OCLC acquires Sustainable Collection Services - January 14, 2015
OCLC, the non-profit computer library service and research organisation, has acquired Sustainable Collection Services (SCS), the industry leader in helping libraries manage their print collections. Libraries everywhere are changing. Library collections are moving from print to digital, and spaces once used to house books are… Read More
OCLC’s Worldshare Interlibrary Loan service now fully integrated with British Library Document Supply Service to streamline ordering process - January 9, 2015
OCLC, the non-profit computer library service and research organisation, and the British Library now offer a new option for fast, flexible purchase from the British Library Document Supply Service that enables library staff to confirm the availability of required documents before placing… Read More
ICV Partners acquires SirsiDynix - January 8, 2015
Investment firm ICV Partners has announced the acquisition of SirsiDynix, a provider of technology solutions to libraries around the world, from Vista Equity Partners, a private equity firm that focuses on investing in software, data and technology-based organisations. The change in SirsiDynix's ownership structure brings… Read More
Ingram Content Group Inc. names Shawn Morin as President and COO - January 8, 2015
Ingram Content Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Shawn Morin as President and Chief Operating Officer. The announcement was made by John R. Ingram, Chief Executive Officer of the company. Morin has been Chief Operating Officer of the company since June, 2012. His additional… Read More
HighWire Press included in 2014 EContent Top 100 Companies in the Digital Content Industry - January 7, 2015
HighWire Press, Inc., a technology platform and strategic partner to influential scholarly publishers, has announced its inclusion on the 2014 EContent Top 100 Companies in the Digital Content Industry in the categories of Content Creation and Distribution & Delivery. This year, there were many new… Read More
ProQuest unveils first regionalized version of Academic Complete - January 5, 2015
ProQuest ebooks company ebrary has created a brand new version of Academic Complete™ subscription collection designed specifically for UK and Irish students, faculty and researchers with over 4,000 unique, region specific titles. Recognising the importance of providing key content to this region, this new edition of… Read More