AMA names Elizabeth A. Jones as Senior VP, Periodic Publications - May 18, 2010
The American Medical Association (AMA) has named Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Jones as Senior Vice President, Periodic Publications. In her new role, Jones will serve as Publisher of JAMA/Archives, American Medical News, the Journal of Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness and other AMA periodic publications. Jones… Read More
Freelancing job at Scope eKnowledge Center – Editor - May 18, 2010
Scope eKnowledge Center is calling for applications from freelancing editors. The Candidate should be a thorough professional with the ability to draft business e-mails, presentations, case studies and other communication material surrounding a conference / event. The candidate should assist in the preparation of presentations and/or speeches geared toward prospective… Read More
Springer extends print-on-demand MyCopy service to Europe - May 18, 2010
STM publisher Springer Science+Business Media has extended its MyCopy service to library users in Europe, with immediate effect. The move follows the successful launch of the service in the US and Canada. The MyCopy offer will be valid for more than 15,000 electronic Springer books published… Read More
Portico to preserve Begell House’s entire collection of e-journals - May 18, 2010
Non-profit electronic archiving service provider Portico, US, has announced an agreement with Begell House to preserve the latter’s entire collection of 38 e-journals. Begell House is a publisher of books and journals in both print and electronic form. These publications provide the latest research in the… Read More
Open University and partners develop new software to help students and universities manage academic references - May 18, 2010
The Open University and its partners have developed a free software to help students and universities manage academic references more easily. Funded by JISC, and made in collaboration with RefWorks, MyReferences is part of the Technology Enhanced Learning supporting students to achieve Academic Rigour (TELSTAR) project.… Read More
Franklin Electronic Publishers release visual dictionary applications for Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices - May 18, 2010
Electronic handheld information provider Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. has announced the release of 12 visual dictionary translation applications for use with Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch mobile digital devices. While Franklin has provided language solutions on its proprietary devices, the company is now releasing ViDICTO+… Read More
