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 Elsevier launches second annual Mosby's Nursing Suite 'Superheroes of Nursing' contest |
STM publisher Elsevier has announced the launch of its second annual Mosby's Nursing Suite 'Superheroes of Nursing' contest, aimed at recognising the work and dedication of individual nursing professionals. The contest officially opened for 2012 applicants during Nurses Week (May 6-12), and calls for applicants who fit into four categories - The Validators, The Achievers, The Educators, and The Protectors, to battle the villainous Obstructo.
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 Springer and Beijing Normal University Press to co-publish new book series |
STM publisher Springer and Beijing Normal University Press (BNUP) will co-publish a new book series IHDP-Integrated Risk Governance Project Series. The agreements for the first seven titles of this series were signed by Derk Haank, CEO Springer Science+Business Media, and Prof. Geng Yang, CEO of BNUP, at this year's London Book Fair.
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 McGraw-Hill Education and University of Minnesota partnership creates new business model to make e-books scalable at university level |
Education materials publisher McGraw-Hill Education has a new partnership with the University of Minnesota Bookstores. The partnership allows the company to provide e-books to large numbers of students at reduced prices, helping to make college more affordable and improve student performance.
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 Emerald becomes Academic Partner of the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship |
Academic publisher Emerald Group Publishing Limited has announced that it is now the official Academic Partner of the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE). This formal partnership, which is the result of a strong and collaborative working relationship between the two organisations, is set to bring a host of benefits to ISBE members.
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ARL endorses VRA Statement on the Fair Use of Images for Teaching, Research, and Study |
The Board of Directors of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) recently voted to endorse the Visual Resources Association's (VRA) Statement on the Fair Use of Images for Teaching, Research, and Study. ARL believes the VRA recommendations will help libraries better serve their educational mission by helping to inform library practices and policies with the values of educators, scholars, and students.
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Thieme publishes 'Pocket Atlas of Spine Surgery' |
STM publisher Thieme Publishing Group has announced the publication of the 'Pocket Atlas of Spine Surgery.' This small portable book specifically addresses the anatomy, technique, and indications of common approaches to the spine. Operative photos with unique anatomical overlays are provided for each step in a surgical procedure and illustrate for the reader critical landmarks in the operative site.
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IFLA releases downloadable version of background paper on e-lending |
At a recent meeting, the governing board of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) endorsed a background paper on digital lending. The paper is now available in a downloadable version.
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'Map of Life' project aims to show distribution of all plants, animals on planet |
A research team has developed a demonstration version of the 'Map of Life', a web-based project. The database allows anyone with an Internet connection to map the known global distribution of almost 25,000 species of terrestrial vertebrate animals.
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 Latest edition of Blogspeak now online |
The latest edition of Blogspeak is now online. Featured are: Joseph Esposito (Sizing the Market for Patron-driven Acquisitions (PDA)); John Bynner (Open access publishing should not favour those with deep pockets); Technology Review (How Users Are App-ifying The Web, With or Without Publishers); Phil Davis (Publish-or-Perish Culture Promotes Scientific Narcissism); and John B. Thompson (Where Is Publishing Headed?: The Future Of Books In 7 Easy Steps). Blogspeak includes blog posts relevant to the publishing industry, particularly STM publishing. Subscribers are invited to participate in the latest edition of Blogspeak Here. |
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