Annual Reviews’ new journal to provide multi-disciplinary critical reviews for statisticians and other scientists - January 28, 2014
Annual Reviews, the non-profit publisher that synthesises critical research literature, has announced the launch of its first new journal in 2014 - The Annual Review of Statistics and Its Application. The new journal will publish critical reviews about developments in the field of statistics and is… Read More
Edge Initiative for public library technology assessment launches - January 27, 2014
The Edge Initiative, a new leadership and management tool for libraries that want to improve their public technology services, invites participation by public libraries across the United States. As of January 22, interested public libraries may sign up via the Edge website. Participating libraries will… Read More
EBSCO releases Communication Source, continues to expand coverage in the field of communication - January 27, 2014
Library resources provider EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) continues to expand coverage in the field of communication with the release of Communication Source™. Communication Source claims to be the most comprehensive resource for communication research available today. The resource was developed from a merger of high-quality EBSCO… Read More
Rapid global adoption validates demand by libraries for a comprehensive collection assessment service - January 24, 2014
University libraries worldwide will be implementing a new best in class collection analytics service from ProQuest. Launched late last year, Intota™ Assessment provides tools that enable libraries to showcase the value of their collections and demonstrate return on investment for their collection budget. The company reported… Read More
PMPH-USA announces publication of Hepatobiliary Cancer - January 24, 2014
Medical publishing house PMPH-USA has announced the publication of Hepatobiliary Cancer edited by Yuman Fong of Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Jia-hong Dong of the Chinese PLA General Hospital in Beijing, China, both internationally recognized for their research and expertise in liver and biliary surgery. Section… Read More
Elsevier and the Institution of Structural Engineers collaborate to publish new research journal – Structures - January 23, 2014
STM publisher Elsevier and the Institution of Structural Engineers, a professional body for qualifications and standards in structural engineering, have announced their collaboration to publish Structures, a new online peer-reviewed journal covering the full breadth of structural engineering research. Combining the depth of structural engineering research… Read More
Brill launches MyBook Program for library patrons - January 22, 2014
Academic publisher Brill has announced the launch of its MyBook program, which provides users with access to e-book collections the option to purchase a print-on-demand paperback copy of books of their choice. Brill's MyBook program, available on the BrillOnline Books and Journals platform, enables users… Read More
Credo launches Information Literacy Course Module - January 22, 2014
Information skills solutions provider Credo has announced the launch of its Information Literacy Course Module, expanding the company's Literati suite of solutions. The course module is Credo's answer to the growing need for libraries and academic institutions to conduct standards-driven information literacy instruction. The Course… Read More
Lexicomp Online updated to reflect key concepts from the ACC/AHA Blood Cholesterol Guidelines - January 21, 2014
Healthcare information provider Wolters Kluwer Health, US, has announced that Lexicomp® Online, its hospital-wide referential drug information solution, has been updated to reflect key concepts from the recent ACC/AHA Blood Cholesterol Guidelines. The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (ACC/AHA)… Read More
Emerald introduces Augmented Reality technology to its book portfolio - January 21, 2014
Academic publisher Emerald Group Publishing has announced the publication of Digital Humanities – the first of its titles to be published with Augmented Reality (AR) technology. The new book, published as Volume 7 of the well-respected book series Cutting-edge Technologies in Higher Education, includes AR enhancements,… Read More
