Elsevier launches online catalogue of Elsevier Heritage Collection - July 6, 2011
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the launch of an online catalogue of the Elsevier Heritage Collection, comprising over 2,000 rare books with more than 1,000 distinct titles published by the original Elzevier publishing house from 1580 to 1712. Based in the Netherlands and closely… Read More
Springer and Asia Briefing announce ePublishing agreement to enhance business and management book programme - July 6, 2011
STM publisher Springer has signed an agreement for a publishing partnership with Asia Briefing Ltd. for technical and business guides. In addition to publishing five new books each year, Springer will take over the backlist of around 15 books and reissue them in updated editions. The… Read More
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
