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University of Texas researchers develop search engine to curb plagiarism.

African research capacity is boosted through new high-speed network link.

Springer signs agreement with the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) to provide member libraries with Springer eBook Collection.

Collexis to develop virtual knowledge directory for NIH.

Blue ribbon task force addresses the issue of economic sustainability for digital preservation and persistent access.

Google is set to offer an online storage facility to scientists via Palimpsest.

Wiley chooses Swets to act as a global sales partner for its range of OnlineBooks.

Emerald acquires Elsevier's social-science book series, serials and monographs.

Elsevier has acquired an online publishing company in the healthcare field.

A new internet search engine rivalling Google is to be launched at the end of January by Mimas.

Singapore Management University (SMU) selects Innovative to create an integrated Digital Library for the University's Li Ka Shing Library.

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.