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16 August 2013

Springer ownership change completed The closing of the sale of Springer Science+Business Media (Springer) by funds advised by EQT and GIC to funds advised by BC Partners, which was announced on 19 June 2013, has now been finalised. Competition authorities in the US and in Europe have approved the transaction and all other preconditions have been met. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme EBSCO acquires British Education Index Library resources provider EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has announced the acquisition of the British Education Index (BEI) from the University of Leeds Library. A highly regarded education resource in the UK, the British Education Index will add to other educational offerings from EBSCO. These include Education Research Complete and Education Resource Information Center. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme ProQuest' Pivot service enhances 'recommender service' to make winning university research grants more efficient ProQuest has announced that its innovative Pivot service, a web-based resource that identifies active sources of funding and matches them with researchers in one step, has enhanced its 'recommender service' to make it easier for users to zero in on the best opportunities and collaborators. Users can now apply facets such as funding type, requirements, and others that filter and sort the results list with greater precision. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme New SAGE report focuses on Library Value in the Developing World Academic publisher SAGE recently released a report on Library Value in the Developing World. According to the report, raising awareness of how the library supports teaching and research staff is key to demonstrating librarian value in developing countries. The findings are the result of a six-month research study with 12 developing-country institutions. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Brill adds Climate Law journal to its publishing programme Academic publisher Brill has announced the addition of the peer-reviewed journal Climate Law from IOS Press to its growing International Environmental Law portfolio. As of September 1, 2013, the title will be available via Brill's customary distribution channels. To ensure a smooth transition of the journal, the online version will continue to be hosted on the IOS Press platform until the end of 2013. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme UBM Tech announces enhancements to Light Reading, offers contemporary design and new community-focused strategy Business information provider UBM Tech has announced that its online telecom publication Light Reading has enhanced its position as the premier online destination for the global communications industry with a completely restructured, community-driven media platform. In addition, the new design is optimised for rapid interaction and engagement among community members, combining both digital and live event content. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme You are receiving this email newsletter as part of your Knowledgespeak membership. You can unsubscribe instantly from any of our email newsletters by clicking here.

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