Frontiers in Physiology launches new specialty section – Avian Physiology - August 8, 2017
Frontiers in Physiology has announced a new specialty section on Avian Physiology. Professor Colin G. Scanes of the University of Arkansas is leading the new section as Specialty Chief Editor. According to Prof. Scanes, Avian Physiology will provide an innovative platform specifically dedicated to the… Read More
First International Digital Preservation Day to be held on November 30, 2017 - August 7, 2017
The first International Digital Preservation Day will be held on November 30, 2017 and will draw together individuals and institutions from across the world to celebrate the collections preserved, the access maintained and the understanding fostered by preserving digital materials. Organised by the Read More
German universities reject latest Elsevier offer for a new country-wide licensing agreement for its research portfolio - August 7, 2017
A consortium of German universities, research institutes and public libraries has reportedly rejected the latest offer from Dutch publishing giant Elsevier for a new country-wide licensing agreement for its research portfolio. Germany's chief negotiator says the offer does not meet the requirements… Read More
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht selects OCLC WorldShare Management Services as its library management system - August 7, 2017
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, is now using OCLC WorldShare Management Services as its library management system. WorldShare Management Services (WMS) is the cloud-based library services platform that provides all of the applications needed… Read More
Zynx Health announces strategic partnership with Hexaware to provide evidence-based clinical content - August 7, 2017
Zynx HealthTM, a market leader in providing evidence- and experience-based clinical improvement solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Hexaware, the fastest growing automation-led, next-generation provider of IT, BPO, and consulting services. Under the terms of the agreement, Zynx will deliver evidence-based content through an API… Read More
Latest edition of Blogspeak now online - August 7, 2017
The latest edition of Blogspeak is now online. Featured are: Katya Pechenkina (BioMed Central Blog); Björn Brembs (Seven functionalities the scholarly literature should have); Suzanne Kavanagh (Seven Steps to Help Your Authors Through the APC Maze); Jo Johnson (Jisc Futures: research in the age of open science); Phil Davis (The… Read More