ACM’s new e-books series to cover entire spectrum of Computer Science topics - January 16, 2014
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has initiated a new publishing venture aimed at filling the need for outstanding computer science books. This new series, called ACM Books, complements ACM's current journals and conference publishing activities. It is targeted at the growing computing community, including authors,… Read More
John Wiley & Sons Inc. partners with WiserTogether to improve healthcare decision making for employees - January 16, 2014
WiserTogether, Inc., a cloud-based, consumer-focused health decision-making platform, has announced that publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc. will offer Wiser Health to US-based colleagues and family members. Wiser Health helps healthcare consumers find the best care – not just the lowest cost. The patented platform… Read More
EBSCO Industries President and CEO F. Dixon Brooke Jr. announces retirement, Tim Collins to succeed Brooke - January 16, 2014
After four decades at Elton B. Stephens Co. (EBSCO), President and CEO F. Dixon Brooke Jr. announced his plans to retire at the end of this current fiscal year, June 30, 2014. Brooke joined EBSCO in 1973, and has spent the past eight and a half years serving as President… Read More
SAE International completes asset purchase of ARINC Industry Activities (IA) division - January 16, 2014
Engineers and technical experts association SAE International has announced the completion of an asset purchase of the ARINC Industry Activities (IA) Division. The acquisition strengthens SAE International’s global footprint within the technical standards arena, helping to further support the entire aerospace industry. The newly acquired… Read More
The Optical Society names Michael D. Duncan as Senior Science Advisor - January 16, 2014
The Optical Society (OSA) has announced that Michael D. Duncan will join their staff as a senior science advisor. In his new role, Duncan will provide strategic direction on the scientific and technical aspects of OSA’s wide range of programs and services for optics and photonics… Read More
ALCTS/bepress Digital Commons Midwinter Symposium to focus on public access to federally funded research - January 16, 2014
“Here There Be Dragons: Public Access to Federally Funded Research,” a Midwinter Symposium co-presented by the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) and bepress Digital Commons offers a unique opportunity to explore the complex issues surrounding the collection, organisation, delivery and preservation of federally… Read More
