OECD iLibrary offers Read service for access to content via mobile devices - November 20, 2012
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) has launched the Read service on its global knowledge platform, OECD iLibrary. With this service, anyone, anywhere can access OECD full-text content, right down to the level of individual chapters and tables. Read content is optimised for browser-enabled… Read More
Wiley and O’Reilly Media sign ebook distribution deal - November 19, 2012
Technology publisher O'Reilly Media recently announced an agreement with global publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Beginning immediately, O'Reilly will become an online distributor for Wiley's extensive technology ebook programme, which includes such leading brands as Wrox, Sybex, and For Dummies.… Read More
EBSCO papers describe results of academic information supply chain survey - November 16, 2012
Electronic research databases provider EBSCO Information Services Europe has released a series of five papers reporting the results of a survey on the future of the academic information supply chain. The papers reportedly cover diverse subjects and reveal some surprising insights into possible future roles… Read More
UBM Tech unveils EE Times University, a live digital educational experience to scale engineering know-how - November 15, 2012
Business information provider UBM Tech, US, has launched EE Times University, a six-month, free live digital educational experience for design engineers. The University is designed by EE Times, an independent engineering resource for design decision makers in the electronics industry. EE… Read More
Goodreads and OCLC expand strategic partnership - November 14, 2012
Library information provider OCLC, US, has announced that it has expanded its strategic partnership with Goodreads, the world's largest site for readers and book recommendations, to help provide greater visibility for all libraries. The new agreement pledges to improve Goodreads members' experience of finding fresh,… Read More
Utica College selects eBooks on EBSCOhost - November 9, 2012
Electronic research databases provider EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO), US, has announced that Utica College has chosen eBooks on EBSCOhost to grow its e-book collection. The college was looking to expand its electronic collection and although they looked at other e-book vendors, the site's familiarity and positive experience… Read More
