IPA calls on Egyptian authorities to reinstate freedom of expression - January 31, 2011
The International Publishers Association (IPA) is concerned about the situation in Egypt on the eve of the opening of the Cairo Book Fair. Egyptian authorities are waging a grotesque attack on freedom of expression, and have disabled access to the Internet for citizens. For this reason,… Read More
Google introduces Instant Preview feature for Apple iPhone, iPad - January 31, 2011
Internet search services provider Google, Inc., US, has reportedly introduced its 'Instant Previews' feature for iOS devices like iPad, iPhone 4 and iPod touch. The company had introduced graphical previews of search results with Instant Previews in November 2010. Instant Preview gives a visual presentation… Read More
Thieme announces latest edition of guide to brain-based communication and cognitive disorders - January 31, 2011
STM publisher Thieme Publishing Group, Germany, has announced the publication of the fourth edition of Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders, a definitive guide to brain-based communication and cognitive disorders. Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders presents the latest management techniques for brain-based communication disorders… Read More
SLACK and ISRS name Dr. James Bradley Randleman as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Refractive Surgery - January 31, 2011
Medical publishing company SLACK Incorporated, US, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS), recently announced the appointment of Dr. James Bradley Randleman as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Refractive Surgery. In his new role, Dr. Randleman will be responsible for… Read More
ARL names Christine Avery as new Visiting Program Officer - January 31, 2011
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has announced the appointment of Christine Avery as Visiting Program Officer (VPO) to work with the 21st Century Research Library Collections Task Force, effective January 2011. Avery is Head of the University College Libraries and Collection Development Coordinator for Commonwealth… Read More
Latest edition of Blogspeak now online - January 31, 2011
The latest edition of Blogspeak is now online. Featured are: John Wilbanks (On Science Publishing); Summer Ballentine (Faculty, administrators weigh value of scholarly journals against struggles with high cost); Kent Anderson (QR Codes in a Journal — Printing Little Computer Programs for Mobile Integrations); Jenn Webb (How is your publishing… Read More
