Summon Suggestions to enrich Summon discovery service with automated and contextual research assistance - November 1, 2012
Serials Solutions, a ProQuest business, has launched Summon Suggestions, a suite of features designed to enrich the Summon discovery service with automated and contextual research assistance that will lead users to better research outcomes. These features bring together a unique blend of librarian knowledge, community collaboration… Read More
EBSCO announces winner of 2012 Charleston Conference Scholarship - November 1, 2012
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has announced the winner of its 2012 Charleston Conference Scholarship - Zeeshan Ullah, assistant librarian at Central Library, Islamia College Peshawar, Pakistan. This year's event - the 32nd Annual Charleston Conference, titled 'Accentuate the Positive' - will be held November 7 –… Read More
ASA 2013 conference programme announced - November 1, 2012
The Association of Subscription Agents and Intermediaries has announced its programme for the upcoming annual ASA Conference, to be held in London on February 25-26, 2013. The conference, dubbed 'The 3 Rs: Reach, Readership and Revenues', will cover the publishing value chain from researchers to readers,… Read More
Oxford researchers develop technology for devices to transmit data without cables - November 1, 2012
University of Oxford researchers have developed a technology that allows devices such as mobile phones and cameras to both charge and transmit data without cables. Current applications target smaller, low power devices. However, employed on a larger scale, this technology might eliminate the need for power… Read More
HighWire and Rievent partner to deliver enhanced CME/CE product - November 1, 2012
HighWire Press, a not-for-profit division of Stanford University Libraries, has announced a partnership with Rievent to provide a new continuing education (CME/CE) solution designed to provide a superior online learning experience for accredited activities. The combination of the two capabilities includes intuitive production, administrative, and reporting… Read More
Baker & Taylor announces Axis 360 digital media platform, releases mobile version - November 1, 2012
Baker & Taylor, a distributor of digital and physical books, has announced that it has enhanced its popular Axis 360 digital media platform by releasing a mobile version. The mobile version of Axis 360 is designed to leverage the functionality of native Web browsers built into… Read More
