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Disparity in journal bundle pricing across institutions

PNAS just released an article that shows the huge price disparity paid to publishers by academic libraries for journals as part of bundled packages. Looking at institutions of comparable size, in some cases one university is paying twice as much as another for the same set of journals. The authors had to use the freedom of information act in order to gather this information, and the publishers tried unsuccessfully to block the release of the data.

http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2014/06/11/1403006111

Note you can access the abstract and the footnote at the above link, but to get the full-text of the article you will need to have a subscription to Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Joe Wible, Hopkins Marine Station

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June 19, 2014 · Filed under Announcements

Returning to Palmyra Atoll

I have been invited back to Palmyra Atoll to continue on the project I started last summer. This year we will be retrieving the 180 settlement tiles we installed last summer to bring back to the lab. There we will photograph them before counting, measuring, and mapping the coral recruits. Once we are done, the tiles will be return to their original location to allow them to sit for a second year before they will be retrieved for a second time in the summer of 2015..

caged and uncaged tiles in situ

newly installed caged and uncaged tiles / photo by Joe Wible

tiles after one year

tiles after almost one year / photo by Franziska Elmer

Last year I was the “senior” member of the team which was being lead by Doug McCauley who has spent numerous summers on Palmyra for his Ph.D. research. This year Doug is not able to go — new job, new wife, new baby. Instead, he has appointed me lead scientist as I am now not just the most “senior” member of the team, but also the most “experienced”.

I leave on June 17 and will be on Palmyra for 3 weeks. Don Kohrs and Vicki Pearse will keep the Miller Library running while I am gone. Despite being in one of the most remote places on earth, there is WiFi. I hope to be able to check my email once a day in the evening. Note that the Miller Library will suspend its participation in the Z39.50 until I return.

If you are interested in knowing more about the trip, I have already resurrected my blog that I suspended last fall.

Librarian on Palmyra Atoll

There are already a few new blog posts.  Once I am on island, the postings will be more frequent.

Joe Wible, Hopkins Marine Station

 

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June 12, 2014 · Filed under Announcements

Accel-KKR now has controlling interest in HighWire Press

Accel‐KKR, a technology‐focused private equity firm, has made a significant investment in HighWire Press and now has controlling interest.  Stanford University will maintain a significant, but minority interest.  You can read the press release at:
http://home.highwire.org/news/stanford-university’s-highwire-press-receives-growth-equity-investment-accel-kkr
Joe Wible, Hopkins Marine Station

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May 30, 2014 · Filed under Announcements

Kim Douglas retires

For the old timers in the group, you may remember Kimberly Douglas who served as president of IAMSLIC back in 1980/1981.  Kim moved on to become director of the Cal Tech library in Pasadena and is about to retire after many years of service there.

— Joe Wible, Hopkins Marine Station

Kim Douglas retires

 

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May 30, 2014 · Filed under Announcements

The passing of Alan Baldridge

It is with great sadness that I report that Alan Baldridge died last night. Alan was a long time member of IAMSLIC who spent many decades serving as the librarian for Hopkins Marine Station. He was also the consummate naturalist specializing in birds and marine mammals. He served as the president of the local Audubon Society, and as program chair of the Monterey Chapter of the American Cetacean Society, he lined up many of the speakers. He was a founding board member of the Earl and Ethel Myers Trust for Marine Biology. Alan also authored scientific papers and wrote several books including “Gray Whales” that was published by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Sheila Baldridge, his wife, soul mate, and another long-time IAMSLIC member, was at his side when he died.

—  Joe Wible, Hopkins Marine Station

.A young Alan Baldridge   An older Alan Baldridge

 

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May 28, 2014 · Filed under Announcements

“Historical Diver” & “Journal of Diving History” added to Aquatic Commons

With permission from the Historical Diving Society, the complete run of Historical Diver (1993-2008) and The Journal of  Diving History (2008-Present) are being added to the Aquatic Commons.  Free access will be available with an 18 embargo on the most recent issues.  So far issues 1 through 33 have been deposited with more to follow.  You can view a list of the issues by going to:

http://aquaticcommons.org/view/issuing_agency/Historical_Diving_Society_U=2ES=2EA=2E.html

 

Joe Wible

Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford Univeristy

 

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May 21, 2014 · Filed under Announcements

Job – Head Librarian, California Academy of Sciences

Reporting to the Chief of Science and Sustainability, the Head Librarian is responsible for strategic planning and management of the Academy Library, including its programs, staff and assets. The Head Librarian will participate and assist in Academy-wide programs of outreach and public engagement on issues of scientific research and literacy, and should be familiar with emerging technologies in library service, highly motivated with excellent interpersonal skills, and have the ability to work with a diverse patron group including scientists, visiting scholars, Academy staff, students, and potential donors. The Head Librarian will be responsible for management of library programs, staff, and budgets. 

http://calacademy.snaphire.com/jobdetails?ajid=5DJj8

Joe Wible, Miller Library at Hopkins Marine Station

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April 21, 2014 · Filed under Announcements

Funders punish open-access dodgers

There is an article in Nature (April 10, 2014) about agencies such as NIH and Wellcome Trust who have moved from the carrot approach to the big stick approach to get scientists to comply with their policies of publishing the work they have funded in open-access journals.  They are starting withhold money from those who don’t follow the policy.

The article itself is open access and can be read at:

http://www.nature.com/news/funders-punish-open-access-dodgers-1.15007

Joe Wible, Miller Library at Hopkins Marine Station

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April 15, 2014 · Filed under Announcements

Mathematics & Statistics Librarian Position Open at Stanford University

Stanford University Libraries are looking for motivated information professional with a background in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics to join our team. Stanford Libraries are at the forefront of developing new models of librarianship that balance IT innovation with a strong dedication to library services for faculty and students. More information on the position is available at:

http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/job-search

(Search for job number 61747.)  We anticipate filling the position in early September. If you are a person with ideas and drive, who is not content with the status quo, consider a career with Stanford Libraries.

Joe Wible, Miller Library at Hopkins Marine Station

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April 14, 2014 · Filed under Announcements

New independent ROI report on Special Libraries

Hi IAMSLIC’ers,

Some of you may be interested in a new independent report which says that “special libraries have been found to return $5.53 for every $1 invested – and that’s a conservative estimate of their real contribution”.

Based on Australian libraries and titled: Putting a value on “priceless” the report can be accessed from here https://alia.org.au/roispecials

Cheers!

Jo Ruxton
GBRMPA

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April 14, 2014 · Filed under Announcements, Interesting sites

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