Apple’s IPad2 with Wi-Fi and 3G gets top ratings from Consumer Reports tests - April 6, 2011
Consumer Reports' latest tests of the 10 most-promising tablet computers have reportedly given top ratings to the Apple iPad 2 with Wi-Fi and 3G. This is despite many competing products being pitted against the Apple iPad, which is seen to have enjoyed a significant share of… Read More
Springer and AESS announce publishing agreement - April 6, 2011
STM publisher Springer has announced that it is launching the Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences (JESS), the official publication of the Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS). Starting in spring 2011, the journal will be available in print and on Springer's online platform Read More
UKSG rebrands Serials, announces new editors - April 6, 2011
The UKSG, an international organisation that seeks to connect the knowledge community, has announced a new name and new joint editors for its flagship journal, Serials: connecting the information community. The journal will now be called Insights: connecting the knowledge community. The new name was chosen… Read More
Emory University Libraries transfer to Ex Libris cloud services - April 6, 2011
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that Emory University Libraries has selected the Aleph integrated library system, replacing its SirsiDynix Unicorn system. Simultaneously, the Emory Libraries are moving their Ex Libris solutions, including their Primo discovery and delivery solution, MetaLib metasearch solution,… Read More
IHA partners with Nursing Outlook journal for special health literacy issue - April 6, 2011
The Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA) has partnered with the journal Nursing Outlook to publish a special health literacy issue. Guest-edited by IHA's CEO, Gloria Mayer, and COO, Michael Villaire, this special issue is part of the Institute's efforts to increase awareness of health literacy and… Read More
American Chemical Society names new editors for Journal of Medicinal Chemistry - April 6, 2011
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has announced the appointment of two new editors for its peer-reviewed Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Dr. Gunda I. Georg of the University of Minnesota's College of Pharmacy, in Minneapolis, and Dr. Shaomeng of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor will… Read More