Introducing CIAT Learning Commons!

by Megan Zandstra | Jun 7, 2017

Many university and public libraries have abandoned their old books and study rooms in favour of bright, open, communal workspaces – spaces to drink coffee, meet with colleagues, and enjoy a change of scenery. CIAT Learning Commons is a space for CIAT staff and...

An Altmetric milestone

by Megan Zandstra | Mar 8, 2017

CIAT’s 2016 publication Origins of food crops connect countries worldwide has hit a major Altmetric milestone! It has become the highest-scoring output ever for its publisher, Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. This article is ranked #1 out...

CIAT Research Online Newsletter

by Megan Zandstra | Jan 25, 2017

Please enjoy a copy of our December edition of Your CIAT Research Online. Subscribe here to receive the next issue by email. December, 2016 Dear All, The Data and Information Services team is sharing with you the latest CIAT Research Online Newsletter.  This...

Predatory journals and how to avoid them

by Megan Zandstra | Oct 27, 2016

By Elizabeth Campillo and Megan Zandstra Unfortunately, the rise in Open Access publishing has led to an increase exploitative online publishing behaviours. Commonly referred to as “predatory journals”, these publishers will often pursue scientists with...

Tracking your publications

by Megan Zandstra | Oct 26, 2016

Two principal rules apply when sharing your work online: 1. Ensure your work is stored properly Perhaps the most important rule is to ensure that your work has been stored in a sustainable location. WordPress, Google Docs and Dropbox are excellent tools, but they are...