SIIA to host Content VIA Platforms conference in May, webinar on March 1 - February 27, 2012
US trade association Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) has announced an all-new conference aimed at providing insight and solutions for content creators who publish across multiple platforms. Called Content VIA Platforms, the new event is projected to help publishing, media and information companies overcome challenges… Read More
JISC webinar to offer demonstration on benefits of Journal Usage Statistics Portal - February 27, 2012
The UK's Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) is organising a webinar on February 29 at 13.30 that will offer a practical demonstration of the Journal Usage Statistics Portal (JUSP). Jo Lambert, senior development officer at Mimas and Angela Conyers of Evidence Base, will highlight the time… Read More
MarkLogic Principal Technologist to discuss big data opportunities at Createasphere’s Digital Asset Management conference - February 22, 2012
Data analytics products firm MarkLogic Corporation, US, has announced that Fernando Mesa, principal technologist, MarkLogic, will speak at the forthcoming Createasphere Digital Asset Management Conference. The conference claims to be the largest worldwide gathering of thought leaders and experts in Digital Asset Management. The panel,… Read More
Registration for 53rd Annual RBMS Preconference now open - February 22, 2012
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has announced that registration is now open for the 53rd Annual Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) Preconference. The 53rd Annual RBMS Preconference, 'FUTURES!' will be held June 19-22, 2012, in San Diego. Registration materials are available on… Read More
SPARC Innovation Fair to showcase creative advancements in Open Access - February 20, 2012
The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) has announced that measuring the once-hidden impact of Open Access on clinical practice and public awareness, embedding digital repositories into the research cycle, encouraging student publishing, and engaging elusive faculty are just some of the top innovations to… Read More
W3C to demonstrate how the Open Web Platform is transforming industry at Mobile World Congress 2012 - February 9, 2012
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has invited media, analysts, and other attendees of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012 to meet with W3C and learn how the Open Web Platform is transforming industry. The event is scheduled to be held from February 27 - March 1,… Read More
Over 15 new products and services to be introduced at Cloud Connect Santa Clara event - February 7, 2012
Cloud Connect, a technology event for cloud computing produced by UBM TechWeb, has announced that over 15 exhibitors will be making announcements at the Cloud Connect Santa Clara, slated for February 13-16, at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Cloud Connect is the premier technology event… Read More
OCLC to conduct webinar on Social Metadata for Libraries, Archives and Museums - February 6, 2012
Library information provider OCLC Research, US, will conduct the ‘Social Metadata for Libraries, Archives and Museums’ webinar for OCLC Research Library Partners on March 9, 2012 at 9 am PST/12 Noon EST (UTC 17:00). Although this free webinar is open to OCLC Research Library Partners only,… Read More
American Chemical Society invites students, faculty and public to ‘ACS on Campus’ event - February 6, 2012
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has invited students, faculty and interested members of the public to ACS on Campus, a free day of seminars on February 14 and 15. The seminars will explore ethics and copyright in scholarly publishing, resume writing, careers in chemistry and work/life… Read More
O’Reilly to host Startup Showcase at TOC for Publishing Conference - February 1, 2012
Publisher O'Reilly Media, US, has announced that it will host another Startup Showcase at the forthcoming O'Reilly Tools of Change (TOC) for Publishing Conference. Highlighting the startup ecosystem’s creativity and variety, the Showcase will provide attendees with a chance to see the… Read More
