New e-book subscription databases for schools and public libraries - March 26, 2010
Digital content products and technologies provider ebrary, US, has announced a new School Collection featuring more than 6,600 e-books and other authoritative titles from leading publishers. The new subscription collection provides simultaneous, multi-user access to content designed specifically for young adults in high schools, vocational schools… Read More
Dear Subscriber - March 26, 2010
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US environment agency releases public database on risk assessments - March 25, 2010
The US’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the release of the Health and Environmental Research Online (HERO) database. HERO seeks to provide access to the scientific studies used in making key regulatory decisions, including EPA’s periodic review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)… Read More
University of Pennsylvania forms Committee on Open Access Publishing - March 25, 2010
The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia has announced the appointment of a Committee on Open Access Publishing, comprised of faculty and ex officio staff from across the University. The Committee, appointed by Provost Vincent Price and Senior Vice Provost for Research Steven J. Fluharty, is examining… Read More
CPMRC Healthcare Consortium receives NAP Interdisciplinary Group Recognition Award - March 25, 2010
The Healthcare Consortium of the Clinical Practice Model Resource Center (CPMRC), an Elsevier company, is the 2010 recipient of the National Academies Practice (NAP) Interdisciplinary Group Recognition Award. The NAP award is presented annually to groups that make ‘enduring contributions to interdisciplinary education and practice’. The… Read More
OITP recognises three library programmes for best use of cutting-edge technologies - March 25, 2010
The Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) of the American Library Association (ALA) has recognised three libraries for best use of cutting-edge technologies in library services. The libraries are: Contra Costa County Library in Pleasant Hill, California; North Carolina State University Libraries in Raleigh, North Carolina.;… Read More
