New Figshare report provides new insights into the global state of open data - October 26, 2016
Figshare, an online digital repository for academic research, has released the results of its global survey of 2,000 researchers and report, "The State of Open Data," to assess the global landscape around open data and sharing practices. This report has been supported by parent company Read More
SCOAP3’ annual online Forum to present achievements to date, current status and future plans - October 26, 2016
SCOAP3 is hosting its annual online Forum - an open event presenting achievements to date, current status and future plans. The Forum also offers an opportunity to ask questions, and give suggestions, to representatives of the SCOAP3 international governance and the operations team at CERN. … Read More
McGraw-Hill Education names Diane Adams as Chief Human Resources Officer - October 26, 2016
Learning science company McGraw-Hill Education has announced that Diane Adams will join the company as its Chief Human Resources Officer, effective October 31, reporting to David Levin, President and CEO. Adams, who brings more than 20 years of experience leading companies through periods of transition and… Read More
Jenny Machida appointed to PLOS Board of Directors - October 26, 2016
Open access journal publisher PLOS has announced that Jenny Machida has joined the PLOS Board of Directors, effective October 21, 2016. According to Board Chairman Gary Ward, Machida's deep business knowledge with a focus on strategy, growth and organisation performance will greatly contribute to PLOS… Read More
Semantico announces integration of Scolaris digital publishing platform with PaperHive - October 26, 2016
Semantico, suppliers of digital publishing solutions to the scholarly and professional market, has announced that their Scolaris digital publishing solution is now fully integrated with market-leading scholarly publishing tool, PaperHive. The integration will help publishers using Scolaris to develop new revenue streams through increased usage, while… Read More
Jönköping University Library selects Ex Libris Alma and Primo to help fulfill strategic plan - October 26, 2016
Ex Libris®, a ProQuest company, has announced that Sweden's Jönköping University has chosen the Ex Libris Alma® library management service and Ex Libris Primo® discovery and delivery solution to help the library improve services and create new ones that will enhance the teaching, learning and research… Read More