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 China set to become global leader in science publishing, according to Nature index |
China presently publishes more than 6 percent of the papers published in Nature journals, according to the Nature Publishing Index 2011 China. The index is seen to provide yet more evidence that China is fast becoming a global leader in scientific publishing and scientific research.
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 SAGE Publications and HighWire renew partnership |
SAGE Publications, IPG's 2012 Publisher of the Year, has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with HighWire Press and their electronic publishing organisation. SAGE cited HighWire's versatility, scalability, and the support of its highly capable publication management team as key deciding factors in renewing its contract.
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Online petition in US urging open access to federally funded research gains ground |
A petition calling for the government to open up the results of taxpayer-funded research was posted to the White House 'We the People' website just two-and-a-half days ago, with the aim of securing 25,000 signatures within 30 days. By May 23, over 12,500 had signed it.
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 InTech launches new OA journal - International Journal of Regenerative Medicine |
STM publisher InTech has announced the launch of the new peer-reviewed open access journal International Journal of Regenerative Medicine. The journal is edited by Dr Alex Seifalian, Professor of Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine at the Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, University College of London. It is currently accepting submissions.
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New ALA report examines critical issues underlying equitable access to digital content |
The American Library Association (ALA) has released a new report examining critical issues underlying equitable access to digital content through the nation's libraries. In the report, titled 'E-content: The Digital Dialogue,' authors explore an unprecedented and splintered landscape in which several major publishers refuse to sell e-books to libraries; proprietary platforms fragment cultural record; and reader privacy is endangered.
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Digital media is preferred studying mode for college students, says CourseSmart survey |
CourseSmart has announced the results of a survey revealing college students' growing reliance on technology. The survey of more than 500 college students found that nearly all (98 percent) who own a device have used it for school. A majority (53 percent) read e-textbooks frequently.
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The British Library announces appointment of new part-time board member |
Ed Vaizey, the UK Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, has appointed Patrick Plant to the Board of the British Library, for terms of four years, starting on 15 May 2012. Patrick Plant is a commercial property lawyer with 25 years experience and extensive commercial contacts in the UK and abroad.
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Max Klein named OCLC Research Wikipedian in Residence |
Library information provider OCLC Research has announced that Max Klein has been appointed as the Wikipedian in Residence, a three-month position at the company's San Mateo, California office until the end of August 2012. A Wikipedian in Residence, as defined by Wikipedia, is a Wikipedia editor who accepts a placement with an institution to facilitate Wikipedia entries related to that institution.
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