EBSCO and Stacks Inc. release Stacks, a user-focused web platform that creates the best library experience possible - September 23, 2016
Libraries can now change the look and feel of their websites instantly with the release of Stacks, a hosted, turnkey web content management system designed specifically for libraries. Stacks is available through EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), empowering libraries to engage their patrons… Read More
Thomson Reuters reinvents keyword search technology, makes intellectual property searches more intuitive and comprehensive - September 22, 2016
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters reinvented search technology for intellectual property (IP) researchers in its latest update to Thomson Innovation, the premiere IP research and analysis solution. Thomson Innovation brings together the world's most comprehensive international patent coverage and the industry's… Read More
New ‘results free’ peer-review process to be piloted for academic publishing - September 21, 2016
The open access journal, BMC Psychology, has announced it will launch the first ever randomised controlled trial to find out if a 'results free' peer-review process can help reduce publication bias. 'Results free' means that reviewers of research manuscripts submitted for publication will not be able… Read More
CERN in deal with leading scientific publishers and learned societies to extend SCOAP3 initiative for three more years - September 21, 2016
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, and the 'host organisation' of SCOAP3 has announced that it has signed contracts with 10 leading scientific publishers and learned societies to extend this Open Access initiative for three more years. This was the last step for this unique… Read More
Simon Fraser University selects Ex Libris Alma and Primo - September 20, 2016
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris® Group has announced that Simon Fraser University (SFU), located in British Columbia, Canada, has chosen the Ex Libris Alma® library management service and Primo® discovery and delivery platform. These solutions will replace SFU's Millennium system from Innovative, which has been… Read More
Society for Scholarly Publishing announces three engaging seminars for scholarly communication professionals - September 20, 2016
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) will offer three engaging seminars for scholarly communication professionals. These events will be held at the American Geophysical Union in Washington, DC, October 4-5. On October 4, a full-day seminar titled, Develop Somebody-Even Yourself: Mentorship, Career Development and Networking… Read More
