Going Open Access: A tale of two journals

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While Open Access can provide solutions to some issues in scholarly publishing, there is no universal solution that is best for every journal and publisher. Two prominent journals which transferred to Open Access in very different ways can help illustrate how it can be implemented differently depending on the needs of the journal, publisher, authors, and readers.

Elton John rocked Horton Field House 50 years ago

Black and white photo of Elton John playing the piano

Wearing a green sequined suit, platform shoes, and rounded white-rimmed glasses, 25-year-old Elton John electrified Horton Field House’s capacity crowd with a two-and-a-half-hour spectacle of theatrical musicianship 50 years ago.

Exploring the extra costs of article processing charges

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While we often discuss the positive aspects of Scholarly Communications and Open Access (OA), we also need to consider areas where it can be improved for authors and readers or even where policies can have unintended and undesirable consequences.

Reproductive justice guide available from Milner Library

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Milner Library is excited to announce that its newest topical library guide on Reproductive Justice resources is now available — fittingly launched during the month of the Reproductive Justice Speaker Series hosted by Illinois State University and WYCA McLean County.

Milner Library to hold panels on library careers

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Milner Library will host panel presentations on Tuesday, October 4, from 1–2:30 p.m. and Thursday, October 6, from 5:30–7 p.m. with the aim of assisting attendees in answering the question, “What can I do with a career in libraries?”