ARL invites libraries to join global assessment community of LibQUAL+ by registering for the 2014 LibQUAL+ survey - November 11, 2013
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) invites libraries to join the global assessment community of LibQUAL+ by registering for the 2014 LibQUAL+ survey, which will feature several enhancements. When the LibQUAL+ survey year opens in January, the team will introduce a mobile version of the… Read More
ProQuest appoints John Law to lead Enterprise Product Strategy - November 7, 2013
Information resources and technologies provider ProQuest, US, has named John Law to the newly created position of Vice President, Enterprise Product Strategy. In this role, Law will lead initiatives that enable coordination among ProQuest's business areas, leveraging the company's breadth of expertise and assets to create… Read More
Prof. Martin Hall appointed new chair of Jisc - November 7, 2013
Professor Martin Hall has been appointed as the new chair of Jisc, succeeding Professor Sir Tim O’Shea after his very successful tenure. The appointment, announced by UUK, GuildHE and AoC following an open and competitive selection process, will see Professor Hall taking up his position… Read More
IMLS awards grants to OCLC to support national continuing education programs for libraries - November 7, 2013
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) recently awarded OCLC two 2013 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grants aimed at strengthening and sustaining continuing education programs for libraries nationally. A grant award of $289,387 will aid the formation of… Read More
SirsiDynix acquires EOS International - November 5, 2013
Library automation solutions provider SirsiDynix has announced the acquisition of EOS International, a California-based technology company that develops solutions for legal, government, corporate, medical, and other special library customers. With 1100 implementations worldwide, EOS customers will join SirsiDynix customers to create the largest and most… Read More
CCC distributes over $188.7 million to rightsholders in FY’13 - October 31, 2013
Licensing and content solutions provider Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC) has announced a record royalty payment of $188.7 million to rightsholders in FY’13, an increase of more than 5 percent over the $179.4 million paid the previous year. During the last ten years, CCC has distributed… Read More
