OCLC and Elsevier partnership to ensure ScienceDirect holdings data kept up-to-date in WorldCat without library intervention - June 30, 2014
OCLC, the non-profit computer library service and research organisation, and STM publisher Elsevier will work together to automate the process to keep e-book and e-journal holdings from ScienceDirect, Elsevier's full-text platform for research literature, up-to-date in WorldCat and library catalogues. The automated… Read More
Singapore Management University to adopt Thomson Reuters’ Converis solution to manage research lifecycle - June 27, 2014
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced a decision by Singapore Management University (SMU) to adopt its Converis solution as the platform for holistic management of its research lifecycle. Thomson Reuters Converis was selected after an extensive evaluation of solutions in the… Read More
EBSCO announces support for open discovery initiative recommendations - June 27, 2014
Library resources provider EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) fully supports the final recommendations of the Open Discovery Initiative (ODI) working group for best practices for discovery services. EBSCO participated in the ODI Committee and the resulting recommendations are in line with EBSCO's open policies around metadata sharing… Read More
ProQuest launches beta version of new ebook reader on ebrary platform - June 27, 2014
ProQuest has launched a beta version of its new ebook reader, developed with extensive user input and debuting on the ebrary platform. The ebrary Reader delivers a modern experience, with a simple interface, intuitive navigation and user-centered design. The Reader represents the best-in-class user experience being… Read More
MCG Cite AutoAuth Module integrates with Essette Care Management platform - June 27, 2014
MCG, formerly Milliman Care Guidelines and now part of the Hearst Health network, has integrated its Cite® AutoAuth Module with the Essette® Web-based Care Management platform. This collaboration automates prior treatment authorisation in existing workflows, combining rapid evidence-based utilisation decisions with self-service simplicity to drive inquiry… Read More
WIN Library Network selects Ex Libris Alma - June 27, 2014
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that the WIN Library Network (WIN) - a consortium of eleven universities, colleges and community colleges - has selected the Ex Libris Alma library management solution. Alma will enable the consortium to provide unified resource management for… Read More
