OCLC acquires library solution EZproxy from Useful Utilities - January 15, 2008
Global library cooperative Online Computer Library Center, Inc. (OCLC), US, has announced that it has acquired EZproxy, a software for serving library patrons remotely, from Useful Utilities, US. Useful Utilities founder Chris Zagar will join OCLC as a full-time consultant. Zagar, a librarian at the Maricopa… Read More
SirsiDynix launches new browser-based software for K-12 library staff - January 15, 2008
Library technology solutions provider SirsiDynix, US, has announced the availability of SirsiDynix StaffWeb, a new solution for K-12 libraries. The new, easy-to-use software solution will allow school librarians and media specialists to carry out primary circulation, cataloging, reporting and administration tasks and transactions using only a… Read More
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Science Service re-launches under the name Society for Science & the Public - January 14, 2008
Non-profit organisation Science Service, US, has been re-launched under the name Society for Science & the Public (SSP). Established in 1921, SSP is a leading advocate for the understanding and appreciation of science. Under the new name, the organisation will continue to own and administer the… Read More
London medical schools opt for BMJ Group’ information resources - January 14, 2008
Medical publisher BMJ Group, UK, has announced that a consortium of the libraries of the five London medical schools (Imperial College London, King's College London, Queen Mary University of London, St George's University of London and UCL) has purchased a range of evidence based information resources… Read More
LexisNexis launches new online service, LexisNexis Statistical DataSets - January 14, 2008
Information solutions provider LexisNexis, US, has announced the release of a new online service, LexisNexis Statistical DataSets, which will enable researchers to build statistical tables from multiple sources in a single interface. It can be added to the LexisNexis Statistical service or it can be accessed… Read More
