PLOS announces finalists for Accelerating Science Award Program - October 3, 2013
The Public Library of Science (PLOS) has announced the six finalists for the Accelerating Science Award Program (ASAP). The program recognises the use of scientific research, published through open access, that has led to innovations benefiting society. Major sponsors include the Wellcome Trust and Google; ARL… Read More
ProQuest unveils ProQuest Indian Journals, supports burgeoning Indian research market - October 2, 2013
Information resources and technologies provider ProQuest, US, has introduced a new resource to serve the dramatic growth in academic research in India. ProQuest® Indian Journals, the company’s first solution designed specifically for this market, enables researchers from around the world to cross-search and access premier academic… Read More
OCLC acquires Dutch library systems provider HKA - October 2, 2013
Computer library service OCLC has acquired the shares of Huijsmans en Kuijpers Automatisering (HKA), a Dutch organisation that develops, implements and manages systems for libraries, educational and cultural organisations. The addition of HKA, which offers the Wise line of library systems and services, enhances and… Read More
London South Bank University selects Serials Solutions 360 Link to improve access to content - September 27, 2013
Serials Solutions, a ProQuest business, has announced that the London South Bank University has upgraded to ProQuest Serials Solutions 360 Link from their existing 360 Core subscription. With two libraries to cater for their 25,000 students, London South Bank University is committed to delivering essential content… Read More
Jisc Collections offers universities and colleges access to IET.tv from The Institution of Engineering and Technology - September 27, 2013
Jisc Collections is now offering universities and colleges access to one of the largest sources of online films in the field of engineering and technology - IET.tv from The Institution of Engineering and Technology. The IET.tv archive includes over 3,000 presentations filmed at lectures, seminars… Read More
Elsevier wins five first prizes at BMA Medical Book Awards - September 27, 2013
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced that 25 of its professional and scholarly products were honored at the British Medical Association's annual BMA Medical Book Awards ceremony at BMA House in London. This year publishers submitted more than 640 products, and the BMA awarded 122… Read More
