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.
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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
Amarillo Endoscopy Center selects WK Health’ ProVation Software for procedure documentation and coding - December 24, 2009
Healthcare information provider Wolters Kluwer Health (WK Health), US, has announced that Amarillo Endoscopy Center has selected its ProVation MD software for procedure documentation and coding. Amarillo Endoscopy Center is a freestanding surgery center dedicated to providing high quality healthcare for adults with gastrointestinal diseases in… Read More
Royal Society of New Zealand and Taylor & Francis announce co-publishing agreement - December 23, 2009
Publisher Taylor & Francis (T&F), UK, has announced a co-publishing partnership with the Royal Society of New Zealand (RSNZ) for its eight journals, starting in 2010. The RSNZ journals include over three hundred volume years of science content covering New Zealand research specialities such as the… Read More
Quadrant HealthCom acquires Dowden properties from Lebhar-Friedman - December 23, 2009
Healthcare publisher Quadrant HealthCom Inc., US, has reportedly acquired Dowden Professional Publications from Lebhar-Friedman. Financial terms were not disclosed. Under the deal, Quadrant will acquire Dowden’s four medical journals – The Journal of Family Practice, OBG Management, Mayo Clinic Proceedings and Current Psychiatry. Quadrant will also… Read More
