Open Science policies are meant to foster Open Science in general. However, most of these policies seem to fall short of expectations when it comes to promoting all aspects of Open Science, especially promoting an Open Science culture. Two of the authors answered some interview questions on their findings in a study of Open Science policies.

What role will AI play for work in libraries in the future? Human-centred AI has the potential to improve work in libraries. Dr Athanasios Mazarakis and Prof. Dr Isabella Peters report on their current research results and outline ways to integrate human-centred AI into everyday working life.

Bye, goodbye, ciao, adiós – ZBW MediaTalk is turning its back on “X” (formerly Twitter) after more than twelve years of network activity. The team did not take the decision lightly. In all this time, we have built up a great network with partner institutions, we have benefited from the direct communication, the multitude of voices, the honest feedback, the transparency and the speed of information. We would like to expressly thank all our followers and followers for this healthy and beneficial community! We are still represented on the social web However, the direction that “X” has taken since its […]

Today research software plays a vital role in research that often is not recognized. The Research Software Directory aims at increasing visibility of research software, showing its impact and encouraging its reuse. Maaike de Jong and Jason Maassen take us backstage.