Informa launches interactive electronic delivery platform – e-MedINFORM - November 25, 2008
Informa Medical Publishing, part of medical scientific publisher informa Healthcare, UK, has announced the launch of the e-MedINFORM, a new interactive electronic delivery platform of market-leading clinical medicine books, journals and educational content. The new system is designed to make access to cutting-edge medical knowledge… Read More
IOP Publishing launches new journal – Computational Science & Discovery - November 25, 2008
Non-profit scientific publisher Institute of Physics Publishing (IOP), UK, has announced the launch of a new journal - Computational Science & Discovery. The journal will focus on scientific advances and discovery through computational science in physics, chemistry, biology and applied science. A Mezzacappa of the… Read More
UK libraries to step up e-book purchases, says NetLibrary survey - November 25, 2008
NetLibrary, the e-content division of OCLC, recently surveyed academic and public libraries on key issues in perceptions and usage of e-books currently and going forward within the UK. It was found that three-quarters of academic libraries and half of public libraries that responded intend to… Read More
New OA resource on women’s medicine launched - November 25, 2008
The Global Library of Women's Medicine, a new open access resource, was recently launched online at The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London. More than 650 world experts provide a definitive resource on the latest therapeutic options in women's medicine for doctors and… Read More
ARL bimonthly report examines balance between IP laws and knowledge access - November 25, 2008
Intellectual property (IP) and copyright, as well as access to special collections, are highlighted in the current issue of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Bimonthly Report, no. 260. In the lead article, President of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, Peter… Read More
Collexis to expand capabilities for Asklepios Group utilising Microsoft solutions - November 25, 2008
Knowledge management and discovery software developer Collexis Holdings, Inc., US, has announced that the Asklepios Group has incorporated the voice and video communication functionalities of Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, providing information about the availability of experts and direct voice and video communication possibilities. The… Read More
