University of Leeds selects Ex Libris Alma and Primo solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making - September 7, 2018
Ex Libris®, a ProQuest company, has announced that the University of Leeds has selected the Ex Libris Alma® library services platform and Ex Libris Primo® discovery and delivery solution to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and support decision-making. Alma and Primo will replace the Innovative Sierra software.… Read More
ConTech 2018 is approaching within three months - September 6, 2018
The world of publishing has been forged from two great waves of technology - the invention of the printing press and the creation of the internet. Attendees of ConTech 2018 will get to grips with the next, third wave of technology that is already revolutionising the… Read More
Russian scientists gain access to Springer Nature content through national license agreement - September 6, 2018
Open research publisher Springer Nature and the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR) have signed a major agreement that will benefit researchers, post docs and students based at Russian research institutions. As of July 2018, Russian institutions now have access to all… Read More
NISO releases draft revised Transfer Code of Practice for public comment - September 6, 2018
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced the release of a draft revision to the Transfer Code of Practice, a NISO Recommended Practice, for public comment. Transfer contains guidelines to help publishers ensure that journal content that is transferred between parties remains easily accessible to… Read More
Sheridan expands PubFactory partnership with Digital Science - September 6, 2018
Publishing services provider Sheridan, a CJK Group company, has expanded its partnership with Digital Science to enable support for Dimensions badges and Figshare supplemental data widgets across the PubFactory hosting platform. In doing so, Sheridan continues to invest in providing the best possible experience for publishers… Read More
Gale and Maine State Library partner to provide free access to new digital resources - September 6, 2018
Gale, a Cengage company, and Maine State Library have partnered to provide nearly 1,000 school, academic and public libraries throughout Maine with free access to Gale digital resources. These new resources provide Maine residents and students with high-quality content that supports learning, research, business, career development… Read More
