UNESCO expands grid and cloud computing initiative in Africa and Middle East - December 29, 2009
The UNESCO is reportedly expanding a scheme that aims to slow the brain drain of African and Arab researchers by giving them access to global scientific networks and computing power. The 'Brain Gain Initiative', set up in partnership with computer firm Hewlett-Packard (HP), allows researchers to… Read More
Oskaloosa Public Library opts for LibLime Enterprise Koha - December 29, 2009
LibLime, a US-based provider of open source library software, has announced that the Oskaloosa Public Library in Oskaloosa, Iowa, has selected LibLime Enterprise Koha for their next integrated library system. The Library will be migrating from SirsiDynix's Unicorn. The Library's system will be installed, operated and… Read More
Dear Subscriber - December 29, 2009
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Professional & Scholarly Publishing Division’s annual meet in Feb 2010 - December 28, 2009
The Professional & Scholarly Publishing (PSP) Division of the Association of American Publishers (AAP), US, has announced that registrations for the PSP 2010 Annual Conference, scheduled for February 3-5, 2010, in Washington, DC, will close December 31, 2009. According to AAP, conference registration fee for 2010… Read More
Publishers applaud WTO Appellate Body decision regarding China - December 28, 2009
The Association of American Publishers, the national trade association of the US book publishing industry, recently issued a statement on the decision by the World Trade Organization Appellate Body affirming that China is in violation of its WTO obligations. According to the statement, the Association welcomes… Read More
British Library close to gaining legal powers to archive millions of websites - December 28, 2009
British Library, the national library of the UK, will reportedly gain legal powers to archive millions of websites after media reports exposed long delays in introducing the measures. The move by UK ministers to fast-track the provision of new legal powers to British Library follows warnings… Read More
