InTech launches new OA journal – International Journal of Regenerative Medicine - May 24, 2012
STM publisher InTech, Croatia, has announced the launch of the new peer-reviewed open access journal International Journal of Regenerative Medicine. The journal is now accepting submissions. The journal is edited by Dr Alex Seifalian, Professor of Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine at the Division of Surgery… Read More
New ALA report examines critical issues underlying equitable access to digital content - May 24, 2012
The American Library Association (ALA) has released a new report examining critical issues underlying equitable access to digital content through the nation's libraries. In the report, titled 'E-content: The Digital Dialogue,' authors explore an unprecedented and splintered landscape in which several major publishers refuse to sell… Read More
Digital media is preferred studying mode for college students, says CourseSmart survey - May 24, 2012
Digital course materials supplier CourseSmart LLC, US, has announced the results of a survey revealing college students' growing reliance on technology. The survey of more than 500 currently enrolled college students found that nearly all college students (98 percent) who own a device have used it… Read More
The British Library announces appointment of new part-time board member - May 24, 2012
Ed Vaizey, the UK Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, has appointed Patrick Plant to the Board of the British Library, for terms of four years, starting on 15 May 2012. Patrick Plant is a commercial property lawyer with 25 years experience and extensive… Read More
Max Klein named OCLC Research Wikipedian in Residence - May 24, 2012
Library information provider OCLC Research, US, has announced that Max Klein has been appointed as the Wikipedian in Residence, a three-month position at the company's San Mateo, California office until the end of August 2012. A Wikipedian in Residence, as defined by Wikipedia, is a… Read More
NPG offers site license access to Spektrum der Wissenschaft - May 23, 2012
Scientific publisher Nature Publishing Group (NPG), UK, will offer site license access to Spektrum der Wissenschaft, the German-language edition of Scientific American, as well as to Spektrum's sister publications and archives. All titles, available in German, will be hosted on the Spektrum.de platform. Together with Scientific… Read More
