CRC Press named exclusive publisher and distributor of HIMSS books - September 18, 2015
STM publisher CRC Press has teamed up with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) to become the exclusive publisher and distributor of HIMSS books. HIMSS is a global voice, advisor and thought leader of health transformation through health IT. Founded… Read More
BMJ opens new office in Beijing, supports healthcare improvement in China - September 18, 2015
Global healthcare knowledge provider BMJ has opened an office in Beijing, China. BMJ's incorporation in China will help it to serve its Chinese partners with its journals, clinical decision support tools, medical education and quality improvement solutions, for which there is a growing demand among the… Read More
Cengage Learning named preferred content provider for University of Arkansas System eVersity - September 18, 2015
Global education company Cengage Learning has been named the preferred content provider for the University of ArkansasSystem eVersity. eVersity, the UA System's fully online university offering a flexible, affordable way to earn workforce-relevant degrees, will offer Cengage Learning's award-winning content, access to the Gale Career Transitions… Read More
Ex Libris and D2L collaborate to improve teaching and learning experience in higher education - September 18, 2015
Library automation solutions Ex Libris Group has announced that it will be collaborating with D2L (formerly Desire2Learn) as a member of the D2L Brightspace Partner Network. This partnership will enable institutions that use the new Ex Libris Leganto reading-list solution and the Brightspace™ learning management platform… Read More
Frankfurt Book Fair announces line-up for 29th International Rights Directors Meeting - September 17, 2015
The Frankfurt Book Fair (14 - 18 October 2015) has announced the line-up for the 29th International Rights Directors Meeting (RDM). This year’s meeting, which is sponsored by Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), will take place from 2.00 – 5.00pm on October 13 in Room Dimension (Hall… Read More
Austrian Academic Library Consortium and Austrian Science Fund sign Springer Compact deal - September 17, 2015
STM publisher Springer and the Austrian Academic Library Consortium (AALC/Kooperation E-Medien Österreich/KEMÖ) have finalised a wide-ranging agreement for a new Springer Compact deal running from 2016 through 2018. Springer Compact combines reading and open access publishing in one annual fee. Consortium members gain access to over… Read More