British Library study supports electronic clearance of orphan works - September 16, 2011
The British Library, the national library of the UK, as part of the wider EU funded ARROW (Accessible Registries of Rights Information and Orphan Works) project, has published a study into rights clearance and mass digitisation. The study examines the issue of orphan works. 'Seeking New… Read More
Pearson acquires Connections Education - September 16, 2011
Education services provider Pearson, US, has announced the acquisition of Connections Education from an investor group led by Apollo Management, L.P. Through its Connections Academy business, the company operates online or ‘virtual’ public schools in 21 states in the US - serving more than 40,000 students… Read More
American Association of School Librarians opens registration for national conference virtual component - September 16, 2011
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has announced that registration is now open for the AASL’s virtual component to its national conference. The AASL11 Virtual Conference will offer national conference attendees and those following the activity from… Read More
Three new members elected to Wiley’s Board of Directors - September 16, 2011
Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc, US, has elected three new members to its Board of Directors. Effective immediately, Wiley's shareholders have elected Mari J. Baker, Dr. Jean-Lou Chameau, and Dr. Linda Katehi to its Board of Directors. All three were elected for the first time.… Read More
HARRASSOWITZ announces 2011 Charleston Conference Scholarship winner - September 16, 2011
HARRASSOWITZ, a full-service subscription agent and bookseller, Germany, has awarded its 2011 Charleston Conference Scholarship to Ariel Vanderpool, Resource Acquisitions Specialist III at Stanford University Lane Medical Library, CA. The scholarship supports attendance at this year’s Charleston Conference, scheduled to be held from November 2-5, 2011,… Read More
Access Knowledgespeak using your smartphones and mobile devices via Myscoope.com - September 16, 2011
Mobile access for Knowledgespeak is now available in a mobile browser version and a Java application version. Smartphones and Tablets – We publish a mobile browser version for smartphones and tablet PCs. This is accessible at www.myscoope.com, a site designed specifically for all types of… Read More
