MBLWHOI Library
The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have collaborated since 1930 in the day-to-day operation of the MBLWHOI Library. The staff and services of the MBLWHOI Library are also utilized year-round by the students and scientists of the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center USGS, the Woodwell Climate Research Center, the Sea Education Association, and NOAA Fisheries Service Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Science history exhibits and a commitment to preserving the record of MBL and WHOI science can be seen in in-person and online exhibits, through social media, and on the website mblwhoilibrary.org.
News and Announcements
NIH Seeking Feedback on Proposed Revisions to Genomic Data Sharing Policy
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking input on proposed updates to its Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) Policy through a Request for Information (RFI), NOT-OD-26-023. The GDS Policy governs how large-scale human genomic data generated from NIH-funded research are shared to promote reuse while protecting research participants. NIH is proposing updates to modernize…
System undergoing scheduled maintenance
Interlibrary Loan system is undergoing scheduled maintenance. The system will be offline for the remainder of the day. For immediate assistance, please email [email protected] 12/09/2025
Who Owns Our Knowledge?: How ORCID iDs, DOIs, and Other PIDs Help Researchers Protect and Share Their Work
This year’s International Open Access Week asks the question: “Who owns our knowledge?” For researchers, this question can be personal. You generate new insights, data, and publications — but in an increasingly digital and global research ecosystem, how do you ensure your contributions are recognized, connected, and reusable? A part of the solution relates to…
Beyond Access: Caring for the Knowledge We Share – Open Access Week 2025
Every October, libraries, researchers, and institutions around the world celebrate International Open Access Week, reminding us to think about how we share knowledge and who gets to access it. This year’s theme, “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”, feels especially timely. It asks how, in a time of disruption, communities can take back control over the knowledge…
Open Access Week 2025 – When AI Learns From Our Knowledge
Open Access has always been about removing barriers to make research, data, and ideas freely available for anyone to learn from. But as artificial intelligence systems start learning from that same openness, we’re faced with the question: Who owns our knowledge? AI developers are increasingly training large language models on massive collections of online material,…