Science.gov introduces Image Search link - December 21, 2010
Science.gov, a gateway to government science information provided by US Government science agencies, has introduced an Image Search link under Special Collections to enable users to quickly find science images, including animal and plant, weather and space, and earth and sun images and more. The information… Read More
WIPO unveils online tool to assist in filing for trademark under Madrid system - December 21, 2010
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has launched an online tool called the Madrid System Goods & Services Manager (G&S Manager). The tool is projected to help trademark applicants in compiling the list of goods and services that must be submitted when filing an international application… Read More
Serials Solutions enhances Ulrichsweb interface - December 21, 2010
Serials Solutions, a US-based provider of tools and services for libraries and a business unit of ProQuest LLC, has announced the availability of an enhanced interface for its Ulrichsweb global serials intelligence service. Ulrichsweb is an integrated, continuously updated service that enables librarians and patrons to… Read More
Healthcare consumer confidence continues to decline, according to Thomson Reuters monthly index - December 21, 2010
Americans' confidence in their ability to obtain and afford healthcare continued to decline in November, falling another point, according to a consumer sentiment index produced by Thomson Reuters. The Thomson Reuters Consumer Healthcare Sentiment Index was launched in December 2009 with its baseline measurement set at… Read More
New ARL report ‘Fair Use Challenges in Academic and Research Libraries’ now available - December 21, 2010
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has announced the release of Fair Use Challenges in Academic and Research Libraries, a report that summarises research into the current application of fair use and other copyright exemptions to meet the missions of the US academic and research libraries.… Read More
US’ Federal Communications Commission expected to approve Net neutrality rules - December 21, 2010
The US' Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reportedly set to approve Net neutrality rules after the agency's two Democratic commissioners announced that they would vote in support of the order. Commissioner Mignon Clyburn and Michael Copps will reportedly vote in favour… Read More
