Library for the Research Institutes within the ETH Domain: Eawag, Empa, PSI & WSL

Several of Lib4RI’s Open Access (OA) agreements will expire by the end of 2024. Negotiations for new agreements are ongoing but it is uncertain if subsequent agreements will be reached.

Lib4RI is offering a trial of scite.ai until December 21, 2024. This tool assists researchers in searching literature and evaluating scientific articles, which provide context about how publications are referenced in other works. The platform analyzes citation patterns to indicate whether citing papers offer supporting or contrasting evidence.

Join our team as Group Leader Publication Services (m/f/d, 80-100%)! With your team of five, you can drive Open Access and scientific publishing in a dynamic international research environment. Preferred starting date is 1 January 2025 or by arrangement.

The video recording of the panel discussion event hosted by Lib4RI during Open Access Week 2024 is now available to view.

The future of academic research discovery is evolving, with AI-powered tools focusing on enhancing research capabilities and helping researchers discover insights faster. Until November 30, 2024, you have the opportunity to explore the Web of Science Research Assistant and its intelligent discovery for literature interpretation and exploration.

Update 4.11.2024: Article quota for 2024 used up. The negotiations by swissuniversities with Wiley for a new agreement for 2025 are still ongoing. No free Open Access publishing until further notice.