BMJ Group appoints Dr Mark Beattie as new editor of Archives of Disease in Childhood - October 21, 2011
Medical publisher BMJ Group has announced the appointment of Dr Mark Beattie, as the new editor for its specialist title, Archives of Disease in Childhood. The journal is co-owned with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Dr Beattie, has been an associate editor… Read More
ARL announces 2011–2012 Board of Directors - October 21, 2011
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has announced that Winston Tabb, Sheridan Dean of University Libraries and Museums, Johns Hopkins University, began a one-year term as President of the Association on October 13, 2011, during the ARL Membership Meeting in Washington, DC. He succeeds Carol A.… Read More
OSA elects Philip H. Bucksbaum as 2012 Vice President - October 19, 2011
The Optical Society (OSA) has announced that its members have elected Philip H. Bucksbaum of Stanford University as its 2012 vice president. Three directors at large were also chosen during this year's election - James D. Kafka of Spectra-Physics, Byoung Yoon Kim of the Korea Advanced… Read More
SirsiDynix names Ranny Lacanienta as new director of product management - October 17, 2011
Library automation solutions provider SirsiDynix, US, has announced the appointment of Ranny Lacanienta as the company’s director of product management. In his new role, Lacanienta will oversee the company’s integrated library system (ILS) product strategy. As a native of the library industry, Lacanienta brings more… Read More
OCLC Research appoints Titia van der Werf as Program Officer - October 14, 2011
Library information provider OCLC Research, US, has announced the appointment of Titia van der Werf as Senior Program Officer, based in OCLC's Leiden office. Her appointment is effective January 1, 2012. In her new position, van der Werf will coordinate and extend OCLC Research work… Read More
Mark Patterson named Managing Executive Editor of new OA research journal - October 11, 2011
Dr Mark N. Patterson, director of publishing at the Public Library of Science (PLoS), has been named managing executive editor of a new open-access research journal that the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Max Planck Society, and the Wellcome Trust are launching next year. Patterson… Read More
IOP Publishing expands customer service department - October 7, 2011
Non-profit scientific publisher Institute of Physics (IOP) Publishing, UK, has announced that it is expanding its customer service provision with the appointment of a full time representative in its Philadelphia headquarters. The company already supports its customers in North, Central and South America by employing nine… Read More
SirsiDynix announces transition of SirsiDynix COO Bill Davison into the role of CEO - October 5, 2011
Library automation solutions provider SirsiDynix, US, has announced the transition of SirsiDynix Chief Operating Officer Bill Davison into the role of Chief Executive Officer. Matt Hawkins, SirsiDynix departing CEO, will remain involved with the company as an executive advisor and member of the board of directors.… Read More
Prof. Simon Cherry named new Editor-in-Chief of Physics in Medicine & Biology journal - October 4, 2011
Non-profit scientific publisher Institute of Physics (IOP) Publishing, UK, has announced the appointment of Professor Simon Cherry as the new Editor-in-Chief of the journal Physics in Medicine & Biology (PMB), effective January 1, 2012. He will succeed Professor Steve Webb, who leaves the position having done… Read More
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences names Darryl C. Zeldin as scientific director - October 3, 2011
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced that physician-scientist Dr. Darryl C. Zeldin will become the Institute's new scientific director. Effective October 23, Zeldin will lead and manage a $114 million biomedical research programme focused… Read More
