CCC and RightsDirect announce webinar series ‘Copyright in Motion: International Edition’ - March 26, 2013
Licensing solutions provider Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC), US, and RightsDirect, CCC's wholly owned European subsidiary, have announced the "Copyright in Motion: International Edition" webinar series, beginning April 23, 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST. The webinars will explore the changing ways people around the… Read More
Taylor & Francis survey examines authors’ choice of licences in OA publication - March 22, 2013
Academic publisher Taylor & Francis, UK, has revealed the findings of a survey on open access (OA). Authors were canvassed about their opinions and behaviour about licensing, reuse, peer review and metrics in relation to OA. They were asked to select their most preferred, and second-most… Read More
The London Book Fair launches My LBF diary tool - March 21, 2013
The London Book Fair has launched My LBF, an online diary for all attendees and exhibitors. My LBF includes an extensive scheduling tool, designed to help exhibitors and visitors make new contacts, organise meetings and set-up vital networking opportunities at the fair. My LBF allows exhibitors… Read More
Copyright Clearance Center hosts open access forum in London - March 20, 2013
Licensing solutions provider Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC), US, hosted a forum in London, named 'A Copyright Clearance Center Roundtable: Open Access Publishing and the Role of Intermediaries.' The day consisted of facilitated discussions preceded by a keynote address from Ellen Collins, co-author of the Research… Read More
Rise in e-reading in the US and UK boosting growth of book e-tailers, says Bowker study - March 19, 2013
Bowker, a ProQuest affiliate, has released a new research study about e-retailers. According to the study, the rise in e-book reading in the US and UK over the past three years has been a key driver in the market share gains of e-retailers. In the… Read More
Taylor & Francis Open Access survey explores authors views on OA publishing and their level of involvement - March 18, 2013
Taylor & Francis' Research and Business Intelligence Department recently conducted a survey of the Taylor & Francis author community for their views on Open Access publishing and their level of involvement with it. This survey, circulated in the final weeks of 2012 leading into early 2013,… Read More
