British Geological Survey launches world’s first 3D virtual fossil collection - August 23, 2013
The British Geological Survey (BGS) has launched the world's first 3D virtual fossil collection to the public. Thousands of 3D digital fossil models, plus several thousand quality images, many in 3D, can now be browsed and downloaded for free on a computer, tablet or phone. … Read More
OA to research publications reaching ‘tipping point’, says new European Commission study - August 22, 2013
A new study, funded by the European Commission, has confirmed the global shift towards making research findings available free of charge for readers. This new research suggests that open access is reaching the tipping point, with around 50 percent of scientific papers published in 2011 now… Read More
BMJ set to launch new open access respiratory medicine title - August 22, 2013
Global healthcare knowledge provider BMJ has announced the launch of a new respiratory medicine journal next month. BMJ Open Respiratory Research will be published in partnership with the British Thoracic Society, which already co-owns Thorax, one of over 45 specialist titles from BMJ. BMJ Open… Read More
Creative Commons CC0 waiver to become part of BioMed Central’s Copyright and License Agreement - August 22, 2013
Open access publisher BioMed Central has announced that the Creative Commons CC0 waiver will become part of the BioMed Central Copyright and License Agreement on September 3, 2013. For articles submitted from this date, CC0 will apply to data in all articles published by BioMed Central… Read More
Nielsen in deal to acquire Bowker Business Intelligence and Commerce Solution products - August 22, 2013
Global information and measurement company Nielsen, US, and ProQuest affiliate R.R. Bowker, a provider of bibliographic information and management solutions, have signed a definitive agreement for Nielsen to acquire Bowker's Business Intelligence and Commerce Solutions products. This acquisition will build on Nielsen's existing global book intelligence… Read More
IFLA to expand Building Strong Library Associations programme to accelerate development of library associations - August 22, 2013
World Library and Information Congress in Singapore - The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has announced that its Building Strong Library Associations (BSLA) programme will be expanded through a series of convenings and projects at the regional level in Africa, Asia and Oceania,… Read More
