ProQuest’ Pivot service enhances ‘recommender service’ to make winning university research grants more efficient - August 16, 2013
Information resources and technologies provider ProQuest, US, has announced that its innovative Pivot service, a web-based resource that identifies active sources of funding and matches them with researchers in one step, has enhanced its "recommender service" to make it easier for users to zero in on… Read More
New SAGE report focuses on Library Value in the Developing World - August 16, 2013
Academic publisher SAGE recently released a report on Library Value in the Developing World. According to the report, raising awareness of how the library supports teaching and research staff is key to demonstrating librarian value in developing countries. The findings are the result of a six-month… Read More
Brill adds Climate Law journal to its publishing programme - August 16, 2013
Academic publisher Brill has announced the addition of the peer-reviewed journal Climate Law from IOS Press to its growing International Environmental Law portfolio. Climate Law is an international journal on climate change and the law. Its editorial board includes the field's leading academics and practitioners.… Read More
UBM Tech announces enhancements to Light Reading, offers contemporary design and new community-focused strategy - August 16, 2013
Business information provider UBM Tech, US, has announced that its online telecom publication Light Reading has enhanced its position as the premier online destination for the global communications industry with a completely restructured, community-driven media platform that brings the audience into the… Read More
New OA title from Springer to cover critical issues related to food contamination, hygiene and safety - August 15, 2013
STM publisher Springer has announced that its open access program, SpringerOpen, has launched the International Journal of Food Contamination to examine incidents of food contamination worldwide. The journal will begin publishing this year, and all full text articles will be accessible via Read More
Wolters Kluwer Health introduces two specialised mobile apps of Lippincott’s Nursing Drug Handbook - August 15, 2013
Information and point-of-care solutions provider Wolters Kluwer Health, US, has introduced two specialised mobile applications of Lippincott's Nursing Drug Handbook, the best-selling drug reference for nurses. Designed for use with iPad and iPhone, these apps are the industry's first electronic references for nurses to focus on… Read More
