Confederation of Open Access Repositories launches new website - November 10, 2011
The Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR) has announced the launch of its new website. The website includes fresh content, added Web2.0 functionality, and an updated look and feel. The site, http://www.coar-repositories.org, reflects a great deal of input from members. In… Read More
Access Knowledgespeak using your smartphones and mobile devices via Myscoope.com - November 10, 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
Springer to acquire Wolters Kluwer’ Pharma Marketing and Publishing Services division - November 10, 2011
STM publisher Springer Science+Business Media has reached an agreement with Wolters Kluwer to acquire the Pharma Marketing and Publishing Services division (MPS) for its Springer Healthcare unit. MPS is one of the five largest global providers of strategic marketing, publishing and business… Read More
Faculty of 1000 and DynaMed partner to better serve medical professionals needs - November 10, 2011
Article evaluation services provider Faculty of 1000 (F1000), UK, and DynaMed have announced a partnership to better serve the needs of medical professionals looking for rapid access to the best available medical evidence. The partnership expands the DynaMed community to more than… Read More
ProQuest announces new executive team - November 10, 2011
Information resources and technologies provider ProQuest, US, has been organised into strategic business units designed to provide strong, clear focus on customer needs. Chief Executive Officer Kurt Sanford, who joined the company in July 2011, created the new, agile structure consisting of six business units, led… Read More
University of Arizona opts for BioMed’s Open Repository service - November 10, 2011
Open access publisher BioMed Central, UK, has announced that the University of Arizona has become the first academic institute in the US to adopt its 'Open Repository' service. The service builds, hosts and maintains uniquely customised DSpace repositories on behalf of organisations. Through the implementation… Read More
