Australia, one of the leading markets for e-book adoption, says Bowker research - May 23, 2012
Australia is one of the leading markets for e-book adoption, according to Bowker Market Research's Global eBook Monitor. The study tracks consumer attitudes to and purchasing of e-books in 10 major world markets. Bowker Market Research is a service of Bowker, an affiliated business of ProQuest.… Read More
Emerald Group Publishing to present Emerging Markets Case Studies at 7th Annual eLearning Africa Conference - May 23, 2012
Academic publisher Emerald Group Publishing Limited, UK, will present Emerging Markets Case Studies, a new online collection of peer-reviewed case studies, at the 7th Annual eLearning Africa Conference, to be held at Le Palais des Congrès, Cotonou, Bénin, from May 23-25, 2012. Delegates are invited to… Read More
Association of Research Libraries releases new briefing paper for research library directors - May 21, 2012
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has announced a new briefing paper for research library directors. The paper ‘21st-Century Collections: Calibration of Investment and Collaborative Action’ is the work of the ARL 21st-Century Research Library Collections Task Force. The task force is co-chaired by Deborah… Read More
MarkLogic Corporation names Gary Bloom as president and CEO - May 18, 2012
Enterprise software firm MarkLogic Corporation, US, has announced the appointment of Gary Bloom as president and chief executive officer. Bloom, a proven technology executive, most recently served as the CEO and president at eMeter. Bloom brings an exceptional background that includes more than two decades… Read More
LWW’s Nursing Drug Handbook app – first mobile drug reference for nurses to offer weekly updates - May 18, 2012
Healthcare information provider Wolters Kluwer Health (WK Health), US, has announced the first mobile application for the Nursing Drug Handbook, the best-selling drug reference for nurses. Available for Apple iPhone, iPad and iTouch and all Android devices, the new application claims to be the first drug… Read More
IMLS report explores role of libraries and museums in participatory culture - May 17, 2012
The US’ Salzburg Global Seminar and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) have announced the publication of a report titled ‘Libraries and Museums in an Era of Participatory Culture.’ The report details the events of the October 2011 convening of 58 library, museum and… Read More
