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The article examines whether Open Access (OA) publishing, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and artificial intelligence (AI) fulfill their promise of an affordable, equitable, and sustainable publishing ecosystem. Topics discussed include one intended consequence of OA initiatives, status of DEI initiatives that began in 2020, and survey results on the historical serials pricing information from EBSCO Information Service for several serial titles.

The article discusses the journal's Periodicals Price Survey which examines the state of the periodicals market in the U.S. Topics include status of unemployment and of economic performance through the end of 2022, comparison of average price of titles in Scopus database, and periodical prices for high school and public libraries.

The article highlights the historical significance of New York State's newspapers and the challenges faced by the local media industry. Michelle Rae from the New York Press Association advocates for the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, while publisher Mark Vinciguerra discusses hiring challenges and the crucial role of community newspapers.

The author discusses the value of the "Library Journal's (LJ)" Index of Public Library Service and Star Library ratings. Topics include its purpose such as promoting libraries through quantitative data and encouraging library self-evaluation, changes to library service outputs brought by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and call to fellow library personnel to reflect on the original purpose of the LJ Index.

The article discusses the intellectual aid provided to African nations, focusing on Uganda, through free or low-cost access to paid journals and books. It highlights organizations such as Research4Life, African Journals Online, Book Aid International, EIFL, individual publishers, and specialist organizations that contribute to enhancing access to research and knowledge in Africa.

The article focuses on the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI), specifically ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs), on the search technology landscape. It discusses the advancements made by OpenAI with the release of ChatGPT 4. It further highlights the potential implications of generative AI for various professions, such as writers, journalists, educators, artists, students, lawyers, and more.

The article focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the library domain. It explores the capabilities of AI language models like ChatGPT and their potential benefits and challenges for libraries. It further highlights how AI technologies, such as language models and image generators, has gained attention in the field of education and has sparked both enthusiasm and concerns.

The article offers insights into the current Supreme Court term, anticipating relevant cases for readers. Written by Tom Gaylord, the new associate law librarian for scholarly communications at Northwestern University, the piece begins with an introduction to his background and expertise. The article discusses the changing dynamics of the Supreme Court, referencing recent terms where the first opinions in argued cases were delayed until January.

An introduction is presented which discusses periodical's focus on delivering news to digital information professionals, covering industry trends, AI tools, and team management strategies.

The author reflects on Roman author Horace's admonition for people to live fully in the present. He cites the view of the fleeting nature of life with no guarantee of a tomorrow, and the wisdom of enjoying the currently available treats. Also noted are the views of those who believe in life after death and seek perfection of the soul rather than pleasure.

The article reports on the launch of an online column called Field Guides by the American Library Association's (ALA's) Public Policy and Advocacy Office (PPAO) and the journal in March 2024.

The article presents a message from the president of the American Library Association (ALA). She talks about the questions that are being asked to the president of the ALA, the public library in her hometown of Boise, Idaho, and her experience at ALA's 2023 Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois where she sat next to Valdez (Alaska) High School librarian Pam Verfaillie at a Freedom to Read Foundation meeting.

An introduction to articles in the issue is presented on topics including the state of the library technology industry, an interview with editor Sarah Hunter, and libraries that are adding robotic animals to their collections.

The article offers information on Mental Health Awareness Month in May, with a focus on self-care and current research. Topics include articles throughout the month on mental health from various perspectives, available on infotoday.com. It also discusses the importance of well-being for library workers and highlights services libraries offer their communities, including profiles of a children's librarian.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the use of optical coherence tomography, the tolerability focus in treating glaucoma, and the safety of switching to latanoprostene bunod (LBN) in open-angle glaucoma patients.

The article focuses on the profound impact authors have on readers, highlighting personal anecdotes that underscore the emotional connection between readers and their favorite writers. Topics discussed include readers' experiences meeting authors such as Ann M. Martin and Carmen Agra Deedy, as well as insights from Anthony Aycock's encounter with Stephen King and valuable resources for fans seeking further engagement with authors.

The author focuses on open sources that can be used for practical work and specific wildlife, plant or wildlife, and mentions focus on open search, data and tools. Topics discussed include lookup function of the Registry of Research Data Repositories of ecology repositories, biodiversity observation research network based on observational data, and being aware of growing overlap in education, ethnography and poverty reduction by researchers.

The article provides information on Germany's DEAL consortium, representing over 600 research institutions, which has reached a 5-year agreement with scientific publisher Elsevier. The deal aims to provide access to Elsevier's scientific journals, including The Lancet and Cell Press, and offers publication options for authors from participating institutions with reduced costs, with savings of up to 40% on their 2016 expenditure.

The article announces the acceptance of article submissions by RUSA's peer-reviewed journal, titled "RUSQ: A Journal of Reference and User Experience," as of March 2024.

An introduction to articles in the issue is presented on topics including the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the information landscape, common forms of AI, and the rise of swordcraft programming and the ways some libraries are using growing interest in this sport as a tool to engage young people in literacy and education.

Ayone who’s ever been bullied – and that will include many nurses – will have felt the experience deeply, as a highly personal attack. But what is bullying, which affects one in five healthcare staff each year, according to the annual NHS staff survey? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides information on upcoming conferences hosted by Information Today, Inc. It includes details about the Computers in Libraries 2024 conference in Arlington, Virginia, taking place from March 12 to 14, with preconference workshops on March 11. The Data Summit 2024 is scheduled for May 8 to 9 in Boston, with preconference workshops on May 7.

The article offers information on two significant anniversaries in the information industry: The Library Corporation (TLC) celebrating 50 years and the 30th anniversary of The Gutenberg Elegies. It also highlights the implementation of the Digital Markets Act by the European Union and the state of long-term information storage.

An introduction to articles in the issue is presented on topics including standalone glaucoma treatment options, experiences of Doctor Joseph F. Panarelli during glaucoma cases performed with and without a fellow, and cases of myopia management in children.

Let's face it, completing continuing professional development (CPD) can feel like a chore – yet another task to tick off the list. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the author discusses the various topics within the issue including the use of artificial intelligence in medical imaging, the surgical treatment of neurotrophic keratopathy, and the benefits of premium intraocular lenses (IOL).

Corrections to articles in previous issues are presented including "A Welcoming Space" in the September/October 2023 issue, "2023 Library Design Showcase" in the September/October 2023 issue and "Tranquil Notes" in the November/December 2023 issue.

The article offers information on upcoming conferences in the field of information and technology, presenting key details about Computers in Libraries 2024 in Arlington, Virginia, Data Summit 2024 in Boston, and Streaming Media NYC 2024 in New York.

The article offers information on the growing integration of AI into society, exploring its potential dominance over humans. Topics include the portrayal of AI in sci-fi properties, such as The Terminator, Upload, I, Robot, Bicentennial Man, and The Jetsons, with movies like Ex Machina, Superintelligence, and Robots set in an ambiguous "near future." The piece discusses various aspects of AI, including its benevolent and malevolent uses, prompting ongoing discussions.

The article reports that research reproducibility, getting consistent results with the same set of data, code, and method described in the original research paper, is central to trustworthy scientific research. It reports that to address the growing need of research reproducibility, scholarly publishers have implemented features to access data, code, and experiments in their scholarly publication platforms.

The article offers information on a nation's economy is described in numbers, but academicians use words to explain those numbers. It discusses that Scholarly papers forecasting the state of the economy are more than equally matched with opinion pieces in the daily press that also attempt to forecast the state of the economy; and mentions that EconLit, the primary database covering the scholarly literature of economics, is produced by the American Economic Association (AEA).

The article offers information on the legendary Eugene Garfield who set out to "propose a bibliographic system for science literature that can eliminate the uncritical citation of fraudulent, incomplete, or obsolete data by making it possible for the conscientious scholar to be aware of criticisms of earlier papers." It highlights that Garfield goes so far as to advocate for a metric that never gained much traction: the lifetime-citation count per paper.

The article features several agents of innovation from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and considers how these ASHA leadership offerings could empower one's leadership journey. These include Kevin Kock, who advanced to ASHA's Student to Empowered Professional online mentoring program; Jovany Gonzales Estrada, who initiated his leadership as a National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) chapter president; and Jessica Sullivan, an audiologist.

An interview with the sisters performer Idina Menzel and author Cara Mentzel in 2023 is presented. When asked on the messages of the books "Proud Mouse" and "Loud Mouse" for young readers, Idina cites the attraction of a story of sisters from different perspectives. Cara states that collaborating with a sister is the best on personal and professional levels. Idina notes that the books that evolved with them are the ones they love much.

The article discusses about business libraries and managing statistical data. Topics include that the Swiss Federal Statistics Office (FSO) website has a section with an infographic, titled Money, Banks and Insurance 2020, that discloses the total amount of customer bank deposits; and business libraries are familiar with statistical data acquired from external sources.

The article discusses the use of called the Collaborative Category Normalized Citation Impact, or Collab-CNCI proposed by Clarivate. Topics include that it has qualities of the research landscape that hinder comparative analysis such as publications with multiple authors and publications with authors from multiple countries.

The article offers complex and troubling issues embedded in the efforts that must face and work to influence. Topics discussed include the majority of scientists, and the public, would consider scientific research publications to hold the most unambiguous, most unbiased, and "truest" information available; and School districts are opening up discussions and new opportunities for presenting the past and the "classic" materials that have been used in K–12 education.

The article focuses on the finances within the serial publications industry as of April 15, 2015. The author explores how cuts to public spending in higher education and libraries are impacting budgets for serials, discusses the cost effectiveness and pricing of electronic-journal packages, and examines the financial impact of open access (OA).

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of being part of the periodical and reshaping the publishing industry.

The author reflects on the great year for ophthalmologists despite the American public's predominantly negative sentiment in 2023. Topics discussed include the continuing improvement in intraocular lens (IOL) technology, drug approvals to delay geographic atrophy progression and for dry eye, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery devices. Also noted is the speed of innovation in ophthalmology that carries the challenge of keeping up to it.

The article offers information on reflecting on the year, forecasting for the future, and preparing for the upcoming holidays. Topics include AI, with Brian Pichman discussing hopes and fears around the issue, Sandra Echols presenting a teaching strategy using ChatGPT for AI literacy, and Amy Affelt exploring the impact of AI on information professionals.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the results of laser scleral microporation, ophthalmology's help in advancing real-world evidence program potential, and parameters for presbyopia-correcting drops.

The article presents the statement of ownership, management, and circulation of the journal in compliance with the U.S. Postal Service Requirements.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including deploying solar benches for Wi-Fi access, the Build a Better Book project, and coping with misinformation.

The article concludes the 40th anniversary year of the newsmagazine and expresses gratitude to the team of writers, contributors, editors, and the designer for their dedication. The author also thanks loyal readers and encourages them to provide feedback for future content while announcing a contributor's retirement.