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An overview on the debate about research evaluation reform and its new context is offered in which declarations, manifestos and reports play an important role as frames of reference and drivers of change; the analyzes and proposals of experts and working and research groups contribute to laying the foundations for a necessary reform; the will to promote this reform is manifested from the political sphere and is taking shape in measures that seek a thorough review of the principles and evaluation criteria, and the library profession commitment with support and guidance to research staff and institutional managers is increasingly broader and more profound.

Interview with the professor of the University of Barcelona Dr. Javier Guallar on the occasion of the first 100 issues of his Sunday newsletter "Content Curators" on meta-curation of content, published on the Substack platform. Contents: Biographical note, Creation and evolution of the newsletter, reference to other newsletters on similar topics (Communication, Social Networks, Internet, New technologies, Artificial Intelligence, etc.), Common topics, User statistics, Work system, Methodology, Feedback received, Challenges, Recommendations, Future. The interview was published on the Blog of Ediciones Profesionales de la Información SL.

The aim of this work is to know the degree of insertion of bibliographic, institutional, and person identifiers in the bibliographic control process in national libraries and/or national bibliographic agencies of the Latin American countries that are members of the Association of Ibero-American States for Development of the National Libraries of Ibero-America (ABINIA), -Spain and Portugal are excluded-. The study was based on website research with a qualitative strategy around the analysis of identifiers. We proceeded to consult, observe, read, analyze and interpret the web pages of national libraries, national bibliographic agencies and the official websites of each of the identifiers. The results and conclusions show that Latin American national libraries rely solely and exclusively on two bibliographic identifiers for the registration of legal deposit and the preparation of national bibliographies: the ISBN (books) and the ISSN (periodical publications) and, to a lesser extent, in the ISMN (music publications, sheet music, etc.). The inexistence of networks of bibliographic agencies and agencies that manage identifiers that work collaboratively with national libraries show the limitations that exist in the dissemination of documentary heritage and, therefore, the limitations to be able to carry out exhaustive universal bibliographic control.

Presentation of the main types of literature reviews and elements to decide which is most suitable in each case. Traditional or narrative reviews are described on one hand, and the differences between systematic reviews and scoping reviews are explained. Recommendations for the most appropriate use of each are proposed.

The availability of open access e-books through platforms such as the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) has made it easier for researchers and students to access academic literature.in the present study data was collected online from DOAB website form 2001- 2022 about e books available on the subject Library and Information Science. In the study the e-books are divided author wise, license wise, language wise, year wise, and pagination wise for better understanding of the results. The result showed that there is need to create awareness amongst content writers and publishers in library science field to contribute more on this platform.

The lack of reference works that compile the early years of the rock-pop movement in Argentina has caused the invisibility of most of the pioneer musicians and groups. The official historiography has given little importance to the musical productions prior to the recording of the song "La Balsa" by Los Gatos in 1967, which led to a large part of this history remaining hidden. In recent years numerous academic studies have addressed this issue, giving a new look at the emergence of the origins and consolidation of the so-called "National Rock". Librarianship, through its search techniques and access to information, plays a fundamental role in the search and organization of documents to shed light on the diffuse origins of rock in our country. This individual project (in progress) aims to investigate this period, and generate a biographical dictionary on the origins of the rock/pop movement in Argentina, compiling soloists and bands that emerged between 1955 and 1973 that foreshadowed the future "National Rock".

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the daily work of all citizens, especially in our libraries, since, after the Social, Preventive, and Mandatory Isolation (ASPO), in a short time, they were forced to adapt their activities so that they could be carried out remotely. In the case described, although a great impact on the operation of the library was expected, according to the statistics after one year, it was noted that, although the transactions had decreased, the usual activities had developed normally and its quality had not diminished thanks to the technological advantage of the institution in general and of the library's reference service in particular.

This academic research investigates the issue of traffic congestion and management in Zamboanga City, Philippines, from the perspective of public transport commuters. Through a survey conducted among a representative sample of commuters, the study aims to shed light on the challenges faced by commuters in relation to traffic congestion and the effectiveness of existing management strategies. The findings reveal that traffic congestion in Zamboanga City significantly impacts public transport commuters, leading to longer travel times, increased stress levels, and reduced productivity. Moreover, the study identifies key factors contributing to traffic congestion, including inadequate road infrastructure, unregulated street parking, and inefficient traffic flow management. The research also examines the public transport commuters' viewpoint on the current management strategies employed in Zamboanga City. The data indicates that commuters perceive a lack of comprehensive planning and coordination among various transportation authorities, resulting in ineffective traffic management. Based on the analysis of the survey data, this research provides recommendations for improving traffic congestion and management in Zamboanga City. These include enhancing road infrastructure, implementing stricter parking regulations, and developing integrated transportation policies. The study concludes that addressing the concerns of public transport commuters is crucial for achieving efficient traffic management in Zamboanga City and improving overall urban mobility.

Innovative university libraries need to create suitable environments to provide training in media and information skills. The WebQuest is a teaching resource adaptable to any educational level which has proven its usefulness in the university context. A WebQuest designed to facilitate knowledge and awareness of the importance of media and information literacy is proposed. The proposal tries to contribute, from the library sphere, to the extension of the use of WebQuest in Higher Education. It is aimed mainly at students enrolled in the first years of a university degree, although it can also be useful for pre-university students and the general public.