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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.
SMU creates integrated Digital Library
Singapore Management University (SMU) selects Innovative to create an integrated Digital Library for the University's Li Ka Shing Library.
Industry should publish more in journals
Industry researchers should be encouraged to participate more as authors and reviewers of articles in open, peer-reviewed publications, according to a recent US report.
Research study shows 'Google Generation' is a myth
The assumption that youngsters born or brought up in the internet age are the most web-literate has been overruled according to a recent report.