
Wikidata and Open Science: A Model for Open Data Work
Wikidata is a language-independent factual database belonging to the Wikimedia family which includes the...

Open Science Conference 2021: On the Way to the “New Normal”
What were the main points of focus at the Open Science Conference 2021? What are the topics currently...

One Year of Open Access: The Journals Wirtschaftsdienst and Intereconomics Take Stock
The publishers of many journals that still appear behind paywalls are considering whether it is worth...

Agile Working: Kanban Offers Flexibility and Transparency for Innovation Projects and Open Science
Could more agile working in libraries and other information institutions make a contribution towards the...

Digitisation in Libraries: To What Extent has Corona Given a Boost?
The impact of the corona pandemic has been a huge challenge for libraries, institutes and...

Open Science Podcasts: 7 + 3 Tips for Your Ears
Podcasts were among the media winners of last year. Scientific podcasts in particular enjoyed great...

Science Barometer 2020: Starting Points for Open Science?
What image does the public in Germany have of science and research? The Science Barometer is dedicated...

Digital Trends 2021: Collective Displacement Leads to Relocation and Rethinking of Activities
The trends expected to have an impact in 2021 are mostly influenced by the experience of the COVID-19...

Open Science & Libraries 2021: 21 Tips for Conferences, Barcamps & Co.
Which conferences and events could be worth a (online) visit in 2021? We have put together a selection...