Informa launches interactive electronic delivery platform – e-MedINFORM - November 25, 2008
Informa Medical Publishing, part of medical scientific publisher informa Healthcare, UK, has announced the launch of the e-MedINFORM, a new interactive electronic delivery platform of market-leading clinical medicine books, journals and educational content. The new system is designed to make access to cutting-edge medical knowledge… Read More
Elsevier’s 3D research tool set to change the face of brain research - November 18, 2008
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, in partnership with the Allen Institute for Brain Science has announced the launch of a product that is expected to change the face of brain research. External link BrainNavigator, a 3D research tool, will replace bulky desk atlases and move brain research… Read More
NewspaperDirect unveils online news portal PressDisplay on iRex digital reader - November 14, 2008
Digital newspaper distributor NewspaperDirect, Canada, previewed its PressDisplay.com online news portal on the iRex digital reader at the recently held Monaco Media Forum in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. The PressReader software will run on the iRex Digital Reader 1000 series, allowing readers to download their favourite daily newspapers… Read More
Palgrave Macmillan, NPG collaborate to launch new ebook platform - November 13, 2008
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan has announced that it will launch its own ebook platform, Palgrave Connect (www.palgraveconnect.com), in January 2009. The move is in response to the growing demand for digital resources. Developed in association with Nature Publishing Group (NPG), Palgrave Macmillan's sister… Read More
German institutions launch project to develop integrated e-publishing platform - November 6, 2008
The German Research Foundation (DFG) has announced the launch of the Community for Academic Reviewing, Publishing and Editorial Technology (CARPET) project. The project aims to develop an electronic platform where tools and services for electronic publishing can be systematically and clearly represented. Supported by DFG over… Read More
ebrary Launches QuickView for Instant Document Viewing in a Browser - November 5, 2008
E-book technology firm ebrary, US, has announced the availability of ebrary QuickView, which enables end-users to instantly view documents in many of the leading web browsers and even works on the iPhone. No software downloads or installations are required. Currently offered in conjunction with ebrary's new… Read More
Safari Books Online introduces Apple mobile integration with Safari Bookbag - October 30, 2008
Safari Books Online, a US-based e-reference joint venture between publishers O'Reilly Media, Inc. and Pearson Technology Group, has announced Safari Bookbag, allowing the download of chapter and full book PDFs to the iPhone and iPod touch. Safari Bookbag can be installed via the Apple App Store… Read More
New England Journal of Medicine now available in SwetsWise Online Content - October 16, 2008
Subscription services provider Swets, Netherlands, has announced that it has signed an agreement with The Massachusetts Medical Society under which the New England Journal of Medicine will be made available in Swets' e-journal gateway - SwetsWise Online Content. With more than 400 participating publishers SwetsWise Online… Read More
Springer launches MyCopy to allow eBook users to order softcover books on SpringerLink - October 13, 2008
STM publisher Springer Science+Business Media, Germany, has announced that it is launching MyCopy, a pilot project to expand its services to eBook users. MyCopy allows a library's registered patrons to order softcover copies, for their personal use, of those Springer eBooks that the library has purchased.… Read More
American Academy of Pediatrics launches point-of-care information solution for pediatricians - October 8, 2008
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and knowledge management solutions provider Unbound Medicine, US, has announced the launch of Pediatric Care Online. Created especially for pediatricians and pediatric residents, the point-of-care solution integrates AAP reference content with Unbound's platform making the site easy… Read More
