Encyclopedia of Life Open Access Support Project begins next phase with new eligibility criteria - July 2, 2013
The new phase of the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) Open Access Support Project (EOASP) started July 1, 2013, with some slight changes in eligibility criteria. The aim of the EOASP project is to increase the data flow into EOL, promulgate the open access publishing model… Read More
IMLS and CMS to partner with libraries to meet public demand for information on Health Insurance Marketplace - July 2, 2013
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), together with representatives from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), met with library representatives to hear more about what librarians can do to get ready to respond to patron requests for assistance in navigating new health… Read More
California State University San Marcos opts for Ex Libris’ Alma and Primo for resource management and discovery - July 2, 2013
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that California State University San Marcos has selected the Alma library management service and the Primo discovery and delivery solution. The university library will consolidate library operations under Alma, which will replace a number of… Read More
EBSCO and Innovative Interfaces announce expanded strategic partnership - July 1, 2013
Library resources provider EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), US, and Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (Innovative) have expanded their strategic partnership designed to improve access to library resources. The expanded partnership will incorporate catalogue functionality within the EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) experience including real-time circulation status checking, enabling end… Read More
ProQuest names Rafael Sidi as General Manager, ProQuest Information Solutions - July 1, 2013
Information resources and technologies provider ProQuest, US, has announced the appointment of information industry veteran Rafael Sidi as General Manager, ProQuest Information Solutions. In his new role, Sidi will lead strategic development of the company’s content-rich solutions for academic markets globally. He comes to ProQuest… Read More
The BMJ rises to 4th place in global rankings of most cited general medical journals - July 1, 2013
The BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal) has risen from sixth to fourth place in the international rankings of the most influential general medical journals in the world, show new figures on research citations (impact factor) for 2012. The BMJ has now overtaken two heavyweight US… Read More
