British Academy publishes series of 8 newly commissioned articles debating future of open access - July 2, 2013
The British Academy has published a series of 8 newly commissioned articles reflecting on the challenges and opportunities for humanities and social sciences open access publishing practices. Debating Open Access - edited by British Academy Vice-Presidents Professor Nigel Vincent and Professor Chris Wickham - demonstrates… Read More
UBM Tech launches new EE Times, the center of the global electronics engineering community - July 2, 2013
Business information provider UBM Tech, US, has announced the launch of the new EETimes.com, the community powerhouse engaging the global electronics industry. The completely restructured platform provides an environment that brings the audience into the conversation through moderated discussions, blogs, and social… Read More
Encyclopedia of Life Open Access Support Project begins next phase with new eligibility criteria - July 2, 2013
The new phase of the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) Open Access Support Project (EOASP) started July 1, 2013, with some slight changes in eligibility criteria. The aim of the EOASP project is to increase the data flow into EOL, promulgate the open access publishing model… Read More
IMLS and CMS to partner with libraries to meet public demand for information on Health Insurance Marketplace - July 2, 2013
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), together with representatives from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), met with library representatives to hear more about what librarians can do to get ready to respond to patron requests for assistance in navigating new health… Read More
California State University San Marcos opts for Ex Libris’ Alma and Primo for resource management and discovery - July 2, 2013
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that California State University San Marcos has selected the Alma library management service and the Primo discovery and delivery solution. The university library will consolidate library operations under Alma, which will replace a number of… Read More
EBSCO and Innovative Interfaces announce expanded strategic partnership - July 1, 2013
Library resources provider EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), US, and Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (Innovative) have expanded their strategic partnership designed to improve access to library resources. The expanded partnership will incorporate catalogue functionality within the EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) experience including real-time circulation status checking, enabling end… Read More