Dear Subscribers - March 20, 2008
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Physicists upset over Wikipedia ban - March 19, 2008
A group of physicists are reportedly going head-to-head with the American Physical Society (APS) as the publisher has banned them from posting parts of their work to the online encyclopaedia - Wikipedia, blogs and other forums. According to media reports, the physicists were upset after the publisher withdrew its offer… Read More
EBSCO Industries acquires Hallmark Data Systems - March 19, 2008
EBSCO Industries, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Hallmark Data Systems, a circulation fulfillment provider for the B2B sector, for an undisclosed amount. Previously owned by private equity firm Tinicum Capital Partners, Hallmark Data Systems services over 400 titles. Post acquisition, the company will run as… Read More
Physicians Practice partners with Washington Hospital Center to improve patient care - March 19, 2008
Physicians Practice, America's leading practice management journal, has announced a new partnership with Washington Hospital Center to provide resources to help local physicians manage their practices more efficiently.
Under the new deal, Physicians Practice will be mailed monthly, beginning in March, to nearly 1,100 doctors in… Read More
Serials Solutions now represents AquaBrowser Library with MyDiscoveries - March 19, 2008
Serials Solutions, a business unit of ProQuest, US, has announced that it now represents the AquaBrowser Library unified discovery interface with MyDiscoveries social library experience. Serials Solutions has exclusive reseller rights to the academic market in North America. This alliance leverages the superior search and interface… Read More
Ex Libris integrates ‘About this book’ pages from Google Book Search into its products - March 19, 2008
Library solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced the successful integration of 'About this book' pages from Google Book Search service into Ex Libris products. Ex Libris and several of its customers collaborated closely to develop and implement this feature in their libraries. In less… Read More
