UC division, BioRAFT, NPG launch survey to study lab safety - June 15, 2012
The University of California Center for Laboratory Safety, BioRAFT and Nature Publishing Group have joined forces to launch an international survey to identify issues impacting laboratory safety. The survey invites researchers to anonymously answer questions about lab safety practices and attitudes. The results will provide information… Read More
Libraries in Australia begin pilot projects to implement OCLC WorldShare Management Services - June 15, 2012
Global library cooperative OCLC, US, has announced that libraries in Australia have began pilot projects to implement OCLC WorldShare Management Services just weeks after the company began operating a new data center in Sydney. OCLC WorldShare Management Services is the cooperative’s new cloud-based approach to managing… Read More
Thieme publishes latest version of Nowinski’s Sophisticated 3D Neuro-anatomy Atlas - June 15, 2012
STM publisher Thieme Publishing Group, Germany, has announced a new version of Nowinski's sophisticated 3D neuro-anatomy atlas. Synthesizing science and art, ‘The Human Brain in 1969 Pieces,’ recently published by Thieme, is an updated version of ‘The Human Brain in 1492 Pieces,’ a highly sophisticated 3D… Read More
Semantico appoints Barry Dunne as Business Development Director, Journals - June 15, 2012
UK-based online publishing services provider Semantico Ltd has announced the appointment of Barry Dunne as Business Development Director, Journals. Barry is a well respected industry professional with vast experience in directing global accounts for leading STM publishers. He is also an experienced sales performance consultant… Read More
Cengage Learning named Learning Impact 2012 Gold Award Winner for MindLinks service - June 15, 2012
Cengage Learning, a US-based provider of teaching, learning and research solutions, has been named a Learning Impact 2012 Gold Award Winner from the IMS Global Learning Consortium (IMS) for its MindLinks service. Cengage Learning MindLinks received the designation in the new and R&D initiatives category at… Read More
WebJunction receives IMLS grant to support libraries’ roles in national broadband adoption efforts - June 15, 2012
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced a $250,000 award to WebJunction to work with state libraries in Illinois, Mississippi, and West Virginia; federal policy makers; and the national nonprofit Connect2Compete to help national digital literacy efforts effectively work with libraries to plan… Read More
