CAPES’ Periodical Portal goes live with MetaLib and SFX - January 8, 2010
Library solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that Periodical Portal has gone live with the SFX OpenURL link resolver and the MetaLib gateway and metasearch solution. Periodical Portal is a virtual library of scientific and technological information resources maintained by the Brazilian Federal Agency… Read More
CQ Press implements RSuite to manage complex staff directories content - January 7, 2010
Enterprise software vendor RSuite, US, has announced that CQ Press, a division of academic publisher SAGE, has successfully implemented RSuite to manage the latter’s complex staff directories content. Over the years, CQ Press has added new content to its directories products, acquired other directory publications, and… Read More
Elsevier acquires NurseSquared electronic health record training tool - January 6, 2010
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the acquisition of NurseSquared, an electronic health record (EHR) training product that teaches students how to properly document using a simulated EHR. The training tool is projected to help Elsevier offer a more complete curriculum solution, including an EHR training… Read More
Thomson Reuters acquires Discovery Logic, Inc - January 5, 2010
Information services provider Thomson Reuters, US, has announced the acquisition of Discovery Logic, Inc, a provider of customisable analytics and decision support solutions for scientific research. Effective immediately, the company is part of the Healthcare & Science business of Thomson Reuters. Financial… Read More
Nielsen Book partners with Library Multimedia Supplies - January 4, 2010
Nielsen Book, part of global information and media group Nielsen Company, US, has announced an agreement with library audio visual (AV) supplier, Library Multimedia Supplies (LMS). LMS is part of the Pilton Group of companies which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of DCC Plc.… Read More
UBM transfers CIOE tradeshow to ieMedia joint venture with Global Sources - December 31, 2009
Niche information services provider United Business Media Ltd., UK, has announced that it has completed the transfer of its 70 percent interest in the China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE) trade show to eMedia Asia Ltd. eMedia Asia is a joint venture between Global Sources (60%) and… Read More
Polk Library gains access to Elsevier’s Science Direct Freedom Collection - December 30, 2009
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) has announced that its faculty, staff and students will gain access to Elsevier’s Science Direct Freedom Collection via Polk Library. Ron Hardy, the library’s head of information resources, negotiated the agreement with STM publisher Elsevier.
The collection… Read More
UNEP ties up with WHO to take OARE programme to Yemen - December 29, 2009
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently took steps to promote its Online Access to Research in the Environment (OARE) programme in Yemen. The aim was to offer the chance for the country's science community to gain greater access to leading scientific journals. UNEP coordinates United… Read More
UNESCO expands grid and cloud computing initiative in Africa and Middle East - December 29, 2009
The UNESCO is reportedly expanding a scheme that aims to slow the brain drain of African and Arab researchers by giving them access to global scientific networks and computing power. The 'Brain Gain Initiative', set up in partnership with computer firm Hewlett-Packard (HP), allows researchers to… Read More
Oskaloosa Public Library opts for LibLime Enterprise Koha - December 29, 2009
LibLime, a US-based provider of open source library software, has announced that the Oskaloosa Public Library in Oskaloosa, Iowa, has selected LibLime Enterprise Koha for their next integrated library system. The Library will be migrating from SirsiDynix's Unicorn. The Library's system will be installed, operated and… Read More
