RSNA to keep 2010 subscription rates at 2009 level for Radiology and RadioGraphics - April 8, 2009
The Radiological Society of North America has decided not to increase 2010 subscription prices for their two leading medical journals, Radiology and RadioGraphics, in light of the current economic climate. This move is an effort to aid libraries facing shrinking funds and to support libraries commitment… Read More
Latest edition of Blogspeak now online - April 8, 2009
The third edition of blogspeak is now online. Featured are Steven Sieck (Science Publishers Stepping Up Online Community Initiatives); Charlie Rapple (If we invented the scholarly journal today, what would it look like?"); Morgan Langille (Is PLOS One the future of scientific publishing?); Kheskett (EndNote & HubMed); and John Timmer… Read More
ACS head urges continuity in NSF funding for scientific research in the US - April 7, 2009
Dr. Madeleine Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the American Chemical Society (ACS), recently told a House Appropriations subcommittee that it is critical for the National Science Foundation (NSF) to have stable, predictable levels of funding. This would ensure the… Read More
UNESCO, Library of Congress and partners set to launch World Digital Library - April 7, 2009
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and 32 partner institutions will launch the World Digital Library, a web site that features unique cultural materials from libraries and archives from around the world, at UNESCO Headquarters on April 21. The site will include manuscripts,… Read More
Informa releases white paper on marketing in a downturn - April 7, 2009
Informa Business Information, UK, has teamed up with Virgin Atlantic's Director of Sales and Marketing and a Harvard business professor to launch a white paper highlighting the benefits of sustained marketing and advertising spend during the current economic downturn. Informa Business Information provides publications, events and… Read More
AAAS/Science set to launch new journal, Science Translational Medicine - April 7, 2009
US-based journal Science, published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), has announced plans to launch a new journal on research in translational medicine, which uses insights from basic biology to improve medical care. The journal, Science Translational Medicine, is slated for launch… Read More
