KSU to host conference on scientific publishing issues - July 9, 2015
King Saud University (KSU), which is leading the vanguard in promoting and supporting scientific research in the Kingdom, will host the Saudi international conference on scientific publishing for 2015 to discuss issues and challenges surrounding scientific publishing in the Arab world with specific focus on difficulties… Read More
ARL’s series of webcasts present findings from latest SPEC surveys - July 9, 2015
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is offering a series of webcasts that present the findings from the latest SPEC surveys and allow webcast participants to discuss trends with the survey authors. A 45-minute webcast will follow the publication of each SPEC Kit in 2015. … Read More
Nature Publishing Group and Fudan University, Shanghai, partner to publish npj Molecular Phenomics - July 8, 2015
Scientific publisher Nature Publishing Group and Fudan University, Shanghai, will partner to publish npj Molecular Phenomics, a new open access journal. The partners signed an agreement during a ceremony at the campus of Fudan University. The journal will open for submissions in October 2015. The journal… Read More
Warren Wilson College selects Summon service to boost discovery and information literacy - July 8, 2015
ProQuest has announced that Warren Wilson College has selected the Summon service with an aim to offer their students the best research experience possible. Designed to boost discovery and information literacy, the addition of the service will ensure access to the content available at their library.… Read More
Thomson Reuters integrates ProView™ eReader integration with SirsiDynix eResource Central - July 8, 2015
Thomson Reuters has announced an integrated e-library management solution that combines the power of Thomson Reuters ProView, a professional eReader platform, with SirsiDynix eResource Central, the leading e-content distribution and management system. End users will now have faster, more convenient access to ProView titles within… Read More
LA Referencia adopts OpenAIRE guidelines - July 8, 2015
COAR member LA Referencia, the Latin America Open Access Repositories network, has adopted major elements of OpenAIRE Guidelines to improve global interoperability. LA Referencia is an initiative of public science and technology organisations of nine countries that offers a regional Open Access repository harvesting service. … Read More
