essential characteristics of the librarian / publisher relationship, alongside negotiation and give-and-take. Consortium deals, especially, canContinueContinue reading “Webinar – Working with Publishers: the Librarian’s Perspective”
Webinar – Libraries as Engines of Education
21 May 2026, 15.00-16.30 CET(2pm-3.30pm BST) Webinar hosted by Gold Leaf, sponsored by De Gruyter Brill Technological breakthroughs mean that content can now be delivered in multiple formats and through many channels. Consequently, there has been a radical change to how primary and secondary education is delivered. The student profile has also changed: today’s adult students canContinueContinue reading “Webinar – Libraries as Engines of Education”
APE Conference 2026: Scholarly Communication at a Turning Point
Conference participants on their way to the next session (© Photothek) What does it take to uphold research excellence? What do librarians think about AI in the scholarly environment? How can we combat inequalities in academic publishing? This year’s APE conference tackled these questions and more. Every year, the APE Conference (Academic Publishing in Europe) brings togetherContinueContinue reading “APE Conference 2026: Scholarly Communication at a Turning Point”
