National Geographic Society names Gary E. Knell as President and CEO - August 21, 2013
The board of trustees of the National Geographic Society has announced that Gary E. Knell has been selected to succeed John M. Fahey as president and chief executive officer. Fahey will continue to serve as chairman of the board. Knell's appointment will occur later this year,… Read More
NFAIS webinar to provide annual update on the Google landscape - August 20, 2013
The US' National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) will hold a 90 minute webinar from 11:00am – 12:30pm EDST for its annual update on the Google landscape on September 19, 2013. John Blossom, award-winning industry analyst and President, Shore Communications, Inc, will provide updates on… Read More
Thieme releases neuroanatomy app - August 20, 2013
STM publisher Thieme recently announced the launch of the Complete Human Brain iPad app. Building on Dr. Wieslaw Nowinski's pioneering digital atlas, The Human Brain in 1969 Pieces, this sophisticated 3-D app has a simple touchscreen interface that facilitates the learning of neuroanatomy by allowing… Read More
British Library and National Library of Singapore partner to digitise Malay manuscripts - August 20, 2013
The British Library has signed an agreement with the National Library Board (NLB) of Singapore to put an extensive range of materials of interest to Singapore online. The agreement was signed by British Library's Chief Executive, Roly Keating, and Elaine Ng, the Chief Executive Officer of… Read More
SAGE set to publish International Journal of Maritime History - August 20, 2013
Academic publisher SAGE has announced a partnership with The International Maritime Economic History Association (IMEHA) to publish its flagship journal, the International Journal of Maritime History (IJMH). International in scope, the IJMH addresses the maritime dimensions of economic, social, cultural and environmental history. The first… Read More
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. collaborates with The Charlesworth Group to launch Chinese version website - August 20, 2013
Publisher Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, US, has announced the launch of its new Chinese version website. The Chinese version has been developed in collaboration with The Charlesworth Group, extending easy access to Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.'s more than 80 industry-leading journals. This customised platform… Read More
