OCLC WebJunction and SLNC receive IMLS grant to help libraries assist the unemployed - June 24, 2010
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded OCLC WebJunction and the State Library of North Carolina (SLNC) a grant to continue work to provide library-based employment services and programmes to assist the unemployed. The $940,750 grant will fund work to conduct an impact… Read More
Berkeley to host first Open Science Summit - June 24, 2010
The Network for Open Scientific Innovation, in partnership with the Berkeley Students for Free Culture chapter, with support from Creative Commons and Premiere Media Partner New Scientist, has announced the first Open Science Summit. The Summit is scheduled for July 29-31, 2010, at Berkeley. Scientists, hackers,… Read More
Google examining impact of new Chinese laws on Google Maps service - June 24, 2010
Internet search services provider Google Inc is reportedly examining the impact new Chinese regulations could have on its Google Maps service. China's State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping recently announced new regulations that require firms providing online map and location services to apply for a license.… Read More
ProQuest to distribute IBA content created by the GRI - June 24, 2010
Information technology firm ProQuest, US, has announced an agreement with the Getty Research Institute (GRI). The agreement will allow ProQuest to take over the indexing of the International Bibliography of Art (IBA), providing a secure future for a resource considered central to the study of art… Read More
Shibboleth implementation opens up new market for Koninklijke Brill NV - June 24, 2010
Online publishing services provider Semantico Ltd., UK, has announced that it has completed an important update to the Brill access management system. German users will now be able to login using Shibboleth authentication when accessing Brill online, Brill ebooks, Nijhoff Online and Linguistic Bibliography Online. With… Read More
Ex Libris announces expansion of Primo community with new members - June 24, 2010
Library solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that more libraries around the world have selected the Primo discovery and delivery solution. In addition to gaining access from the redesigned user interface and the rich functionality of Primo version 3, these libraries, together with the… Read More
