BISG study reveals correlation between genre preference and reading device selection - April 8, 2013
Multi-function tablets have become consumers' preferred e-reading devices, overtaking dedicated e-readers for the first time, according to the Book Industry Study Group (BISG)'s Consumer Attitudes Toward E-Book Reading survey. The survey is an ongoing study conducted with book research firm Bowker. Results from the first… Read More
SPARC-sponsored report on Strategies for Sustaining Open Access Resources released - April 5, 2013
Knowledge Exchange has released 'The Collective Provision of Open Access Resources,' the third report in its multiphase 'Sustainability of Open Access Resources' initiative. Knowledge Exchange is a cooperative effort that includes Finland's CSC (IT Center for Science), Denmark's Electronic Research Library (DEFF), the German Research Foundation (DFG), the Joint Information… Read More
LRG launches third annual study of North American library spending and budgeting - April 2, 2013
The Library Resource Guide (LRG) has launched its third annual study of library spending and budgeting. Respondents to the study will be eligible to download the final report at no charge when the results are published and will be entered into a sweepstakes drawing for… Read More
Thomson Reuters releases annual analysis of global patent trends - March 28, 2013
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters has released its annual analysis of global patent trends in its fourth-annual State of Innovation report. This publication tracks patent activity across 12 key technology areas using the Thomson Reuters Derwent World Patents Index (DWPISM) database. … Read More
Taylor & Francis survey examines authors’ attitudes to re-use of work - March 28, 2013
Academic publisher Taylor & Francis has released the third in a series of press releases on the themes and findings of the Open Access Survey. In this survey, Taylor & Francis investigates authors' attitudes and values relating to the dissemination of their research when publishing in… Read More
ACRL publishes new white paper – Intersections of Scholarly Communication and Information Literacy - March 28, 2013
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has announced the publication of a new white paper, 'Intersections of Scholarly Communication and Information Literacy: Creating Strategic Collaborations for a Changing Academic Environment,' written by a working group of leaders from many areas of the association. … Read More
Taylor & Francis survey examines authors’ choice of licences in OA publication - March 22, 2013
Academic publisher Taylor & Francis, UK, has revealed the findings of a survey on open access (OA). Authors were canvassed about their opinions and behaviour about licensing, reuse, peer review and metrics in relation to OA. They were asked to select their most preferred, and second-most… Read More
Rise in e-reading in the US and UK boosting growth of book e-tailers, says Bowker study - March 19, 2013
Bowker, a ProQuest affiliate, has released a new research study about e-retailers. According to the study, the rise in e-book reading in the US and UK over the past three years has been a key driver in the market share gains of e-retailers. In the… Read More
Taylor & Francis Open Access survey explores authors views on OA publishing and their level of involvement - March 18, 2013
Taylor & Francis' Research and Business Intelligence Department recently conducted a survey of the Taylor & Francis author community for their views on Open Access publishing and their level of involvement with it. This survey, circulated in the final weeks of 2012 leading into early 2013,… Read More
LITA publishes guide on improving visibility of digital resources through SEO - March 11, 2013
Kenning Arlitsch and Patrick OBrien, who have presented and published widely on search engine optmisation (SEO), have authored a new book titled Improving the Visibility and Use of Digital Repositories through SEO: A LITA Guide, published by ALA TechSource. The authors describe ways to ensure that… Read More
