ASM International content now available on Knovel - July 13, 2010
Knovel, a Web-based application integrating technical information with analytical and search tools, has announced that content from ASM International, The Materials Information Society, is now available on Knovel. With a network of over 36,000 members worldwide, ASM provides materials science and engineering professionals with a range… Read More
European tablet sales get big boost from iPad launch, says research firm - July 13, 2010
Market trends research firm Context Research has noted that Apple iPad has tripled sales of tablet computers in the European market, resulting in a 257 percent market boost. Since the iPad's launch in May, there has been a dramatic increase in the demand for tablet computers… Read More
AIP launches new online hosting platform using Atex Polopoly Web CMS - July 13, 2010
The American Institute of Physics (AIP) has released Scitation C3, an online discovery platform powered by the Atex Polopoly web content management system. The Polopoly Web CMS is said to provide the tools for AIP to integrate its publishing process with its hosting system, to build… Read More
NEH grant to support Medieval Academy of America’s digital editions project - July 13, 2010
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Division of Research Programs, has awarded the Medieval Academy of America $120,000 to support Retrospective Digital Editions of print editions published by the Academy. The two-year grant will make it possible for the Academy to digitise thirty-eight editions published… Read More
Maney Publishing and Portico announce preservation deal - July 13, 2010
Non-profit electronic archiving service provider Portico, US, has announced a preservation agreement with academic publisher Maney Publishing. Under the deal, Portico will preserve the latter's entire collection of 111 e-journals. Through this agreement with Portico, Maney seeks to ensure that its collection of e-journals will be… Read More
Canon Communications names Rich Nass as Director of Content for Medical Device Brands - July 13, 2010
B2B publisher and digital media firm Canon Communications LLC, US, has announced the appointment of Rich Nass as Director of Content for Medical Device Brands. In his new role, Nass will be responsible for maintaining Canon's commitment to editorial excellence while ensuring that its medical device… Read More
