Swedish Royal Library awards Co-Action Publishing and Lund University Library with substantial funding to create new best practices guide.
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Springer and Max Planck Society reach agreement
An agreement between Springer and The Max Planck Society provides access to content on SpringerLink and Open Choice.
New battle against plagiarism
University of Texas researchers develop search engine to curb plagiarism.
African information access boosted
African research capacity is boosted through new high-speed network link.
OCUL expands resources with Springer eBooks
Springer signs agreement with the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) to provide member libraries with Springer eBook Collection.
New virtual directory for NIH
Collexis to develop virtual knowledge directory for NIH.
Task force takes on digital preservation
Blue ribbon task force addresses the issue of economic sustainability for digital preservation and persistent access.
Google to launch online storage tool
Google is set to offer an online storage facility to scientists via Palimpsest.
Wiley and Swets announce OnlineBooks partnership
Wiley chooses Swets to act as a global sales partner for its range of OnlineBooks.
Emerald expands portfolio
Emerald acquires Elsevier's social-science book series, serials and monographs.
Elsevier acquires Edra
Elsevier has acquired an online publishing company in the healthcare field.
UK universities to launch alternative to Google
A new internet search engine rivalling Google is to be launched at the end of January by Mimas.