Primo Central Index now features metadata from e-books and e-journals published by De Gruyter - November 18, 2013
The Primo Central Index, a discovery and delivery service offered by the library software provider Ex Libris, now features metadata from all of the e-books and e-journals published by De Gruyter as well as its imprints and publishing partners. The Primo Central… Read More
CLIR publishes Research Data Management: Principles, Practices, and Prospects - November 18, 2013
The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) has published Research Data Management: Principles, Practices, and Prospects. The report examines how research institutions are responding to data management requirements of the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and other federal agencies. It also considers what… Read More
EBSCO Information Services releases eBook History Collection - November 15, 2013
Library resources provider EBSCO Information Services has released eBook History Collection, a growing subscription package of eBook titles concentrated in the various aspects of World History that is a strong complement to any academic collection. eBook History Collection includes more than 9,000 titles from leading… Read More
Swets appoints Ted van Dongen as Chief Technology Officer - November 15, 2013
Information services provider Swets, Netherlands, has announced the appointment of Ted van Dongen as its new Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Ted will be responsible for both IT and product development within the company. Ted brings a strong IT background in the publishing sector… Read More
ALA launches Policy Revolution initiative for libraries - November 15, 2013
The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) will immediately begin work on a national public policy agenda and action plan for U.S. libraries with support from a new grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Nearly $1 million in funding over… Read More
ProQuest launches information literacy solution to simplify research projects - November 14, 2013
Information resources and technologies provider ProQuest, US, has launched its new cloud-based information literacy solution, ProQuest Research Companion. The tool is a one-stop resource that guides high school, community college, and university students through research projects, helping them overcome typical barriers. Easy, intuitive, and informative,… Read More
