Elsevier announces ‘Apps for Science’ challenge - April 8, 2011
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the launch of the 'Apps for Science' challenge. The 'Apps for Science' challenge is an international competition challenging software developers to create customised applications that enhance information search and discovery for researchers. Elsevier is challenging developers in Australia, Germany,… Read More
Alexander Street Press set to launch online repository of academic video titles - April 8, 2011
Electronic publisher Alexander Street Press, US, has announced plans to launch an integrated online repository of academic video titles. Already the publisher of 10 distinct, discipline-specific streaming video collections containing more than 8,000 films, Alexander Street intends to rapidly expand its offerings to more than 10,000… Read More
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt names Russ Carlson as Executive VP of its Enterprise Solutions Group - April 8, 2011
Global education provider Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) has announced the appointment of Russ Carlson as Executive Vice President of its Enterprise Solutions Group. In his new position, Carlson will develop, drive and execute a cohesive, end-to-end strategy for K-12 learning solutions across the country. HMH's… Read More
Attention Subscribers – www.myscoope.com lets you access Knowledgespeak using your mobile devices - April 8, 2011
Mobile access for Knowledgespeak is now available via our new beta application, SCOOPE STM Mobile. Subscribers on the move can now gain easy access to Knowledgespeak through a reader-friendly mobile phone interface. This application is uniquely available in two versions:… Read More
Gale offers free access to six online resources during National Library Week - April 7, 2011
Gale, part of Cengage Learning, is offering free access to six online resources for use by any library during the National Library Week. Free access runs through National Library Week, from April 10 - 24, 2010. Librarians can download the widget to their homepage by visiting… Read More
RIN completes case studies on information practices of humanities researchers - April 7, 2011
The UK's Research Information Network (RIN) has completed a second series of case studies to provide a detailed analysis of how humanities researchers discover, use, create and manage their information resources. The project focuses on the behaviours and needs of researchers working in a number of… Read More
