Scanning project never hurt book sales, says Google - July 30, 2012
Internet search services provider Google Inc., US, has submitted court filings stating that its massive book scanning project is fair use because it has delivered many public benefits without harming authors. The company has been fighting a court battle with the Authors Guild on the project,… Read More
Multi-author surge driven by international interest in high-energy physics, says ScienceWatch article - July 30, 2012
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters, US, has reported a substantial increase in the number of multi-author papers in recent years, with many surpassing 50 authors and some reporting upwards of 3,000 authors. The trend reveals a steep increase after remaining at a… Read More
Reed Construction Data releases new construction project alert service, Local Bid Alerts - July 30, 2012
Construction information provider Reed Construction Data, US, has announced the release of Local Bid Alerts, a new construction project alert service that connects contractors and other construction professionals to commercial and civil jobs coming up for bid in their market. Local Bid Alerts are absolutely free… Read More
iPad gaining share in tablet market, says Strategy Analytics - July 30, 2012
Apple has reported that the iPad market share is on its best run in years despite a global economic slowdown. In a recent announcement of its quarterly earnings, Apple highlighted how iPad revenues and sales managed to keep the company on an earning status. Figures in… Read More
OCLC Research Library Partnership meeting videos now available - July 30, 2012
Library information provider OCLC Research, US, has announced that videos of all Libraries Rebound presentations and discussions are now available on YouTube and on the OCLC Research website. There are 17 videos in total. The OCLC Research Library Partnership meeting, Libraries Rebound: Embracing Mission, Maximizing… Read More
Dr. Ling Chen named Editor in Chief of Management Communication Quarterly - July 30, 2012
Academic publisher SAGE has announced the appointment of Dr. Ling Chen as the Editor in Chief of Management Communication Quarterly (MCQ), effective in the summer of 2012. Dr. Chen will replace Dr. James Barker who has served as editor for MCQ since 2006. Chen has… Read More
