Elsevier launches Postdoc Free Access Program, a new initiative designed to help early career researchers - November 15, 2012
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the launch of the Postdoc Free Access Program, a new initiative designed to help early career researchers who are in between research positions stay up-to-date in their field. For scholars who have recently received their PhD and currently do… Read More
UBM Tech unveils EE Times University, a live digital educational experience to scale engineering know-how - November 15, 2012
Business information provider UBM Tech, US, has launched EE Times University, a six-month, free live digital educational experience for design engineers. The University is designed by EE Times, an independent engineering resource for design decision makers in the electronics industry. EE… Read More
Universita La Sapienza in Italy selects EBSCO Discovery Service - November 14, 2012
Electronic research databases provider EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO), US, has announced that the Universita La Sapienza in Italy has chosen EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS). Universita La Sapienza University claims to be one of the largest universities in Europe. EDS will play a major role in consolidating its… Read More
Goodreads and OCLC expand strategic partnership - November 14, 2012
Library information provider OCLC, US, has announced that it has expanded its strategic partnership with Goodreads, the world's largest site for readers and book recommendations, to help provide greater visibility for all libraries. The new agreement pledges to improve Goodreads members' experience of finding fresh,… Read More
CTB/McGraw-Hill unveils performance assessment authoring system - November 14, 2012
CTB/McGraw-Hill, an educational assessment partner, has announced the launch of Acuity Performance Task System, a new performance assessment authoring system and item bank. The product is projected to enable teachers to evaluate project-based learning across multiple subjects using meaningful, research-based assessment methods. This expansive new suite… Read More
Utica College selects eBooks on EBSCOhost - November 9, 2012
Electronic research databases provider EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO), US, has announced that Utica College has chosen eBooks on EBSCOhost to grow its e-book collection. The college was looking to expand its electronic collection and although they looked at other e-book vendors, the site's familiarity and positive experience… Read More