Library Copyright Alliance submits statement for scope of fair use - January 30, 2014
The US House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet recently held another hearing on copyright review. This hearing focused on the scope of fair use and included five witnesses: Peter Jaszi (professor, American University), June Besek (professor, Columbia University), Naomi Novik (author and co-founder, Organization… Read More
Kansas State University Libraries opt for Ex Libris Alma - January 30, 2014
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that Kansas State University (K-State) has selected the Ex Libris Alma library management solution. Replacing multiple systems including Ex Libris Voyager, Alma will streamline operations at K-State Libraries by providing a cloud-based, open, and unified platform… Read More
Springer adds altmetrics information to all articles available on SpringerLink - January 30, 2014
STM publisher Springer has added altmetrics information to every article available on SpringerLink, the publishing company's online platform. The data is provided by Altmetric, a London-based start-up which tracks and analyzes the online activity around scholarly literature. The addition of this feature… Read More
Elsevier to publish OA journal Pathogenesis on behalf of The Royal College of Pathologists - January 30, 2014
STM publisher Elsevier has announced the launch of an open access journal - Pathogenesis. Pathogenesis will be published on behalf of The Royal College of Pathologists a professional membership organisation committed to setting and maintaining professional standards and promoting excellence in the practice of Pathology.… Read More
Springer Science+Business Media acquires Planète Permis SAS - January 29, 2014
STM publisher Springer Science+Business Media (Springer) has acquired the French publisher of driving school materials, Planète Permis SAS, based in Gertwiller (Alsace), France. The acquisition complements the existing driving school and road safety publishing activities of Springer. Springer Science+Business Media is… Read More
American University of Kuwait selects EBSCO Information Services as e-book supplier for 2014 - January 29, 2014
The American University of Kuwait (AUK), an independent, private and coeducational liberal arts institution of higher education, has selected EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) as its e-book supplier for 2014. The university spent many months evaluating different e-book collections from various suppliers. … Read More
