Bowker BookWire App allows on-the-go access to book data - April 12, 2013
ProQuest affiliate Bowker is introducing a free mobile app that streamlines the search for books by consumers, librarians and booksellers. Using Bowker's new Bookwire app, iPhone or iPad users can scan the barcode of any book to receive a quick search result for that title and… Read More
Ringgold launches ProtoView - April 12, 2013
Journal supply chain support provider Ringgold Inc. has announced a new service for publishers which simplifies the process of creating and disseminating comprehensive metadata for web-scale discovery and Demand-Driven Acquisition. ProtoView puts quality book, e-book and database information in the hands of end-users at the point… Read More
Waseda University Library becomes first in Asia to acquire the Springer Book Archives - April 12, 2013
STM publisher Springer has announced that the Waseda University Library, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan, has acquired the English-language Springer Book Archives (SBA). Members of the university community now have online access to Springer content dating back to 1842 via SpringerLink, Springer's online platform.… Read More
Knowledgespeak Exclusive - April 12, 2013
An interview with Jacks Thomas, Exhibition Director for the London Book Fair Read More
Elsevier and Security Executive Council launch Elsevier’s Security Executive Council Risk Management Portfolio - April 11, 2013
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, and Security Executive Council (SEC), a research and advisory services firm for risk mitigation solutions, has launched Elsevier's Security Executive Council Risk Management Portfolio at ISC West in Las Vegas. This new content equips executives, practitioners and educators with proven information and… Read More
Taylor & Francis survey studies authors’ perceptions on benefits of open access - April 11, 2013
Academic publisher Taylor & Francis has released the fourth in a series of press releases on the themes and findings of the Open Access Survey. In this survey, Taylor & Francis explores authors' perceptions regarding the advantages and disadvantages of open access (OA). Popular opinion… Read More
