Dear Subscriber - March 9, 2010
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LCA releases diagram charting possible outcomes of Google Books Settlement - March 8, 2010
The Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) has announced the release of a diagram titled ‘GBS March Madness: Paths Forward for the Google Books Settlement.’ The diagram, developed by Jonathan Band, explores the many possible routes and outcomes of the Google Books Settlement, including avenues into the litigation… Read More
UKSG adds new chapters to ‘E-Resources Management Handbook’ - March 8, 2010
The UKSG has announced the latest chapters to be added to the E-Resources Management Handbook, its open access guide to the practical aspects of working with e-resources. The handbook comprises 27 chapters on topics such as licensing, archiving, marketing and ERM systems. Recent chapters include ‘Peer… Read More
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins’ new online resource offers expert information on successful journal management - March 8, 2010
Healthcare publisher Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), part of Wolters Kluwer Health, US, has announced the release of ‘The Editors Handbook: An Online Resource and CE Course,’ providing expertise in healthcare journal editing, with particular emphasis on nursing journal content. The Editor's Handbook covers critical topics… Read More
NFAIS names OCLC’ Lorcan Dempsey as 2010 Miles Conrad Awardee - March 8, 2010
The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) has announced that Lorcan Dempsey, Vice President, Research and Chief Strategist, OCLC, was presented with the Miles Conrad Award at the NFAIS 52nd Annual Conference in Philadelphia. The objective of the Miles Conrad Memorial Lecture, established in 1965… Read More
American Psychological Association set to publish new journal – Psychology of Violence - March 8, 2010
The American Psychological Association (APA) has announced that it will begin publishing the journal, Psychology of Violence, beginning in spring 2011. The new journal is now soliciting submissions of research-based articles. The journal will be edited by Dr. Sherry L. Hamby, Research Associate Professor in the… Read More
