ProQuest appoints Tony Rummans as VP, Global Sales - July 11, 2013
Information resources and technologies provider ProQuest, US, has announced the appointment of Tony Rummans as Vice President Global Sales. In this role, Rummans will be responsible for leading the Global Sales organisation, helping to drive the strategic transformation of ProQuest's integrated go-to-market approach. In addition,… Read More
Thomson Reuters acquires BioWorld - July 11, 2013
BioWorld and its companion publication Medical Device Daily (MDD) have been acquired by Thomson Reuters, a leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. It is expected that joining Thomson Reuters will allow the company to further invest in innovation and to grow its… Read More
Swets introduces Open Access APC management service - July 11, 2013
Information services provider Swets, Netherlands, has introduced a new APC management service. As the open access publishing model expands at an increasing rate, new challenges naturally arise for libraries, publishers, funders and researchers. Libraries in particular have to develop, implement and manage new workflows and procedures… Read More
Blackboard announces free, flexible option for running massive open online courses - July 11, 2013
Enterprise technology and innovative solutions provider Blackboard Inc., US, has announced a free, flexible option for running massive open online courses (MOOCs): a hosted instance of Blackboard Learn, the company's flagship learning management system (LMS). With more institutions looking to offer large, open courses, the offer… Read More
Baker & Taylor and Bookmasters, Inc announce strategic partnership - July 11, 2013
Baker & Taylor, a distributor of digital and physical books, has entered into a strategic partnership with Bookmasters, Inc., a provider of publisher services. This partnership will expand Baker & Taylor's portfolio of value-added services to include the full suite of high quality services Bookmasters currently… Read More
Core measures compliance feature added to Lippincott’s Nursing Advisor - July 10, 2013
Healthcare information provider Wolters Kluwer Health, US, has developed a new feature for Lippincott's Nursing Advisor that can help nurses and hospitals better meet Core Measures. Developed by The Joint Commission in conjunction with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Core Measures are evidence-based… Read More
