Elsevier launches Postdoc Free Access Program, a new initiative designed to help early career researchers - November 15, 2012
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the launch of the Postdoc Free Access Program, a new initiative designed to help early career researchers who are in between research positions stay up-to-date in their field. For scholars who have recently received their PhD and currently do… Read More
Very few delegate places left for London Online Information event, say organisers - November 15, 2012
The Online Information 2012 Conference and Exhibition, taking place at the Victoria Park Plaza, London on November 20-21, has announced that there are only five delegate places remaining to register. Incisive Media, the organiser, reports that almost 400 delegates have already registered for the conference.… Read More
Thomson Reuters expands InCites platform, transforms scientific literature analysis - November 8, 2012
The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters shared plans for the future of its InCites analytics platform at two recent user forums, in Europe and Australia, respectively. Attendees were the first to hear that InCites will become the main environment for all Thomson Reuters analytic… Read More
ARL recommendations for better services for patrons with print disabilities - November 6, 2012
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has released the report of its Joint Task Force on Services to Patrons with Print Disabilities, scheduled for final publication later this month in Research Libraries Issues (RLI). ARL formed the task force in May 2012 to expand upon the… Read More
Blackboard and Buckinghamshire New University expand partnership for online and mobile learning - November 5, 2012
Enterprise technology and innovative solutions provider Blackboard Inc., US, has announced that Buckinghamshire New University is expanding its use of Blackboard as a strategic partner in online learning. The move is part of the University's plan to create a comprehensive online platform for its students. … Read More
Mendeley report explains importance of OA publishing for developing countries - November 2, 2012
UK-based startup Mendeley has published the Global Research Report, which reportedly reveals which countries study the hardest, and why open access (OA) is critical for lower-income countries. The report seeks to provide an analysis of 2 million scholars’ research activity in relation to economic indicators and… Read More
