OCLC adds linked data to WorldCat, appends Schema.org descriptive mark-up to WorldCat.org pages - June 21, 2012
Global library cooperative OCLC, US, has announced that it is taking the first step toward adding linked data to WorldCat by appending Schema.org descriptive mark-up to WorldCat.org pages. WorldCat.org now offers the largest set of linked bibliographic data on the Web. With the addition of Schema.org… Read More
Elsevier’s Scopus now interoperable with the Lattes Platform - June 20, 2012
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced that Scopus, which claims to be the world’s largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed research literature, is interoperable with the Lattes Platform, Brazil’s national database for research and science activity, through a newly developed application. The new Curriculo… Read More
SAGE report offers recommendations for academic libraries to enhance offerings - June 20, 2012
Academic publisher SAGE has released the findings of a new report, according to which, providing evidence of value remains an elusive goal for academic libraries across geographic borders. The findings are the results of a six-month research project commissioned by SAGE, which sets out recommendations for… Read More
University of Hawaii System selects Ex Libris Primo discovery and delivery solutions - June 20, 2012
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that the University of Hawaii System (UH), which consists of 10 universities and colleges, has adopted the Ex Libris Primo discovery and delivery solution, the Primo Central Index of scholarly electronic resources the bX Article Recommender,… Read More
Russia’s Skolkovo Foundation gains access to Elsevier’s SciVerse Scopus and SciVal Funding - June 19, 2012
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has reached an agreement with Russia’s Skolkovo Foundation, providing access to SciVerse Scopus and SciVal Funding. Skolkovo aims to strengthen the links between Russian and international science, technology, education, entrepreneurship and investment communities. The Skolkovo Foundation manages direct investments in the… Read More
ebrary’s new Extended Access service offers benefits of multi-user access for purchased titles with less upfront costs - June 19, 2012
ebrary, a ProQuest business, has announced Extended Access for titles purchased under a single-user license. Extended Access reduces up-front costs to the library, eliminates speculative purchases of multiple copies, and prevents turn-aways when titles are in use. There are several ways that libraries can purchase… Read More
