Thieme Bookshelf app for Android now available - October 11, 2013
Medical and scientific publisher Thieme has announced that the Thieme Bookshelf app is now available for download to Android devices via Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.impelsys.thieme.android.ebookstore&hl=en. Android users can choose from among hundreds of Thieme's e-books, quickly and easily downloading them to their… Read More
Two leading organisations implement ALMs using PLOS open source app - October 11, 2013
The Public Library of Science (PLOS) has announced that two leading organisations are implementing Article-Level Metrics (ALM) using the PLOS open source app. In 2009, PLOS became the first (and claims to remain the only) publisher to launch an open source Article-Level Metrics (ALM) app to… Read More
Turpin Distribution partners with Publishing Technology for unified global fulfilment system - October 11, 2013
Content solutions provider Publishing Technology has announced a partnership with international fulfilment service provider to the publishing industry, Turpin Distribution, to implement the sales and distribution application of its flagship enterprise product advance. The new system, designed for both print and digital content, will enable… Read More
Econtent takes centre stage on day 3 of the Frankfurt Book Fair - October 11, 2013
Apart from the weary faces and tired feet around the halls of this truly International event, the buzz and talk on the 3rd day of the Frankfurt Book Fair is all about making econtent much more attractive, accessible and a good revenue stream for all types… Read More
The London Book Fair along with The UK Publishers Association launches The London Book Fair International Book Industry Excellence Awards - October 11, 2013
The London Book Fair (LBF) has announced brand new international awards for the book industry - The London Book Fair International Book Industry Excellence Awards, which is being launched in association with The UK Publishers Association (The PA). The awards will cover all aspects of… Read More
Bowker leverages more than 140 years’ experience to power connections between books and readers - October 11, 2013
ProQuest affiliate Bowker is turning the heat up on its role as a key partner in book discovery, providing solutions that help publishers, booksellers and libraries better serve their customers. The company has an over 140 year history of organising data that enables books and information… Read More