University of Hawaii System selects Ex Libris Primo discovery and delivery solutions - June 20, 2012
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that the University of Hawaii System (UH), which consists of 10 universities and colleges, has adopted the Ex Libris Primo discovery and delivery solution, the Primo Central Index of scholarly electronic resources the bX Article Recommender,… Read More
Russia’s Skolkovo Foundation gains access to Elsevier’s SciVerse Scopus and SciVal Funding - June 19, 2012
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has reached an agreement with Russia’s Skolkovo Foundation, providing access to SciVerse Scopus and SciVal Funding. Skolkovo aims to strengthen the links between Russian and international science, technology, education, entrepreneurship and investment communities. The Skolkovo Foundation manages direct investments in the… Read More
ebrary’s new Extended Access service offers benefits of multi-user access for purchased titles with less upfront costs - June 19, 2012
ebrary, a ProQuest business, has announced Extended Access for titles purchased under a single-user license. Extended Access reduces up-front costs to the library, eliminates speculative purchases of multiple copies, and prevents turn-aways when titles are in use. There are several ways that libraries can purchase… Read More
Seven more university presses select Ingram’s MyiLibrary e-book platform - June 19, 2012
Ingram Content Group, a provider of a range of physical and digital services to the book industry, has announced that more University Presses are working with Ingram and its comprehensive MyiLibrary e-book platform to expand the reach of content to more readers worldwide. The most… Read More
Credo Reference partners with public libraries to launch Literati Public - June 18, 2012
Reference databases provider Credo Reference, US, has announced plans to serve Public Libraries with Literati Public, a new expression of its suite of Digital and Information Literacy solutions. Literati Public, developed in close partnership with public librarians, is a customisable solution that promotes the mission… Read More
Wiley, Blackboard launch combined digital learning integration - June 14, 2012
A new integration for using digital learning content from John Wiley & Sons, Inc., US, with the learning management system (LMS) from Blackboard Inc., US, is now available to students and faculty worldwide, the companies announced. The solution gives students and… Read More
