Outsell/Springer report examines ROI metrics for STM content in e-formats - March 30, 2010
STM publisher Springer, Germany, recently commissioned a report from US-based research and advisory firm Outsell. The report, titled ‘Establishing Value and ROI: Investing in STM E-Journals and E-Books’ , seeks to provide guidance for information managers looking to establish the value proposition… Read More
Elsevier journal brings out special issue to mark 10th anniversary - March 30, 2010
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced that its Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice (JEBDP) will celebrate its 10th anniversary by distributing a special March 2010 issue on restorative dentistry to faculty members, senior dental students and all dental residents in the US. Co-sponsored by Nobel Biocare… Read More
2010 EBSCO/ALA Conference Sponsorship award winners announced - March 30, 2010
The American Library Association (ALA) and EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) have announced the winners of the 2010 EBSCO/ALA Conference Sponsorship awards. The seven awards, each in the amount of $1,000, are presented annually to professional librarians who are members of the ALA, enabling them to attend… Read More
Emerald announces compliance with Release 3 of COUNTER - March 30, 2010
Academic and professional literature publisher Emerald Group Publishing Limited, UK, has announced that it is compliant with release 3 of the COUNTER (Counting Online Usage of Networked Electronic Resources) code of practice. COUNTER is an international initiative serving librarians, publishers and intermediaries for recording and reporting… Read More
Thomson Reuters presents whitepaper on formation of Health Information Exchanges - March 30, 2010
Information services provider Thomson Reuters, US, has announced the release of a whitepaper titled ‘Statewide Health Information Exchange: Best Practice Insights from the Field’. The paper outlines 10 best practices for implementing statewide Health Information Exchanges (HIEs). With $400 million in federal funding for local governments… Read More
Keith Fox named President of McGraw-Hill Construction - March 30, 2010
Information services provider McGraw-Hill Companies, US, has announced the appointment of Keith Fox as president of McGraw-Hill Construction, a provider of design and construction information and intelligence in North America. Keith most recently was president of BusinessWeek. In his new position, Keith… Read More
