Thieme Medical Publishers to stop distributing Manson Publishing books - May 14, 2013
Scientific and medical publisher Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. has announced that as of May 31, 2013, it will no longer be distributing the books of Manson Publishing. Taylor and Francis Books Ltd acquired Manson Publishing, a UK based publisher of books in medicine and veterinary… Read More
Library Copyright Alliance applauds introduction of Unlocking Technology Act - May 14, 2013
The Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) has applauded the introduction of H.R. 1892, the Unlocking Technology Act of 2013, in the US House of Representatives on May 9, 2013. The bill guarantees that legitimate uses of digital works and technologies will not run afoul of copyright law,… Read More
SAGE launches innovative digital revision tool to aid student learning on the go - May 14, 2013
Academic publisher SAGE has announced the launch of its highly innovative digital revision tool, MobileStudy, to aid student learning on the go. As one of the first revision tools to use a QR reader, SAGE's MobileStudy is a significant step in supporting the student interactive learning… Read More
Three advocacy webinars now available as part of the AASL professional development archive, eCOLLAB - May 14, 2013
A series of three advocacy webinars, presented by the AASL Advocacy Committee in conjunction with School Library Month, is now available as part of the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) professional development archive, eCOLLAB. Presented in a new 20-minute format, these webinars focus on… Read More
Sigma-Aldrich unveils new search engine for peer-reviewed literature, biological pathway data and technology queries - May 14, 2013
Life Science and High Technology company Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, US, has announced the launch of a novel scientific search engine designed to give researchers easier access to peer-reviewed articles and abstract information on the Company's website, sigma-aldrich.com. The new search engine allows scientists to immediately read the… Read More
NASIG selects Shannon Regan for 2013 Horizon Award - May 14, 2013
Library resources provider EBSCO, US, has announced that Shannon Regan, licensed content librarian at Mercer University in Macon, Ga., has been awarded the 2013 North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG) Horizon Award. The award, sponsored by EBSCO, recognises a promising new information professional. It covers the… Read More
