Earthscan acquires ‘Architectural Science Review’ journal from Sydney University - July 10, 2008
Independent publisher Earthscan, UK, has announced the acquisition of the Architectural Science Review journal from the University of Sydney, Australia. Founded by Professor Henry Cowan in 1958, Architectural Science Review is in its 51st volume. The journal seeks to cover all areas of architectural science including… Read More
SirsiDynix unveils latest version of Enterprise Portal Solution and SchoolRooms portal - July 10, 2008
Library technology solutions provider SirsiDynix, US, has announced the release of Enterprise Portal Solution (EPS) and SchoolRooms Version 2.2.2. The new versions are projected to offer improved performance and stability, as well as improved security. Users will have the ability to link Z39.50 search results to… Read More
WK Health names Susan Driscoll as Executive VP & General Manager of the Books business of its Professional & Education Unit - July 10, 2008
Medical information provider Wolters Kluwer Health (WK Health), US, has announced the appointment of Susan Driscoll as Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Books division of its Professional & Education business unit. Driscoll brings to WK Health more than 25 years of experience in… Read More
Attention Subscribers – Benefit now from the Content atomisation initiative from Knowledgespeak - July 10, 2008
Knowledgespeak is planning to atomise its content. A preliminary but significant initiative has already been taken in this direction. For an internationally esteemed association, we have repackaged and categorised our news under various topics to suit the information needs of its members. We are exploring other possibilities of bringing a… Read More
SPARC Europe signs agreement with Driver to jointly promote repositories - July 9, 2008
Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) Europe and European Digital Repository Research Infrastructure (Driver) have signed an agreement to work together for promoting repositories. The cooperation is seen to help progress and enhance the provision, visibility and application of European research… Read More
Australian universities join SCOAP3 to promote open access in particle physics research - July 9, 2008
Australia has joined SCOAP3 (Sponsoring Consortium for Open Access Publishing in Particle Physics), an international consortium that aims to provide free access to major particle physics journals worldwide. Six of the Group of Eight universities in Australia have agreed to participate in the consortium. These include… Read More
