Chicago Public Library selects Ingram’s comprehensive library service solutions to support large-scale PDA pilot for print books - October 16, 2013
Ingram Content Group Inc., has announced that the Chicago Public Library has selected its comprehensive library service solutions to support a large-scale Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA) pilot for print books. The innovative Chicago Public Library program puts the power of content selection into patrons' hands.… Read More
ScienceDirect offers ability to view 3D datasets next to the published online articles - October 16, 2013
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, and Kitware, a worldwide leader in developing advanced visualization technologies, has announced that Elsevier journals offer the opportunity to upload 3D datasets when submitting a paper for publication. This way, once published, readers can interactively explore 3D datasets next to the online… Read More
University of Mannheim Library selects Ex Libris’ Alma library management solution - October 15, 2013
Library technology solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that the University of Mannheim has opted for the Alma library management solution. One of the leading economic and social science libraries in Germany, with a record of continuing innovation, the University of Mannheim joins over 170… Read More
DeSales University and Salus University select Vital Source e-learning platform for physician assistant curricula - October 15, 2013
Ingram Content Group Inc., a US-based provider of physical and digital services to the book industry, has announced that DeSales University and Salus University have selected Ingram's VitalSource Bookshelf e-learning platform to enhance the interactive learning tools, curriculum and content for students in their physician assistant… Read More
IEEE initiates new standards working groups - October 15, 2013
Technical professional organisation IEEE has announced its new working groups will immediately kick off the development process to create standards for the EPEAT registry. In July, IEEE announced its plan to move the IEEE 1680 standards forward. Since then, working groups have been established for… Read More
Langston University selects Serials Solutions to streamline library management - October 14, 2013
Langston University has selected Serials Solutions, a ProQuest business to help streamline and improve e-resource management and usage data assessment at its library. The addition of management services, 360 Counter and 360 Resource Manager, will simplify formerly complex tasks, empowering the library staff to focus on… Read More