Increasing commercialisation of science is cause for concern, say researchers - September 20, 2010
The rise in commercialisation of science is impeding access to key scientific knowledge and slowing down the progress of science, researchers on bmj.com have claimed. Varuni de Silva and Raveen Hanwella from the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka contend that copyrighting or patenting medical scales,… Read More
US tech firms in talks with Justice Dept. for settlement on anti-poaching deals - September 20, 2010
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is reportedly in advanced talks with several technology companies in the US in a bid to reach a settlement over an inquiry of anti-poaching agreements made with each other. The firms include Google, Apple, Adobe Systems.Intel, Intuit and Walt Disney… Read More
Royal Society to host discussion meeting on Web Science - September 20, 2010
The Royal Society, UK, has announced that as part of the Society's 350th anniversary celebrations, a two-day discussion meeting on Web Science will take place in London on September 27 and 28. The Royal Society discussion meetings will address the major scientific questions of the 21st… Read More
SPARC announces international presenters for November meeting - September 20, 2010
The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) has announced that leaders, innovators, and practitioners from North America, Europe, and Asia will test new frontiers in online open archives at the 2010 SPARC Digital Repositories Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. The international gathering, organised by SPARC in… Read More
EBSCO offers scholarships to librarians attending 2011 ALA Midwinter Meeting - September 20, 2010
The American Library Association (ALA) and information services provider EBSCO, US, have announced a partnership to offer five scholarships for librarians to attend the 2011 ALA Midwinter Meeting in San Diego. The meeting, scheduled for January 7-11, 2011, offers an opportunity for continuing education, meetings and… Read More
Ex Libris announces two senior appointments - September 20, 2010
Library solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced important changes to its management team in the US. In recognition of his ongoing advocacy for libraries and librarianship, Carl Grant has been appointed to a new role as Ex Libris chief librarian. In this capacity, Grant will… Read More
