NISO publishes revised SUSHI Standard and Supporting Documentation - January 9, 2015
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has published a revision to the Standardized Usage Statistics Harvesting Initiative (SUSHI) Protocol (ANSI/NISO Z39.93-2014). The SUSHI standard defines an automated request and response model for the harvesting of electronic resource usage data utilising a Web services framework that can… Read More
eBook use rise 33 percent in 2014 in Libraries through OverDrive - January 9, 2015
Capitalising on the latest advances in eBook technology and popular catalogue availability, public libraries saw digital checkouts rise again to record levels in 2014. According to OverDrive, an eBook and audiobook platform for libraries and schools, circulation of eBooks, audiobooks and other digital media increased 33… Read More
OCLC’s Worldshare Interlibrary Loan service now fully integrated with British Library Document Supply Service to streamline ordering process - January 9, 2015
OCLC, the non-profit computer library service and research organisation, and the British Library now offer a new option for fast, flexible purchase from the British Library Document Supply Service that enables library staff to confirm the availability of required documents before placing… Read More
Elsevier and ISTE Press announce publishing partnership - January 8, 2015
STM publisher Elsevier and ISTE Press Ltd, a London-based international publisher of scientific and technical books, have formed a publishing alliance that will bring researchers ISTE Press content on high-growth subjects. The subjects include energy, engineering, materials science, food science, mathematics and environmental science. The content… Read More
Digital content and publishing headliners to take the stage at the Digital Book World Conference + Expo - January 8, 2015
Headliners, innovators and change agents of the digital publishing industry will gather in New York, from January 13 – 15, for the 6th Annual Digital Book World Conference + Expo (DBW). The event (@DigiBookWorld - #DBW15) is the largest conference worldwide dedicated to publishing's digital transition. Registration and program details… Read More
McGraw-Hill Education unveils latest version of SmartBook at 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show - January 8, 2015
Learning science company McGraw-Hill Education introduced the newest version of SmartBook, company's adaptive reading platform, at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show. SmartBook helps students study more effectively and efficiently by guiding them through a personalised study experience that continually adapts to their needs and focuses… Read More
