TIB assumes responsibility for digital preservation of scientific content - May 12, 2010
The German National Library of Science & Technology (TIB) has announced that it has assumed responsibility for the digital preservation and availability of textual and non-textual materials. TIB, together with partner libraries ZB MED and ZBW within the Leibniz Library Network for Research Information (Goportis), is… Read More
BioMed Central publishes thematic series to mark 10th anniversary of the Ensembl project - May 12, 2010
Open access publisher BioMed Central, UK, is publishing a thematic series of articles describing the construction, content and current use of Ensembl's resources, to mark the 10th anniversary of the Ensembl project’s launch. The Ensembl project is a joint venture between the European Bioinformatics Institute and… Read More
Scientific American announces promotion of Mike Florek to Executive Vice President - May 12, 2010
Science magazine Scientific American has announced the promotion of Mike Florek to Executive Vice President of Scientific American. He takes up his position with immediate effect, reporting directly to Nature Publishing Group Managing Director Steven Inchcoombe. Prior to his promotion Florek was Vice President, Finance and… Read More
Credo Reference adds University of Wales Press title - May 12, 2010
Online reference library Credo Reference has signed an agreement with the Welsh Academy to integrate the Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales into the Credo collection. Published by the University of Wales Press, this is the first University of Wales Press title to be made available on… Read More
Freelancing job at Scope eKnowledge Center – Editor - May 12, 2010
Scope eKnowledge Center is calling for applications from freelancing editors. The Candidate should be a through professional with the ability to draft business e-mails, presentations, case studies and other communication material surrounding a conference / event. The candidate should assist in the preparation of presentations and/or speeches geared toward prospective… Read More
ICSTI Annual Conference 2010 – From Information to Innovation - May 11, 2010
International Council for Scientific and Technical Information (ICSTI) has announced that the ICSTI Annual Conference will take place in Helsinki, Finland, on June 10 and 11, 2010. ‘From Information to Innovation’ has been chosen as the main theme of the conference. The conference will highlight the… Read More
