Library Technology Guides

Clarivate report unveils the transformative role of artificial intelligence on shaping the future of the library. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, launched its first Pulse of the Library report. The report reveals that libraries are in the early days of Artificial Intelligence implementation. Librarians are considering applications of AI that support the library mission, particularly in enhancing content discovery and increasing efficiency for their teams. However, there are notable concerns, including a lack of AI expertise and tight budgets. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate launches generative AI-powered Web of Science Research Assistant. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, released the Web of Science Research Assistant. The new generative AI-powered tool helps researchers find key papers faster, handle complex research tasks and visualize connections. The chat interface combined with the Web of Science knowledge graph allows researchers to get more out of their interactions with 120 years of trusted publication and citation data in the Web of Science Core Collection. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate names Melanie Margolin as Chief Administrative and Legal Officer. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, has appointed Melanie Margolin to the expanded role of Chief Administrative and Legal Officer. She joined the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer in September 2023. [Full Announcement].

ShanghaiRanking's Academic Ranking of World Universities 2024. The 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities is released today by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. Since 2003, ARWU has been presenting the world's top universities annually based on transparent methodology and objective third-party data. It has been recognized as the precursor of global university rankings and the most trustworthy one. This year, more than 2,500 institutions were scrutinized, and the best 1,000 universities in the world are published. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate appoints former ProQuest CEO Matti Shem Tov as the company's next CEO. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced that the Board has appointed Matti Shem Tov, former CEO of ProQuest, as the Company's next CEO, effective August 9, 2024. Mr. Shem Tov will also join the Company's Board of Directors. Jonathan Gear, Chief Executive Officer, will step down as CEO and as a member of the Board at that time, and will transition into a non-executive role until November 1, 2024. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate introduces new OFF-X platform for preclinical and clinical safety intelligence. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced the launch of the new OFF-X platform. The enhanced solution offers a seamless user experience and unique translational insights. It delivers crucial drug and target safety intelligence to proactively identify risks. Fully integrated with Cortellis Drug Discovery Intelligence, OFF-X provides a comprehensive, one-stop resource for safety information, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency which ultimately delivers a competitive edge. [Full Announcement].

IADC announces Clarivate Chief Legal Officer Melanie Margolin as 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging award recipient. The International Association of Defense Counsel has presented its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Award for 2024 to Melanie Margolin, the Chief Legal Officer at leading global information services provider Clarivate. Ms. Margolin accepted the award this month at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the IADC, which is the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate Director Richard Roedel to retire from Board of Directors. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced that Richard Roedel will retire from the Board of Directors for health reasons, effective December 31, 2024. The Board expects Valeria Alberola, a member of the Board since May 2021, and a member of its Audit and Finance Committees, to succeed Mr. Roedel as Chair of the Audit Committee. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate acquires Rowan TELS to enhance support for patent practitioners. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced it has acquired Rowan TELS Corp. through a subsidiary. Rowan TELS Corp. is the provider of Rowan Patents – an integrated patent drafting and prosecution solution specially designed for patent practitioners to establish and protect patents more effectively. Clarivate enables organizations worldwide to confidently create, manage and protect critical intellectual property assets with solutions for the entire IP lifecycle. This acquisition will enable Clarivate to extend its workflow automation solutions beyond its market-leading IP management and intelligence capabilities, delivering new comprehensive and integrated solutions to support patent preparation, filing and prosecution. It also positions Clarivate to provide patent practitioners in this emerging market with automation and responsible artificial intelligence-enabled solutions that facilitate the efficient delivery of high-quality patent applications. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate to partner with OhioLINK and SearchOhio to create a new unified library experience across the state of Ohio. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced a partnership with OhioLINK, Ohio's academic library consortium, and SearchOhio, a consortium of Ohio public libraries, to develop a new library resource sharing consortial experience. Through this partnership Clarivate will unify OhioLINK and SearchOhio's resource sharing platforms to enhance library user experiences and services, improve operational efficiencies and build upon existing consortia collaboration. The new solution is expected to be implemented by mid-year in 2025. The new solution will integrate OhioLINK and SearchOhio's existing INN-Reach platforms, part of Innovative, into a single new consortial experience. It will deliver an intuitive and seamless user experience through a unified view of and access to library materials from 45 public library systems and 87 institutions across the state of Ohio. The streamlined user interface will make it easy for patrons to discover library resources and explore new content, improving learning outcomes. [Full Announcement].

BioWorld by Clarivate celebrates nine wins at 2024 APEX awards. BioWorld published by Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, has been honored with nine 2024 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. This achievement underscores the BioWorld mission to deliver superior journalistic excellence, data-driven analysis and cutting-edge digital publishing. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate Annual G20 Scorecard examines global research and innovation trends across G20 members. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, released its annual G20 scorecard, compiled by expert analysts and data scientists at the Institute for Scientific Information. The annual G20 research and innovation scorecard examines the research and innovation capabilities of each G20 member through dynamic, interactive data visualizations. This year, for the first time, the report includes data for the European Union and the G20's new permanent member, the African Union. The scorecard is designed for the responsible evaluation of the research and innovation capabilities of the G20 members, including new data points that illuminate collaborative impact and demonstrate the effect of research and innovation on society in the form of patent to paper citations. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate to report second quarter 2024 results on August 6, 2024. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced today it will report its financial results for the second quarter 2024 before the market opens on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The press release and earnings supplement, with accompanying financial information, will be available on the Clarivate investor website at https://ir.clarivate.com. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate launches Academia AI Advisory Council. Clarivate has been been partnering with its community to develop a broad range of Academic AI solutions, grounded in authoritative content and leveraging a robust Academic AI Platform. Now, to advance the conversation on these pressing issues, Clarivate announced the formation of the Clarivate Academia AI Advisory Council, first revealed earlier this year. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate reveals first year of Unitary Patent Court litigation activity. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, launched the report One year later in the UPC: First insights from Darts-ip, which analyzes litigation data from the Unitary Patent Court's inaugural year. The analysis sheds light on the future direction of the UPC and its continued role alongside the European national courts and other major global patent jurisdictions. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate identifies six breakthrough MedTech trends in 2024 set to unlock new industry opportunities. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced the release of the MedTech Trends to Watch 2024 report, the second installment in a two-part series offering a predictive analysis of emerging trends shaping the MedTech industry. Highlighting both challenges—such as economic uncertainty, regulatory shifts and fragile supply chains—and opportunities such as the rise of ambulatory surgical centers and AI in MedTech, the report provides a comprehensive outlook on industry trajectory. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate report demonstrates societal impact of digital health research and innovation growth. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today released a Global Research Report from the Institute for Scientific Information. The report integrates and interprets multiple data sources from across Clarivate portfolios to highlight the academic and societal benefits of the rapidly evolving landscape of digital health. [Full Announcement].

US News releases 2024-2025 Best Global Universities Rankings. US News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings and consumer advice, published the 2024-2025 Best Global Universities rankings, which evaluate more than 2,250 schools on academic research and reputation. The new edition includes universities from more than 100 countries. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate launches IP Collaboration Hub. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, launched the IP Collaboration Hub at the 2024 Clarivate Ignite conference held in San Diego, U.S. The new solution integrates with Clarivate IP management systems to provide a central hub for collaborating with local agents worldwide. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate reveals world's leading and trusted journals with the 2024 Journal Citation Reports. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today released the 2024 update to the Journal Citation Reports. The reports provide an essential and comprehensive resource of high-quality journals, ranked by field to enable academic institutions, researchers and publishers to gauge the significance of journals in the global research landscape. Changes to journal rankings include the addition of the Emerging Sources Citation Index. [Full Announcement].