EBSCO and Stacks Inc. release Stacks, a user-focused web platform that creates the best library experience possible - September 23, 2016
Libraries can now change the look and feel of their websites instantly with the release of Stacks, a hosted, turnkey web content management system designed specifically for libraries. Stacks is available through EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), empowering libraries to engage their patrons… Read More
IOP Publishing announces reviewer survey in a bid to help understand communities’ needs - September 23, 2016
As part of Peer Review Week, IOP Publishing is launching a reviewer survey to better understand the experience of refereeing an article and to provide an evidential basis for the further development of their referee services. Developments in scientific publishing can often focus on the experience… Read More
CCC’s Text Mining Solution now available to startups, and small and medium-sized enterprises - September 23, 2016
Global licensing and content solutions provider Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC) has announced that its text mining solution, RightFind™ XML for Mining, is available to startups, and small and medium-sized enterprises. RightFind XML for Mining allows publishers to offer life science companies access to full-text… Read More
Frontline Medical Communications announces December 2016 launch of Hematology News in print - September 23, 2016
Frontline Medical Communications (FMC) has announced the launch of Hematology News in print, debuting December 2016 and publishing monthly in 2017. The move is in response to wide acceptance of Hematology News online. In conjunction with the website, Hematology News (in print) will provide indispensable… Read More
NISO releases recommended practice on altmetrics - September 23, 2016
The National Information Standards Organization has published NISO RP-25-2016, Outputs of the NISO Alternative Assessment Project. This recommended practice on altmetrics, an expansion of the tools available for measuring the scholarly impact of research in the knowledge environment, was developed by working groups that were… Read More
Pearson and Jisc announce e-book pilot - September 23, 2016
Learning company Pearson and Jisc have announced a year-long pilot that will make e-books more readily accessible to students across UK higher education (HE). The agreement is based on extensive engagement and feedback from members of Jisc, and follows six months of… Read More
