Springer releases Android version of SpringerLink mobile app - August 1, 2013
STM publisher Springer has released an Android version of its SpringerLink mobile application, allowing for wider access to its content. The app's user interface has also been improved, making navigation easier and faster. In January 2012 Springer released its first version… Read More
ARL joins coalition in urging Congress to evaluate, reform NSA surveillance - August 1, 2013
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL), together with 59 other privacy and civil liberties groups, recently sent a letter to the US Senate Judiciary Committee, calling on Congress to evaluate the National Security Agency's (NSA) surveillance programs and risks to civil liberties.… Read More
Cengage Learning and MathJax partner to improve the display of mathematical equations in Cengage Learning digital products - August 1, 2013
Educational content, software and services company Cengage Learning, Inc., US, and MathJax have announced a partnership to improve the display of mathematical equations in Cengage Learning digital products. MathJax will deliver integrated content for math and chemistry in Cengage Learning's MindTap solutions, providing improved rendering… Read More
CCC announces international copyright education partnership with CERLALC - August 1, 2013
Licensing solutions provider Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC), US, has announced an international copyright education partnership as part of its new OnCopyright global education portal with the Centro Regional para el Fomento del Libro en América Latina y el Caribe (CERLALC). CERLALC, an intergovernmental organisation based… Read More
ORCID launches two premium member services - July 31, 2013
ORCID, a non-profit organisation that provides an open registry of unique identifiers for researchers, has announced the launch of two premium member services - change notifications and monthly data files. Premium members can now use these features to synchronise data with the ORCID Registry. Change Notifications… Read More
UAE University gains access to Elsevier’s SciVal research management solutions and Scopus - July 31, 2013
STM publisher Elsevier has announced its collaboration with United Arab Emirates University by providing the university with access to Elsevier's SciVal research management solutions and Scopus, the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature. Built on Elsevier's 130-year heritage in the world of research,… Read More
