Elsevier unveils new journal – Geoderma Regional - March 12, 2014
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the launch of a new journal - Geoderma Regional. Geoderma Regional welcomes both original research articles and reviews on every aspect of soil science. The journal will focus specifically on regional studies. In the meantime its mother journal, Geoderma,… Read More
Library Information Technology Association announces three full-day pre-conferences at ALA Annual Conference - March 12, 2014
The Library Information Technology Association (LITA) is offering three full-day pre-conferences from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on June 27 at ALA Annual Conference in Las Vegas. As data continues to come to the fore, new tools are becoming available for librarians to assist faculty… Read More
Pearson and Microsoft Press announce publishing distribution agreement - March 12, 2014
Pearson, a US-based provider of educational content and services, has been selected by Microsoft as the official distributor of Microsoft Press products. Pearson has entered into an agreement, effective, April 1, 2014, to distribute print and digital Microsoft Press products globally. Pearson Technology Group (PTG), which… Read More
Wolters Kluwer Health launches online video series on physical examination - March 11, 2014
Wolters Kluwer Health, a global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, has launched Bates' Visual Guide, a new website that features an all-new series of Bates' videos demonstrating the latest evidence-based physical examination techniques. Part of the Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) family of… Read More
Elsevier unveils new OA journal: Colloid and Interface Science Communications - March 11, 2014
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the launch of open access journal - Colloid and Interface Science Communications (COLCOM). Colloid and Interface Science Communications provides an innovative channel for the rapid publication of short initial reports on new fundamental concepts, research findings and topical applications at… Read More
PSP 2014 features publisher experimentation with Open Access business models - March 11, 2014
The Association of American Publishers' Professional and Scholarly Publishing division hosted a session at its annual Washington D.C. conference last month to discuss a movement that has, until recently, left many key players in the industry scratching their heads. "Open Access: Beyond the Tipping Point," brought… Read More
