Elsevier divests local author books portfolio in Brazil to GEN - August 6, 2019
Elsevier, a global information analytics business specialising in science and health, part of RELX, has sold its Portuguese-language books portfolio in Brazil to Grupo Editorial Nacional (GEN). Elsevier also signed an agreement to license the translation and distribution of certain Elsevier titles in Portuguese to GEN.… Read More
Karger Publishers taking steps to advance the transition to Open Access in scholarly publishing - August 6, 2019
The future of science is “open,” and Karger Publishers supports Open Access (OA) and the broader concepts of Open Research espoused by various organisations and funding bodies. The Switzerland-based company is actively taking steps to advance OA and Open Research, also known as Open Science,… Read More
Dr. Cathrin Weinstein appointed Managing Director of Thieme USA - August 6, 2019
Dr. Cathrin Weinstein has been appointed Managing Director of Thieme USA, with immediate effect. The company, based in New York, is one of four international subsidiaries of Thieme Group. Dr. Cathrin Weinstein will be responsible for operations and business performance at Thieme USA and will work… Read More
Macmillan Learning unveils new first editions in Humanities, Social Sciences and STEM for upcoming academic year - August 6, 2019
Educational publisher Macmillan Learning has announced the availability of their new, first-edition textbooks and courseware for the 2019 - 2020 academic year. As part of the company’s ongoing investment in authors and engaging content, Macmillan Learning launched new course materials and software for humanities, social sciences… Read More
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology chooses Ex Libris campusM mobile platform - August 6, 2019
Ex Libris®, a ProQuest company, has announced that New Zealand’s Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has chosen the Ex Libris campusMTM cloud-based mobile platform to provide a mobile-accessible portal that will increase student engagement in campus life. The campusM platform will replace a home-grown solution. … Read More
Jisc enterprise OpenAthens opens applications for best publisher user experience award - August 6, 2019
The call for applications for best publisher user experience award is now open. OpenAthens has launched this award to inspire publishers across the globe to invest resource into developing the best user journey to content. The leading single sign-on provider is calling for applications from online publishers… Read More
