Blackboard and Buckinghamshire New University expand partnership for online and mobile learning - November 5, 2012
Enterprise technology and innovative solutions provider Blackboard Inc., US, has announced that Buckinghamshire New University is expanding its use of Blackboard as a strategic partner in online learning. The move is part of the University's plan to create a comprehensive online platform for its students. … Read More
Publishers ordered to pay $3 million in Gergia State University copyright case - November 5, 2012
In a final order in the Georgia State E-reserves case, Cambridge University Press vs. Patton, Judge Orinda Evans directed the publisher plaintiffs to pay the defendants nearly $3 million in legal fees and costs, including $2,861,348.71 in attorneys’ fees and $85,746.39 in other court costs, it… Read More
UBM TechWeb and UBM DeusM launch new online community for IT decision makers - November 5, 2012
Business information provider UBM TechWeb, US, and UBM DeusM have announced the launch of Enterprise Conversation, a new online community for IT decision makers looking to derive the greatest value and innovation from their technology and infrastructure investments. Enterprise Conversation will… Read More
Mendeley report explains importance of OA publishing for developing countries - November 2, 2012
UK-based startup Mendeley has published the Global Research Report, which reportedly reveals which countries study the hardest, and why open access (OA) is critical for lower-income countries. The report seeks to provide an analysis of 2 million scholars’ research activity in relation to economic indicators and… Read More
UK government stands up for open access with £10 million funding boost - November 2, 2012
In line with the UK government's commitment to free and open access to publicly-funded research, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts recently announced a £10 million cash injection to the top 30 UK research-intensive institutions, to aid the transition to open access and compliance with the new Research Council UK… Read More
EBSCO Publishing releases two new grade-appropriate e-book subscription collections for the school market - November 2, 2012
Electronic research databases provider EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO), US, has announced two new grade-appropriate e-book subscription collections for the school market. eBook K-8 Collection and eBook High School Collection are available for schools looking to find full-text e-books specifically catered to their needs. The collections align with… Read More
