New mapFAST Mobile lets users search WorldCat.org from their smartphone or mobile browser - June 27, 2013
Computer library service OCLC has announced that the new mapFAST Mobile lets one search WorldCat.org from their smartphone or mobile browser for materials related to any location and find them in the nearest library. Available on the web and now as an Android app in… Read More
SciFinder offers API capabilities to streamline researchers’ workflows - June 26, 2013
Chemical information provider Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), a division of the American Chemical Society, has announced that the SciFinder interface now enables a range of APIs designed to streamline researchers' workflows. CAS has collaborated with several customers to develop API support for reaction, substance and reference… Read More
Thomson Reuters’ new clinical trial intelligence software solutions to enable R&D professionals to develop better, faster clinical trials - June 26, 2013
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters revealed two new clinical trial intelligence software solutions at the annual DIA meeting in Boston - Cortellis Clinical Trials Intelligence and Cortellis Site Performance Advisor. The new solutions are designed to optimise clinical trials, decrease time… Read More
EBSCO expertise allows libraries using Kuali OLE to incorporate discovery into the ILS implementation - June 26, 2013
The Kuali Foundation has announced EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) as one of its latest Kuali Commercial Affiliates (KCA) within the Kuali community. EBSCO will provide expertise in seamlessly integrating discovery services with the Kuali OLE (Open Library Environment) for enhanced access to both print and digital… Read More
ProQuest appoints Matthew Brine as VP and General Manager of Serials Solutions - June 26, 2013
Information resources and technologies provider ProQuest, US, has announced the appointment of Matthew Brine as Vice President and General Manager of Serials Solutions. In this role, Brine will provide the vision, strategy and global leadership to deliver discovery and management solutions to libraries. With more… Read More
McGraw-Hill Professional and The Institution of Engineering and Technology sign publishing deal - June 26, 2013
Print and digital engineering content provider McGraw-Hill Professional, US, has signed a new multi-year agreement with The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), a professional engineering organisation with more than 150,000 members in 127 countries. Under the agreement, McGraw-Hill Professional and The IET will jointly… Read More
