A network of four academic libraries in Berlin opt for Ex Libris Alma - May 7, 2015
Library automation services provider Ex Libris Group has announced that a network of four university libraries in Berlin, Germany, has chosen Ex Libris Alma to provide unified resource management. The network is comprised of the Freie Universität Berlin, the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the Technische Universität Berlin,… Read More
Elsevier launches Knovel Quick Search for AutoCAD - May 6, 2015
STM publisher Elsevier has announced the launch of Knovel Quick Search for AutoCAD. Available to customers at no cost, the feature rich, easy-to-use search plugin connects Knovel's essential insights with one of the most widely used CAD software programs in engineering markets. This integration significantly improves… Read More
SAGE launches streaming video collections to support pedagogical, curricular and research needs - May 6, 2015
Academic and professional publisher SAGE has announced the launch of SAGE Video, streaming video collections designed to support a range of needs across higher education, including pedagogical use in undergraduate teaching and learning and higher-level academic study and research. Celebrating 50 years as a social and… Read More
Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition transfers to BioMed Central - May 6, 2015
Open access publisher BioMed Central will publish the Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition. The journal was first published in 1983 and in transferring to the open access publisher it joins the growing number of global health journals within the portfolio. BioMed Central and the… Read More
EBSCO unveils customisable newsletter tool to help professionals share content efficiently - May 6, 2015
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has announced the availability of its newsletter builder tool that lets corporate librarians and information professionals share information with stakeholders across their organisations via customized e-newsletters. EBSCO Newsletter Builder enables professionals in corporations of all sizes to find focused content from known… Read More
New COAR Executive Board elected - May 6, 2015
The election of the new Executive Board (2015 – 2018) took place at the COAR General Assembly on April 14, 2015. The new Board, which has been expanded from three to six members, reflects the increasingly international nature of COAR with representatives from Europe, Africa, Latin… Read More