Harvard Arts and Sciences faculty recognized as newest SPARC Innovators - June 30, 2008
The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) has named the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University as the latest SPARC Innovators. This follows the faculty's unanimous vote in support of a policy that ensures open access (OA) to the university's published research results.… Read More
SwetsWise eSource Manager begins beta testing - June 30, 2008
Subscription services provider Swets, Netherlands, has announced that SwetsWise eSource Manager, the latest addition to its pioneering SwetsWise portfolio of products and services, has entered into its Beta testing phase. SwetsWise eSource Manager is projected as a comprehensive electronic license and resource management solution. The full… Read More
Australian state library opts for Ex Libris discovery and delivery interface - June 30, 2008
Library solutions provider Ex Libris (Australia) has announced that the State Library of Queensland (SLQ) has chosen to implement the company's Primo discovery and delivery solution. The product is projected to serve as an easy-to-use, single-search interface for widely sharing SLQ's print, digital, audio, film and… Read More
Charlesworth Group integrates AutoProof solution into Aries Systems production workflows - June 30, 2008
Publishing solutions provider The Charlesworth Group, UK, has announced that its AutoProof solution has been integrated with Aries Systems Preprint Manager production tracking system. Developed exclusively by Charlesworth, the AutoProof system allows publishers to create page proofs from their own desk top in just a few… Read More
Attention Subscribers – Benefit now from the Content atomisation initiative from Knowledgespeak - June 30, 2008
Knowledgespeak is planning to atomise its content. A preliminary but significant initiative has already been taken in this direction. For an internationally esteemed association, we have repackaged and categorised our news under various topics to suit the information needs of its members. We are exploring other possibilities of bringing a… Read More
Wider participation in access initiatives key to expand journal availability, says UK report - June 27, 2008
The UK National Commission for UNESCO recently released a new report titled Improving Access to Scientific Information for Developing Countries: UK Learned Societies and Journal Access Programmes. According to the report, wider participation in access programmes is crucial to make journals and other relevant content available… Read More
