ALA expresses concern on HarperCollins decision to restrict lending of e-books - March 15, 2011
The American Library Association (ALA) has expressed its concern over the recent decision by publisher HarperCollins to restrict the lending of e-books to a limited number of circulations per copy. According to the ALA, this announcement, at a time when libraries are coping with stagnant or… Read More
TechTarget launches new website for technology and business-focused applications professionals - March 15, 2011
Technology media company TechTarget, Inc., US, has announced the launch of SearchContentManagement.com, a comprehensive, problem-solving website for technology and business-focused applications professionals tasked with leading their companies' content management, collaboration and enterprise search efforts. Launching with over 100,000 registered members and several top advertisers, SearchContentManagement.com… Read More
Ebrary announces 2011 e-books Starter Packs - March 15, 2011
E-books and research technology provider ebrary, US, has announced the availability of its 2011 Starter Packs to help simplify the e-book selection process. With 25 new packages of perpetual archive (purchase) titles in high-use subject areas, Starter Packs claim to provide an ideal way for libraries… Read More
Future Science Ltd unveils online resource for bioanalytical community - March 15, 2011
Future Science Ltd, part of Future Science Group, UK, has launched Bioanalysis Zone - an interactive online resource for the bioanalytical community. Users of Bioanalysis Zone will be able to view featured articles, interviews, industry news, product listings and reviews, webinars, white… Read More
ASPB journals complete migration to HighWire Press’s H20 platform - March 15, 2011
The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) has announced that two of its premier plant biology journals - Plant Physiology and The Plant Cell - completed their migration to HighWire Press's new electronic publishing platform, H2O, earlier this month. HighWire, the online hosting platform for more… Read More
US National Library of Medicine celebrates 175 years of information innovation - March 15, 2011
The year 2011 marks the 175th anniversary of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health. Claimed to be the world's largest medical library and the producer of electronic information resources used by millions of people every day, NLM has changed… Read More
