Oxford University Press provides free online access to biomedical journals for healthcare professionals responding to earthquake in Nepal - May 4, 2015
Academic publisher Oxford University Press (OUP) is partnering with the National Library of Medicine (NLM) as they launch their Emergency Access Initiative (EAI) to provide free access to biomedical research for healthcare professionals and aid workers responding to the recent earthquake in Nepal. As part of… Read More
The BMJ calls on the next Health Secretary to ‘secure the NHS’s future’ - May 4, 2015
Healthcare knowledge provider The BMJ called on the next Secretary of State for Health to 'secure the NHS's future as the best and fairest health service in the world.' In an open letter, Editor-in-chief, Dr Fiona Godlee, and colleagues say England's NHS is stretched close to… Read More
Elsevier launches new journal, Journal of Commodity Markets - May 1, 2015
STM publisher Elsevier has announced the launch of a new journal, Journal of Commodity Markets. Commodity markets are important for economic development and growth and are at the center of many geopolitical issues. Despite these facts, compared to equity, currency, and fixed-income markets, commodity markets have… Read More
ProQuest acquires Coutts Information Services and MyiLibrary from Ingram Content Group - May 1, 2015
ProQuest has signed an agreement to acquire Coutts Information Services from Ingram Content Group. With this acquisition, ProQuest seeks to add Coutts’ renowned expertise in collection development, broad catalogue of print and digital titles, and platforms MyiLibrary and OASIS to ProQuest’s vast selection of ebooks and innovative technology framework. … Read More
EBSCO and Baratz partnership to enhance library discovery in Spain - May 1, 2015
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has announced a new partnership with Spanish ILS editor, Baratz, to expand services to discovery customers in Spain and other markets, specifically Latin America and France. The collaboration will enable tightly-integrated access between EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) and Baratz’s flagship ILS, absysnet.… Read More
Wolters Kluwer rebrands Clinical Drug Information unit - May 1, 2015
Healthcare information provider Wolters Kluwer has announced the launch of a new website, social media identity, and overall rebrand of its Clinical Drug Information unit, positioning it as the single provider of aligned medication decision support solutions from its three industry-leading applications, Lexicomp®, Medi-Span®, and Facts… Read More
