Ingram’s VitalSource simplifies e-textbook integration, adds learning outcome support tools via IMS LTI v1.1 conformance - May 15, 2012
Ingram Content Group’s e-textbook platform Vital Source has announced its conformance certification for IMS Global Learning Consortium’s Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) v1.1 with learning outcomes, a widely-used global technical standard for educational applications. LTI provides a common way to plug applications into learning management software… Read More
Elsevier launches second annual Mosby’s Nursing Suite ‘Superheroes of Nursing’ contest - May 14, 2012
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the launch of its second annual Mosby's Nursing Suite ‘Superheroes of Nursing’ contest, aimed at recognising the work and dedication of individual nursing professionals. The contest officially opened for 2012 applicants during Nurses Week (May 6-12), and calls for applicants… Read More
Springer and Beijing Normal University Press to co-publish new book series - May 14, 2012
STM publisher Springer and Beijing Normal University Press (BNUP) will co-publish a new book series IHDP-Integrated Risk Governance Project Series. The agreements for the first seven titles of this series were signed by Derk Haank, CEO Springer Science+Business Media, and Prof. Geng Yang, CEO of BNUP,… Read More
McGraw-Hill Education and University of Minnesota partnership creates new business model to make e-books scalable at university level - May 14, 2012
Education materials publisher McGraw-Hill Education, US, has a new partnership with the University of Minnesota Bookstores. The partnership allows the company to provide e-books to large numbers of students at reduced prices, helping to make college more affordable and improve student performance. Through this two-year… Read More
Emerald becomes Academic Partner of the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship - May 14, 2012
Academic publisher Emerald Group Publishing Limited, UK, has announced that it is now the official Academic Partner of the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE). This formal partnership, which is the result of a strong and collaborative working relationship between the two organisations, is set… Read More
ARL endorses VRA Statement on the Fair Use of Images for Teaching, Research, and Study - May 14, 2012
The Board of Directors of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) recently voted to endorse the Visual Resources Association’s (VRA) Statement on the Fair Use of Images for Teaching, Research, and Study. The VRA Statement is a clear and concise statement of best practices around a… Read More
