ProQuest, Gale in agreement for database cross-searching - November 12, 2007
ProQuest, part of Cambridge Information Group (CIG), US, has announced an agreement with Gale, part of Cengage Learning, US, to connect their respective digital research databases of early modern English books via cross-search technology. These databases are in use at more than 200 universities worldwide. In… Read More
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Scopus introduces new features to improve research productivity - November 9, 2007
Abstracting and indexing database Scopus, part of STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced that it has added new features to further improve research productivity and support the researchers' workflow. These enhancements seek to help researchers overcome challenges such as identifying all information relevant to their research,… Read More
ProQuest to offer digital access to Colonial State Papers - November 9, 2007
ProQuest, part of Cambridge Information Group (CIG), US, has announced a partnership with the UK's National Archives to offer digital access to Colonial State Papers. Until now, researchers wishing to study these documents in full colour had to visit the National Archives. The new project seeks… Read More
SirsiDynix, Brainware form OEM partnership for next-generation search products - November 9, 2007
Data capture and enterprise search solutions provider Brainware, Inc., US, has announced an OEM partnership with library technology solutions provider SirsiDynix, US. Under the deal, SirsiDynix will embed Globalbrain, Brainware's intelligent data retrieval application, into its next-generation search products. The agreement is… Read More
Maney Publishing names Kimberly Martin as new American Executive Publisher - November 9, 2007
Academic publisher Maney Publishing, UK, recently announced the appointment of Kimberly Martin to the new position of Executive Publisher in North America. The appointment is the latest step in Maney's expansion into the US market. In her new role, Martin will be expected to strengthen contacts… Read More
