Cambridge University Press’ new project to improve discoverability of library resources - January 17, 2017
Academic publisher Cambridge University Press has reportedly embarked on a huge project to improve the discoverability of resources and ensure that the MARC (MAchine-readable cataloging) records across all eBooks are impeccable. A MARC record is the bibliographic record a library needs for their online catalogues –… Read More
Endocrine Society unveils first OA journal – Journal of the Endocrine Society - January 17, 2017
The Endocrine Society has unveiled the first issue of its Open Access scholarly publication the Journal of the Endocrine Society (JES), marking the first time the Society has introduced a new journal under its ownership in nearly 30 years. Endocrine Society Past-President Dr. J. Larry Jameson,… Read More
eLife announces new collaborations to simplify submission for authors - January 17, 2017
eLife, the non-profit initiative inspired by research funders and led by scientists, is integrating new authoring tools into its submission system to give authors more choice about how they submit their work. eLife aims to help scientists accelerate discovery by operating a platform for research… Read More
ProQuest integrates text and video in seamless search for improved contextual discovery - January 16, 2017
One fast, comprehensive search now encompasses content in the ProQuest platform and Alexander Street's popular Academic Video Online, connecting researchers seamlessly to documentaries, training videos, journal articles, news, dissertations, primary sources, ebooks and more in one place. Subscribers to the ProQuest platform and Academic Video Online… Read More
ASTM International joins NFAIS as a new member - January 16, 2017
The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAISTM), a global non-profit membership organisation serving the information services community, has announced that ASTM International has joined NFAIS as a new member. ASTM International, based in West Conshohocken, PA, is one of the… Read More
Dr. Y.S. Chandrashekhar named new Editor-in-Chief of JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging - January 16, 2017
The American College of Cardiology has named Dr. Y.S. Chandrashekhar as the new editor-in-chief of JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging. JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging publishes research articles on current and future clinical applications of non-invasive and invasive imaging techniques and is ranked among the top ten cardiovascular journals… Read More
