Cambridge University Library’s FutureLib team is behind a really cool new tool: SpaceFinder. It is a web app that helps students (& staff) find the right space for the right moment. Are you looking for a quiet relaxed place with coffee, wifi and some background noise? Or do you need to book a cozy group..
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Scopus has recently changed its metrics when displaying an article. Take a look at the extended metrics (fig. 1): you’ll see categories like Citation measurements, Scholarly Activity or Social Activity. The metrics themselves – read Engagement Highlingts – are enriched with a Benchmarking tool, that compares the article with similar articles in the field. They..
In September the 2015 Library Edition of the Horizon report was published by the New Media Consortium (NMC). It explores what is going to affect academic libraries in the next five years. The report identifies and discusses 1) key trends, 2) the most important challenges to solve and 3) driving technology. All these issues are..