Boopsie, Inc. releases new case study exploring mobile app’s effect on library system - June 29, 2015
Boopsie, Inc., the mobile platform-as-a-service provider for libraries worldwide, has released a case study focused on its partnership with San Diego County Library (SDCL) to expand the library system's reach and engagement with its community. Boopsie worked with the Library to create a custom branded app… Read More
Springer presents new white paper on Springer Book Archives - June 26, 2015
STM publisher Springer has released a new white paper on Springer Book Archives (SBA) in partnership with Maverick Publishing Services. The whitepaper 'Reflections on closing the gap in research' tells the story of how the Springer Book Archives came into being and how important titles were… Read More
Digital instructional materials gaining ground in Science/STEM Education, says new EMR/Simba Information study - June 23, 2015
The national trend of shifting to the use of digital instructional materials in the classroom is affecting science/STEM education, according to findings in Science/STEM Market 2015, a new study from Education Market Research (EMR)/Simba Information. EMR's survey data indicates that the market share owned by… Read More
Figshare included in the ‘Cool Vendors in Education, 2015’ report by Gartner - June 19, 2015
Figshare, an online repository for academic researchers to securely store, manage, publish and share all their research, has been included in the 'Cool Vendors in Education, 2015' report by Gartner, Inc. The report evaluates vendors that have been innovative in bringing digital productivity tools directly to… Read More
NISTEP collaborates with Thomson Reuters to standardise titles of research funders in Web of Science - June 19, 2015
The National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, and the Intellectual Property and Science business of Thomson Reuters have announced a collaboration to standardise definitions of research funding organisations… Read More
Elsevier and Ex Libris collaborate to offer automated updates to subscribed e-content - June 19, 2015
STM publisher Elsevier has announced an expanded collaboration with library automation services provider Ex Libris. The collaboration will enable mutual customers of Elsevier's ScienceDirect and the Ex Libris Alma® library management solution and SFX® OpenURL link resolver, to benefit from a fully… Read More
