Hi
Last week's TeX Hour was on access to STEM research on the arXiv, and an
author-related technical problem. Video now available (URL below).
Shamsi Brinn gave a presentation on arXiv’s goal, and user research
collected so far, around making the scientific research papers they host
(90% of which come in as LaTeX) accessible to all regardless of disability.
arXiv is the world’s first and largest preprint server, making STEM
research available to everyone without paywalls. Shamsi is the UX Manager
at arXiv and is leading the user research that will guide their
accessibility efforts.
The video is now available:
https://texhour.github.io/2022/11/10/arxiv-access-and-tex-macro-store/
In case you're interested, the rest of this message is about tomorrow's TeX
Hour. The topic is "Less is more — micropublishing".
The term “micropublishing” has several meanings. An old use is microfilm
(and for spies the microdot). Today we use it to mean rapidly published
short research communications. Typically, it places new findings directly
into information discovery spaces.
We’re pleased to have Kaveh Bazargan as a special guest. Kaveh runs River
Valley Technologies, who provide technical services and innovation to STEM
publishers.
Date: Thursday 17 November, 6:30 to 7:30pm (UK time).
Details: https://texhour.github.io/2022/11/17/less-more-micropublish/
Meeting URL: https://texhour.github.io/about/
Video recently uploaded for recent TeX Hours:
https://texhour.github.io/2022/10/27/fun-games-git-fossil/
https://texhour.github.io/2022/11/10/arxiv-access-and-tex-macro-store/
wishing you better access to STEM documents
Jonathan
