RSMeans’ publication Building Construction Cost Data celebrates 70 years - November 11, 2011
Construction cost information provider RSMeans, US, part of Reed Construction Data, has announced the 70th anniversary of its first publication, the industry-acclaimed Building Construction Cost Data (BCCD). Released in 1942 with just 1,000 cost line items, Building Construction Cost Data has become one of the… Read More
Access Knowledgespeak using your smartphones and mobile devices via Myscoope.com - November 11, 2011
Mobile access for Knowledgespeak is now available in a mobile browser version and a Java application version. Smartphones and Tablets – We publish a mobile browser version for smartphones and tablet PCs. This is accessible at www.myscoope.com, a site designed specifically for all types of… Read More
Tutoring site settles copyright and trademark infringement claims of higher education publishers - November 10, 2011
Five major higher education publishers have entered into a settlement with the online tutoring site Student of Fortune, Inc. to resolve claims for copyright and trademark infringement. The publishers include The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Cengage Learning,… Read More
OCLC webinar examines streamlined methods for scanning collections at user requests - November 10, 2011
Library information provider OCLC Research, US, recently conducted a webinar that featured streamlined methods for scanning and delivering digital copies of special collections materials at the request of users. Changes in technology and the increased visibility of special collections have resulted in a deluge of… Read More
Confederation of Open Access Repositories launches new website - November 10, 2011
The Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR) has announced the launch of its new website. The website includes fresh content, added Web2.0 functionality, and an updated look and feel. The site, http://www.coar-repositories.org, reflects a great deal of input from members. In… Read More
Access Knowledgespeak using your smartphones and mobile devices via Myscoope.com - November 10, 2011
Mobile access for Knowledgespeak is now available in a mobile browser version and a Java application version. Smartphones and Tablets – We publish a mobile browser version for smartphones and tablet PCs. This is accessible at www.myscoope.com, a site designed specifically for all types of… Read More
