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Through conducting research, providing guidance and promoting innovation, we aim to meet the needs of researchers, institutions, funders, information professionals and everyone who plays a role in the research information landscape.



  • Latest from the blogs
    Pay-per view in the US and the UK
    It’s interesting to find in the current issue of Against the Grain a series of articles on pay-per-view as a mechanism for academic libraries to provide access to journal articles.

Future events

In the news

  • A vision for the academic library and information services of the future
    22 January 2010

    A visionary project is being funded as part of a joint initiative to explore future scenarios for academic libraries and information services, particularly in the context of a rapidly-changing environment. It will help higher education institutions and organisations look at the challenges faced from a fresh focus and formulate strategies to ensure the sector continues to be a leading global force.

    Research Information Network - Press release, 22 January 2010


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