Syndetics ICE data to enhance search experience of Primo users at Cardiff University in Wales - July 18, 2012
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that Cardiff University in Wales has added the Syndetics ICE (Indexed Content Enrichment) service to the University’s LibrarySearch installation of the Ex Libris Primo discovery and delivery solution. Syndetics ICE adds tables of contents, summaries, and… Read More
ARL publishes Collaborative Teaching and Learning Tools, SPEC Kit 328 - July 18, 2012
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has published Collaborative Teaching and Learning Tools, SPEC Kit 328, which gathers information about what collaborative teaching and learning tools are currently being offered to users in ARL member libraries. It covers questions on which kinds of tools are offered,… Read More
Publishing Technology appoints Rebecca Cullen and Toby Plewak as Customer Strategists - July 18, 2012
Publishing-specific software solutions provider Publishing Technology plc, UK, has announced two new appointments designed to lead and consult on the digital publishing strategy of customers on the pub2web platform. Effective this month, Rebecca Cullen and Toby Plewak each assume the role of Customer Strategist in… Read More
EC sets open access policy objectives under Horizon 2020 programme - July 18, 2012
The European Commission (EC) has adopted a Communication that sets out open access (OA) policy objectives for the research funded by the Commission through the "Horizon 2020" initiative. An accompanying recommendation sets out a complete policy framework for improving access to, and preservation of, scientific information.… Read More
Elsevier announces 2011 Journal Impact Factor highlights - July 18, 2012
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the highlights of its journal Impact Factor performance in 2011. According to the 2011 Journal Citation Reports (JCR) published by Thomson Reuters, Elsevier saw 58 percent of its journal Impact Factors increase from 2010 to 2011, compared to 54 percent… Read More
Scientific American unveils Tablet Edition for iPad - July 18, 2012
Science magazine Scientific American has launched its monthly tablet edition available for iPad, www.ScientificAmerican.com/mobile. The Scientific American Tablet Edition is the latest in a number of digital offerings from Scientific American. It is available from the Apple App Store and is priced… Read More
