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Agenda

Announcements (0 10 mins)

•    An ambitious free index that pulls together databases of publication sources, author information and research topics has been launched. The index, called OpenAlex after the ancient Library of Alexandria, aims to chart connections between these data points to create a comprehensive, interlinked view of the global research system, say its founders. The database, which launched on 3 January, is a replacement for Microsoft Academic Graph (MAG), a free alternative to subscription-based platforms such as Scopus, Dimensions and Web of Science. MAG was discontinued at the end of 2021.
•    The Officers are working on voting on Leadership Group motions
•    New OCLC reports on RIM systems: https://hangingtogether.org/what-is-rim/

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Meeting Minutes

Announcements (0 10 mins)

•    An ambitious free index that pulls together databases of publication sources, author information and research topics has been launched. The index, called OpenAlex after the ancient Library of Alexandria, aims to chart connections between these data points to create a comprehensive, interlinked view of the global research system, say its founders. The database, which launched on 3 January, is a replacement for Microsoft Academic Graph (MAG), a free alternative to subscription-based platforms such as Scopus, Dimensions and Web of Science. MAG was discontinued at the end of 2021.

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