Elsevier launches new metrics on SciVal to help institutions measure the economic impact of their research - March 1, 2016
STM publisher Elsevier has announced the launch of new metrics to help measure the economic impact of research within SciVal, Elsevier's tool to analyze and benchmark the world of research, and part of the Elsevier Research Intelligence portfolio of tools and services. The new indicators are… Read More
The Frankfurt Book Fair and Publishing Perspectives announce focus countries for THE MARKETS: Global Publishing Summit - February 26, 2016
The Frankfurt Book Fair, scheduled for October 19-23, 2016, and Publishing Perspectives will host THE MARKETS: Global Publishing Summit for the second year now. The Summit is projected to help publishers worldwide better understand and build relationships in seven important current and future markets. On October… Read More
New SSP survey to better understand challenges and needs of early career individuals in the scholarly communication field - February 19, 2016
The Society for Scholarly Publishing seeks to better understand the challenges and needs of early career individuals in the scholarly communication field. Early career professionals (with ten years or less of experience in the industry) are invited to participate in this study by completing a brief… Read More
Information prices will outstrip information management budget growth in 2016, says new Outsell report - February 17, 2016
Research and advisory firm Outsell, Inc. has announced publication of a new report, 2016 Information Pricing Study. Outsell's research indicates that planned price increases by content vendors will outstrip flat buyer budgets, leaving information managers with tough decisions, and content sellers with a battle for market… Read More
Blackboard partners with Skytap to offer cloud-based virtual training labs - February 16, 2016
Education technology company Blackboard Inc. has announced a partnership with Skytap to provide cloud-based, on-demand virtual training labs via the company's flagship learning management system (LMS), Blackboard Learn™. The integration, known as Virtual Training Labs powered by Skytap, enables education professionals to reach more learners through… Read More
Zika crisis: Cambridge University Press produces free recommendations - February 12, 2016
Academic publisher Cambridge University Press has published a summary of evidence and recommendations in response to the outbreak of the Zika virus, focused on the risks for pregnant women. The report is provided free-of-charge as a public service in the current crisis. Zika virus has… Read More
