Oxford University Press launches offsite mobile access support for mobile journals users - June 7, 2012
Academic publisher Oxford University Press (OUP), UK, has announced that users of its mobile-optimised journals service can now authorise their mobile devices for offsite access to institutional subscriptions. While connected to the institution’s network, by choosing ‘Authorize this Device’ on any journal’s mobile homepage, institutional… Read More
BMJ Group appoints Dr James Cave as editor in chief of The Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin - June 7, 2012
Medical information provider BMJ Group, UK, has announced the appointment of Dr James Cave, a practising GP in Newbury, Berkshire, as the new editor in chief of The Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB). The position of editor in chief is a first for the recently redesigned… Read More
CALJ members express concern over cuts to Library and Archives Canada and the National Archival development programme - June 7, 2012
Dr. Frits Pannekoek, the newly-elected President of the Canadian Association of Learned Journals (CALJ), recently addressed a strongly worded letter to Prime Minister Harper and Heritage Minister James Moore, in which, he expressed the deep concern of CALJ members at recent cuts to Library and Archives… Read More
German library consortium’s union catalogue now fully searchable via Primo Central - June 7, 2012
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that the German library consortium Gemeinsamer Bibliotheksverbund (Common Library Network, or GBV) will now offer its users online access to its extensive union catalogue via the Primo Central Index of scholarly e-content. Comprising over 34… Read More
Lund University Libraries and ARL seek proposals for Library Assessment Seminar and LibQUAL+ Share Fair programme - June 7, 2012
Lund University Libraries and the Association of Research Libraries are seeking proposals for the Library Assessment Seminar and LibQUAL+ Share Fair programme to be held at Lund University, Sweden, on September 20, 2012. Proposal submission and registration is now open. The morning program will feature… Read More
EBSCO Publishing releases EBSCO Discovery Service API, makes it easier for libraries to create custom discovery solution - June 6, 2012
Electronic research databases provider EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO), US, has announced the release of EBSCO Discovery Service API (EDS API), representing the new standard for comprehensive content and an array of intricate software features and functionality. EDS API enables libraries to use their own portals or website… Read More
