New blog network launches on ScientificAmerican.com - July 6, 2011
Science magazine Scientific American has launched a new blog network which unites editorial, independent and group blogs under the magazine's banner. The community of 60 bloggers provide authoritative information and insights about science and technology, and their roles in global affairs. The blog network, overseen… Read More
ProQuest names Kurt Sanford as Chief Executive Officer - July 6, 2011
Information resources and technologies provider ProQuest, US, has announced that Kurt Sanford will join the Company as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors on July 13, 2011. He will succeed Marty Kahn, who has led ProQuest since it was acquired… Read More
EMpact Sales to provide journal subscription sales representation service for SLACK Inc - July 6, 2011
EMpact Sales (EMpact), the publisher representation group of EBSCO, has announced that it has been chosen by SLACK Inc as sales and promotional agent for peer-reviewed journal subscription sales. Under the agreement, EMpact will represent SLACK Inc's journal subscriptions in Australia, New Zealand, India, the Middle… Read More
Amazon set to buy UK online book retailer, The Book Depository International - July 6, 2011
Online books retailer Amazon.com, Inc., US, has reportedly agreed to buy The Book Depository International, a UK-based online book retailer, for an undisclosed sum. According to Amazon, the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The UK's Office… Read More
American Public Health Association selects Atypon Literatum as new publishing platform - July 6, 2011
Atypon, a provider of software to the publishing and media industry, has announced that the American Public Health Association (APHA) has selected Literatum as its new publishing platform. APHA is the publisher of the American Journal of Public Health. The American Public Health Association claims… Read More
Access Knowledgespeak using your smartphones and mobile devices via Myscoope.com - July 6, 2011
Mobile access for Knowledgespeak is now available in a mobile browser version and a Java application version. Smartphones and Tablets – We publish a mobile browser version for smartphones and tablet PCs. This is accessible at www.myscoope.com, a site designed specifically for all types of… Read More
