ARL publishes Socializing New Hires, SPEC Kit 323 - August 11, 2011
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has published Socializing New Hires, SPEC Kit 323, which investigates the progress made in ARL member organisations to establish or enhance socialisation programmes and activities for all newly hired, paid employees. It explores the availability and types of programmes, activities,… Read More
Access Knowledgespeak using your smartphones and mobile devices via Myscoope.com - August 11, 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
FTC focusing antitrust probe on Google’s Android software and web search services - August 11, 2011
Antitrust regulators in the US are reportedly focusing their investigation of Google, Inc. on key areas of its business. This includes the company's Android mobile-phone software and web-search related services. According to a Wall Street Journal report, almost six weeks after… Read More
Amazon launches Kindle Cloud Reader app for reading books with web browser - August 11, 2011
Online books retailer Amazon.com, Inc., US, has announced the Kindle Cloud Reader, its latest Kindle reading application. The app leverages HTML5 and enables customers to read Kindle books instantly using only their web browser - online or offline - with no downloading or installation required. As… Read More
New white paper from ACS GCI focuses on development of green nanotechnology - August 11, 2011
Green Chemistry experts have developed a roadmap to ensure emerging nanotechnologies are safe for use by humans before they are introduced into the marketplace. A white paper, issued by the American Chemical Society's Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) and the Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechologies Institute, stresses… Read More
Springer and American Physiological Society announce book publishing agreement - August 11, 2011
STM publisher Springer has signed a book partnership agreement with the American Physiological Society (APS). Under the deal, Springer will publish titles in three APS book series as well as individual monographs and contributed volumes. The new publications are aimed primarily at researchers and will support… Read More
