Corrigendum - June 3, 2010
This is with reference to the news alert titled "Publishing executives join together to form new digital media consulting business" covered in the News Section of Knowledgespeak (dated May 28, 2010). It may be noted that the link to the INCITE Partners’ website was wrongly mentioned as www.incitepartners.com. The correct… Read More
European publishers approach iPad cautiously - June 2, 2010
A recent report by The Bookseller states that Apple is yet to reach a deal with European publishers for its iBookstore. Four major UK publishers struck last minute deals with Apple, stocking the international iBookstore with new eBooks. It has been observed that Europeans are being… Read More
Texas attorney general’s office queries e-book publishers - June 2, 2010
The Texas attorney general is reportedly conducting an inquiry on the electronic book market. The e-book business is an area where pricing has been shaken up by Apple Inc. and the way e-books are being sold for the iPad. According to reports in the Wall Street… Read More
Elsevier Foundation calls for new grant proposals for the 2010 Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries programme - June 2, 2010
The Elsevier Foundation is seeking new grant proposals for the 2010 Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries programme. Sponsored by STM publisher Elsevier, the Innovative Libraries programme provides grants to library programmes in the developing world for innovative systems and services that improve access to scientific, technical… Read More
Serials Solutions Access Control Service to improve remote user access - June 2, 2010
E-Resource Access and Management Services (ERAMS) provider Serials Solutions, US, a business unit of ProQuest, has announced that it is developing Serials Solutions Access Control Service, a hosted authentication and proxy service that will improve access for users and free up library staff time. Access Control… Read More
Royal Society to publish new guide on climate change - June 2, 2010
The Royal Society has announced that it will publish a new guide on the science of climate change to help the public gain a better understanding of the issue. The guide is due to be published this summer. The new public facing document on climate change… Read More
