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Thanks to live speakers Kendall Bartsch and Nicole Theis-Mahon, and remote speaker Caitlin Bakker!
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But there are still gaps -- and that's just within the scholarly publishers. The problem compounds out on the open web.

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So, what resources are available?

-retraction notification: initial search (advances in metadata are making it easier; e.g. CrossRef + RetractionWatch)
-retraction notification: post-search (end note, zotero, data from RetractionWatch)

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There is wide variability across journals, and even within journals, on how retractions are displayed and labeled.

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Are you aware of your citations? A cross-sectional survey on improper citations of retracted articles in assisted reproduction Are authors aware when they have cited a retracted paper in their manuscripts in the medically assisted reproduction (MAR) field?A cross-sectional stu…

Why would anyone cite a retracted paper?

In a survey of researchers, 79% were unaware that the manuscript had been retracted.

84% reported double-checking citations before submission
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Top 10 most highly cited retracted papers Ever curious which retracted papers have been most cited by other scientists? Below, we present the list of the 10 most highly cited retractions as of May 23, 2025. Readers will see some familiar e…

What do retractions mean for citations? @retractionwatch.com reported on the top 10 retracted articles in May 2025 👇

retractionwatch.com/the-retracti...

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Reasons for retraction vary, and can include: fabrication/falsification, errors, or ethical issues. #chsconf2025 #charleston2025

What is a retraction? It's purpose is the correct the literature -- not to make a judgement of the authors.

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Starting now: Retractions rising: library strategies for navigating compromised research

Article retractions have grown exponentially, with an estimated 13,000 retractions in 2023.

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Many thanks to those who stopped by our #Charleston2025 vendor showcase on Tuesday! We were busy as squirrels talking with everyone about the ebook collections and distribution services that Michigan Publishings offers. Learn more: publishing.umich.edu. #OpenAccess #chsconf2025 @chashub.bsky.social

On the agenda:

-Overview of the library environment & challenges
-Budget cuts & impacts
-Tips for dealing with reduction in funding
-Impact going forward

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Camille McCutcheon and Peggy Kain.

A PACKED room for "Conversations about Collection Strategies: How Distinct Institutions Address Shared Challenges." Standing room only!

Looking forward to learning from speakers Camille McCutcheon and Peggy Kain.

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Charleston Conference Proceedings, 2024 The Charleston Conference remains a leading international gathering for the exchange of ideas among librarians, publishers, and vendors. Now in its forty-fourth year, the conference continues to…

Enjoying #Charleston2025? Reminisce on last year's conference with our newly published 2024 Conference Proceedings! Start reading: buff.ly/DNyLhKB #chsconf2025

Tim Lloyd is at #CHSconf2025 talking about a new project to develop actionable recommendations that publishers can use to identify and block harmful AI robotic traffic. Be sure to ask him about it if you're there too!

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And now starting the Q&A... "the data collection starts now"

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Emily Goff walks through how the landscape analysis will happen -- and the outputs ("with purpose")

-National map & dataset of diamond OA publishers
-Report & presentation
-Public dissemination package

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Slide about the landscape announcement

To solve these gaps: A 16-month landscape analysis @kmccready.bsky.social #chsconf2025 #charleston2025

Landscape of diamond #OA is largely unknown in US

-How many Diamond OA publishers?
-What infrastructure is being used?
-How are these publishers resourced?
-What are their challenges?
-What investments are needed?
-What are the policies?

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Word cloud of diamond open access values, including public good, community-led- equitable,

"Diamond open access leads with its values, and as you can see, the values make a very pleasing word cloud." The value of diamond #openaccess, however, is much harder to put in a word cloud. @camitchell.bsky.social #chsconf2025 #charleston2025

"If we want to see diamond #openaccess flourish as more than just part of a patchwork... we will have to rally together. No one is coming to build this for us. The future of diamond open access in the United States will depend on the choices we make." @lalair.bsky.social #chsconf2025 #charleston2025

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Starting now: It’s Time to Rally: Stakeholder Engagement in the U.S. Diamond Open Access Landscape

“Diamond open access did not grow in spite of decentralization -- it grew because of it.” @lalair.bsky.social

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Starting now at the Charleston Conference @nielsstern.bsky.social participating in the ‘Bot war’ panel #Chs2025 #Charleston2025 @gluejar.com

Q: Thoughts on transition to online education?

LD: When done successfully, should be blended in ways that people can have experience. The experiential side is very important.

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There’s a gap at a critical time.

Some thoughts:

-scale experiential learning
-scale career learning
-scale research

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Slide with the reductive centers of gravity

Information schools provide a broad range of focuses, changing from place to place —

-Academic
-Partnerships
-Professional
-Specific pathways (e.g. cultural heritage)

Reductive centers of gravity: research or vocational focus

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Soft skills. Relationship skills. Technology. People management.

Librarianship is becoming about a whole host of skills. And from an education standpoint — it’s just too much.

So how to address this in the iSchool?

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Image of before and after — with the complexity

Used to configure around collections; now configured around experience. What you have now is a very dynamic environment — an ongoing adjusting to evolving circumstances.

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Responsive slide

Relational slide

Dynamic / collections strategists slide

A few elements 👇(many slides paraphrased)

1. Institutionally responsible — not standalone, aligned with campus

2. Libraries are relational — involved in “life-wide” learning

3. Dynamic — collections have become complex, so collection management has to be strategic

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Polarization is on the rise — not just political polarization, but also values. Where does the library fit in this context?

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Today’s keynote speaker is @lorcand.bsky.social, speaking on libraries, librarianship and cross-LAMination #chsconf2025 #charleston2025