Association of Research Libraries launches new web site for ClimateQUAL - April 2, 2009
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has launched a new web site for its latest assessment tool, ClimateQUAL: Organizational Climate and Diversity Assessment, offered through the StatsQUAL platform. The site (http://www.climatequal.org/) aims to provide information and useful resources for past, current, and… Read More
Ex Libris unveils enhanced version of gateway and metasearch tool MetaLib - April 2, 2009
Library solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced the release of version 4.3 of its MetaLib gateway and metasearch solution. Over 35 major enhancements, originating largely from requests of the MetaLib user community, focus on further streamlining staff workflows to maximise efficiency and reduce the… Read More
Science of Synthesis Version 3.7 now available online - April 1, 2009
STM publisher Thieme Publishing Group, Germany, has announced the availability of Science of Synthesis Version 3.7. Science of Synthesis provides a comprehensive critical treatment of synthetic organic chemistry and is one of the most authoritative, in-depth information resources available on synthetic methodology. This upgraded version brings… Read More
Safari Books Online ventures into German-speaking markets - April 1, 2009
Safari Books Online, a US-based e-reference joint venture between publishers O'Reilly Media, Inc. and Pearson Technology Group, has announced that it has expanded into German-speaking markets by launching the Safari Books Online German Basic Tech Library. The German Basic Tech Library currently… Read More
ebrary offers Shibboleth authentication option to access products - April 1, 2009
E-book technology firm ebrary, US, has announced that customers can now use the Shibboleth authentication system to access any of the company's integrated products. These include e-books licensed under subscription and purchase models; ASP e-publishing services for distributing digitised documents online; and ISIS, its standalone e-publishing… Read More
SwetsWise Selection Support now available to order - April 1, 2009
Subscription services provider Swets, Netherlands, has announced that its comprehensive decision support solution, SwetsWise Selection Support, has completed Beta Testing and is now available to order. SwetsWise Selection Support has been designed to help librarians and other information professionals make better informed decisions about their electronic resources. The service… Read More
Elsevier implements Klopotek’s PPM system for Science and Technology book titles - March 31, 2009
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has launched Klopotek's PPM (Product Planning and Management) system for the first group of their Science and Technology book titles in the US, the UK, and India. Klopotek PPM replaced the existing software systems with a centralised database… Read More
HEFCE launches strategy for technology-enhanced learning - March 31, 2009
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) has published 'Enhancing learning and teaching through the use of technology - a revised approach to HEFCE's strategy for e-learning'. This revised approach follows an independent review of the strategy and is designed to provide further support to… Read More
Research and Markets adds Journal of Aerospace Engineering to their offering - March 30, 2009
Market research and data services provider Research and Markets, Ireland, has announced the addition of the Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering subscription to their offering. Published eight times a year, the Journal of Aerospace Engineering is a forum… Read More
CT Corsearch unveils latest version of trademark databases collection - March 27, 2009
CT Corsearch, a provider of clearance and protection solutions for trademark and brand professionals, has announced the availability of the latest version of Corsearch Advantage, its collection of trademark databases. The latest release provides users with a variety of new screening capabilities. It encompasses the addition… Read More
