Google previewing ‘infinite bookcase’ to organise digital books - October 19, 2011
Internet search services provider Google, Inc., US, is previewing an 'infinite digital bookcase' concept that seeks to organise vast libraries of digital titles. Instead of placing the books on a traditional bookcase, covers are placed on an infinite 3D helix. The books are organised into 28… Read More
Pearson releases latest version of EQUELLA digital repository - October 19, 2011
Education services provider Pearson, US, has released EQUELLA 5.1, the latest version of the digital repository that enables users to search, create and manage content online. The announcement was made at EDUCAUSE 2011, the annual conference of the world's leaders in education technology. EQUELLA provides… Read More
JISC webinar on curriculum design opens for registration - October 18, 2011
The UK's Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) has announced the second in its new series of free online seminars in which experts share advice on technology issues for education and research. The regular 'webinars' are short one hour sessions focused on providing practical advice on… Read More
ACRL accepting proposals for 2012 Spring Virtual Institute - October 18, 2011
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is accepting proposals for the association's 2012 Spring Virtual Institute, 'Extending Reach, Proving Value: Collaborations Strengthen Communities.' Submissions will be accepted through December 15, 2011. Complete details are available online at http://tinyurl.com/yecz4gm. Scheduled… Read More
Informative sessions on Japan, half year on from the disaster, and self publishing presented at Frankfurt Book Fair - October 18, 2011
The Frankfurt Book Fair and the Japanese Consul General hosted a very informative session entitled 'Japan – half year on from the disaster.' In March 2011 the dreadful events in Japan shocked the entire world. Earthquake, tsunami and Fukashima, as well as the tragedies that arose… Read More
OCLC announces enhancements to WorldCat Local - October 18, 2011
Global library cooperative OCLC, US, has announced latest enhancements for WorldCat Local. This includes availability on brief results, Local Holdings Record searching, article links and branch information for mobile views and more. The latest additions to the popular discovery and delivery service now allow users… Read More
