CAB Thesaurus receives major update for 2017 edition - August 2, 2017
The widely acclaimed CAB Thesaurus has received a major update for the 2017 edition, making it easier to access the world's largest source of terminology covering the applied life sciences. The search tool now provides a controlled vocabulary resource approaching 2.7 million descriptive terms. CAB… Read More
Digital options are boosting space creativity and flexibility, reveals ProQuest survey - August 2, 2017
As libraries increasingly function as 'community hubs,' public librarians are prioritising space reclamation to create collaborative spaces, maker/hacker spaces and meeting rooms. This is according to a new ProQuest survey of public librarians about their views, plans and strategies related to space reclamation. A topic… Read More
The National Library of Medicine names Jerry Sheehan as new NLM Deputy Director - August 2, 2017
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has announced the appointment of Jerry Sheehan as the new NLM Deputy Director, effective July 31, 2017. The appointment was announced by Library Director Patricia Flatley Brennan, RN, PhD. The world's largest biomedical library, NLM serves as a national and… Read More
ARL invites applications and nominations for participation in 2018–2019 ARL Leadership Fellows program - August 2, 2017
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is inviting applications and nominations for participation in the 2018–2019 ARL Leadership Fellows program, with a deadline of August 28, 2017. This executive leadership program facilitates the development of future senior-level leaders in large research libraries and archives. Since its… Read More
Major Educational Content Providers in deal with Barnes & Noble Education to combat counterfeit textbooks - August 1, 2017
Educational content providers Cengage, Elsevier, McGraw-Hill Education, and Pearson have announced an agreement with Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. to implement the industry's Anti-Counterfeit Best Practices. The best practices were developed to assist publishers… Read More
Wiley Content Sharing launches across Wiley Online Library - August 1, 2017
Publisher John Wiley and Sons, Inc. has announced the launch of Wiley Content Sharing across its research portfolio. The launch follows a successful trial that began in early 2017. Wiley Content Sharing facilitates collaboration by allowing authors and subscribers to share free-to-read full-text articles with non-subscribers.… Read More
