American College of Physicians names Dr. Steven E. Weinberger as EVP and CEO - July 8, 2010
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has announced the appointment of Dr. Steven E. Weinberger as executive vice president and chief executive officer, effective July 19, 2010. The selection was made after a national search and based on recommendations from a search committee appointed by the… Read More
Mobile access for Knowledgespeak now available - July 8, 2010
Knowledgespeak subscribers, on the move, can now access quality STM News of their choice any time any where with the all new SCOOPE service. SCOOPE is the only mobile application that allows subscribers to customise content. Advantage of SCOOPE - Newsletters are now downloadable into local memory and read at… Read More
ARL publishes Evaluating E-resources, SPEC Kit 316 - July 7, 2010
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has announced the publication of Evaluating E-resources, SPEC Kit 316. The kit re-examines the ways in which ARL member libraries have (re)structured themselves to identify the availability of new e-resources in the market; evaluate them as candidates for acquisition; decide… Read More
RIN report examines use and relevance of web 2.0 tools for researchers - July 7, 2010
The UK's Research Information Network (RIN) has released a new report on the use and relevance of web 2.0 for researchers. The report looks at the extent of adoption of different web 2.0 tools in different subject fields and disciplines, and the different types of researchers… Read More
Elsevier and International Society of Geriatric Oncology launch Journal of Geriatric Oncology - July 7, 2010
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, and the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) have announced the launch of an international, multidisciplinary journal - Journal of Geriatric Oncology. The Journal of Geriatric Oncology is focused on advancing research in the pathogenesis, biology, treatment and survivorship issues of older… Read More
Sony cuts e-reader prices as competition expands - July 7, 2010
Consumer electronics maker Sony Corp., Japan, has reportedly cut prices of its e- readers in the US for the second time since the launch of Apple, Inc.'s iPad in April. Sony has lowered the price of it Reader Daily Edition e-reader to $299 from $349 and… Read More
