e-Libro to make e-books discoverable via OCLC’s WorldCat catalogue - July 13, 2012
E-Libro, a provider of Spanish language e-books delivered on the ebrary platform, has announced that all its e-books will soon be discoverable through OCLC's WorldCat, which is projected as the world's largest library catalogue. WorldCat is a database of bibliographic information built continuously for over 40… Read More
Three new publishers announce participation in CLOCKSS’ digital preservation archive - July 13, 2012
The CLOCKSS Archive has announced the participation of three new publishers in its digital preservation archive. The publishers are: NRC Research Press, Manchester University Press and Orbit: Writing Around Pynchon. The NRC Research Press began as the publishing arm of the National Research Council of… Read More
Maney Publishing launches membership subscriptions management service for scholarly and professional societies - July 13, 2012
Academic publisher Maney Publishing, UK, has announced the launch of a membership subscriptions management service for scholarly and professional societies, institutions and associations. These services are available to those who wish to outsource the day-to-day administration and financial handling of their members’ subscriptions, especially for individuals,… Read More
Emerald Group Publishing announces new Executive Board appointments - July 13, 2012
Academic publisher Emerald Group Publishing, UK, has announced new appointments to its Executive Board. Rebecca Marsh will become Service Development Director, leading a new division focused on enhancing services to libraries and adding further value to content for research communities, including authors and reviewers. Tony Roche… Read More
James du Preez named new joint Editor-in-Chief of Biotechnology for Biofuels - July 13, 2012
Open access publisher BioMed Central, UK, has announced the appointment of James du Preez of the University of the Free State, South Africa, as joint Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Biotechnology for Biofuels. He succeeds Bärbel Hahn-Hägerdal, who retired from her role at the end of June.… Read More
Cengage Learning titles honored at New England Book Show - July 13, 2012
Cengage Learning, a US-based provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions, has announced that eight of its titles were nominated by the Bookbuilders of Boston at the 55th annual New England Book Show. Among the eight titles nominated, two received the top honour of ‘Best… Read More
