BIBSYS Consortium opts for Ex Libris Alma - December 6, 2013
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that BIBSYS, the Norwegian national provider of library services, has selected the Alma library management service. BIBSYS will use Alma in conjunction with Ex Libris Primo to provide next-generation library services for a consortium of over 100… Read More
Winners of the 2013 “Health Science Librarians Make a Difference” video contest announced - December 5, 2013
Wolters Kluwer Health has announced the winners of its 2013 'Health Science Librarians Make a Difference,' video contest. With this initiative, Wolters Kluwer Health seeks to recognise the value medical librarians bring to their medical schools, hospitals and other healthcare institutions globally. All the winning videos… Read More
RSI Content Solutions named to EContent 100 List for third consecutive year - December 4, 2013
RSI Content Solutions, a content management solutions provider to the publishing industry, has been named to the 2013 EContent 100 list of companies that matter most in the digital content industry for the third year in a row. Selection of the companies for the EContent… Read More
Ex Libris’ Rosetta to ensure permanent access to research data, web sites and digital collections of the Bavarian Library Network - December 3, 2013
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that the Bavarian Library Network (BVB) has selected Ex Libris Rosetta to provide long-term preservation services to all the academic libraries in the state. This decision extends the existing Rosetta implementation at the Bavarian State Library (BSB)… Read More
Ex Libris announces appointment of Roger Brisson as Strategy Director Europe - December 2, 2013
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Germany, has announced that Roger Brisson has been appointed Strategy Director for Ex Libris Europe. As the former head of Metadata Services at Boston University, which has run Ex Libris Alma for the past year, Brisson brings with him… Read More
Three prominent Italian scientists recognised with 2013 Nature Award for Mentoring in Science - November 26, 2013
Three prominent Italian scientists were honoured at the Quirinal Palace for mentoring and inspiring a generation of young scientists, receiving the 2013 Nature Award for Mentoring in Science. Biologist Michela Matteoli (University of Milan) received the mid-career award and €10,000 prize. Chemist Vincenzo Balzani (University… Read More