‘Research Without Borders’ panel to discuss open access in the Americas - April 7, 2014
"Research Without Borders: Open Access in the Americas", the final event of the academic year in the Research Without Borders panel discussion series will take place from 3pm -5pm on April 29, 2014 in Presidential Rooms 2 & 3 of Columbia's Faculty House. It is free and open to the… Read More
Repository infrastructure initiatives agree to align networks - April 3, 2014
In a meeting in Rome, Italy, on March 20–21, 2014, representatives from several major regional repository networks came together to develop a strategy to better align their activities. The meeting convened delegates from Australia, Canada, China, Europe, Latin America, and the United States, including representatives from AOASG (Australian Open Access… Read More
Scope seminar at London Book Fair 2014 to focus on “Content Discoverability – Emerging Trends & Challenges in Technology Adoption” - March 31, 2014
Scope e-Knowledge Center, a leading provider of content enhancement and knowledge services, will be offering a seminar entitled "Content Discoverability – Emerging Trends & Challenges in Technology Adoption" on April 10, 2014 from 12.00 – 12.20 PM at Tech Theatre, EC2, at the upcoming London Book… Read More
Emerald Group Publishing becomes official media partner of World Research and Innovation Congress – Pioneers in Healthcare - March 28, 2014
Global academic publisher Emerald Group Publishing is the official media partner of the World Research and Innovation Congress (WRIC) – Pioneers in Healthcare', for the second consecutive year. The event will bring together healthcare academics to address key issues affecting research developments in the sector, such… Read More
COPE European Seminar 2014 features thought provoking program covering European perspectives on publication ethics - March 27, 2014
This year the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) European Seminar was held in Brussels, the first time it has taken place outside of London, on March 14. Delegates were treated to a varied and thought provoking program covering the vast topic of European perspectives on publication… Read More
Ithaka S+R/ARL web seminar video and Q&A on Strategies from Eight Digitized Special Collections is online - March 20, 2014
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and Ithaka S+R offered a free web seminar in January 2014, which brought together leaders of the eight cases profiled in the recent study funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Searching for Sustainability: Strategies from Eight… Read More
The London Book Fair 2014 announces market focus Korea professional programme - March 17, 2014
The London Book Fair, in partnership with The Publishers Association (PA), and the Korean Publishers Association, has announced the Korea Market Focus Professional Programme for The London Book Fair 2014. The Professional Programme provides an essential insight into the Korean publishing industry for international visitors and… Read More
Elsevier experts to showcase Reaxys®, other solution at ACS Dallas - March 17, 2014
Experts from STM publisher Elsevier will showcase Reaxys®, a workflow solution for research chemists, and other electronic solutions at the 247th ACS National Meeting in Dallas, March 16-20, 2014. Presentations by Elsevier experts in special workshops and at-booth talks (booth #1313) during ACS Dallas will… Read More
Digital future is going to be bigger than the digital past, says Jisc chief executive - March 17, 2014
Speaking at the close of the two-day Jisc Digital Festival Jisc's chief executive, Martyn Harrow highlighted the organisation's continued support in enhancing digital capabilities within the education and research communities. The event which took place at the Birmingham ICC, saw over 650 delegates attend with… Read More
London Book Fair, IPA announce programme details on education conference - March 13, 2014
Building on the success of the inaugural conference last year, the International Publishers Association (IPA) and The London Book Fair (LBF) have announced the speakers and themes for the second edition of What Works? Successful Education Policies, Resources and Technologies, which will… Read More