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Your Secret Research Weapon? It Might Be Your Librarian.
You’ve sequenced the genome, logged the field data, and survived another research cruise. But there’s one collaborator you could be overlooking – and we’re closer than you might think. A recent feature in Nature (Dance, 2026) makes a compelling case that librarians are much more than custodians of journals and databases. Today’s academic librarians are skilled…
Read MoreNIH Seeking Feedback on Proposed Revisions to Genomic Data Sharing Policy
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking input on proposed updates to its Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) Policy through a Request for Information (RFI), NOT-OD-26-023. The GDS Policy governs how large-scale human genomic data generated from NIH-funded research are shared to promote reuse while protecting research participants. NIH is proposing updates to modernize…
Read MoreWho Owns Our Knowledge?: How ORCID iDs, DOIs, and Other PIDs Help Researchers Protect and Share Their Work
This year’s International Open Access Week asks the question: “Who owns our knowledge?” For researchers, this question can be personal. You generate new insights, data, and publications — but in an increasingly digital and global research ecosystem, how do you ensure your contributions are recognized, connected, and reusable? A part of the solution relates to…
Read MoreNIH Seeks Feedback on Proposal to Limit Allowable Publishing Costs
In an announcement (Notice Number: NOT-OD-25-138) made on July 30, 2025, the NIH is currently requesting feedback on proposed limits to grant funding available to researchers to cover publication costs. The change would go into effect on January 1, 2026 for all new and competing awards and proposals, or ‘Other Transactions’ executed on or…
Read MoreNIH’s Public Access & Data Sharing Policies: What The Woods Hole Science Community Needs to Know
NIH Public Access Policy In April the NIH Director announced that the effective date for the new NIH Public Access Policy would be moved up to July 1, 2025 (the effective date was previously December 31, 2025). Here’s what you need to know and some resources to help you out! What is the NIH Public…
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