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11 March 2014

Elsevier unveils new OA journal: Colloid and Interface Science Communications STM publisher Elsevier has announced the launch of open access journal - Colloid and Interface Science Communications (COLCOM). The journal provides an innovative channel for the rapid publication of short initial reports on new fundamental concepts, research findings and topical applications at the forefront of the increasingly interdisciplinary area of colloid and interface science. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Wolters Kluwer Health launches online video series on physical examination Wolters Kluwer Health, a global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, has launched Bates' Visual Guide, a new website that features an all-new series of Bates' videos demonstrating the latest evidence-based physical examination techniques. Part of the Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) family of products, Bates' Visual Guide serves as an ideal companion to Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme PSP 2014 features publisher experimentation with Open Access business models The Association of American Publishers' Professional and Scholarly Publishing division hosted a session at its annual Washington D.C. conference last month to discuss a movement that has, until recently, left many key players in the industry scratching their heads. "Open Access: Beyond the Tipping Point," brought together five leading publishers to share their experiences with the implementation of the OA business model, and to discuss how its adoption has been received by each respective academic community. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Knowledge Unlatched Pilot Collection to become Open Access Knowledge Unlatched (KU) has announced that its Pilot Collection of 28 new books from 13 recognised scholarly publishers will become Open Access. The KU Pilot Collection is the first step in creating a sustainable route to Open Access for Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) books. Support from a minimum of 200 libraries willing to participate in the KU Pilot was required in order to achieve this goal. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Two day Jisc Digital Festival begins The two day Jisc Digital Festival exploring the latest policies, issues and technologies at the heart of the further education (FE), higher education (HE) and research sectors began on March 11 at the ICC in Birmingham, with its pioneering programme of content being streamed live to online delegates from 09:40. Sessions cover topics such as preparing new generations for the digital future over the next 20 years, aligning IT and university strategy, the student experience, big data, organisational change and mobile technology. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Ingram expands textbook program with used, buyback and new supply options Ingram Content Group Inc. has expanded its physical textbook selection and services with the addition of new supply models, a comprehensive assortment of used textbooks and textbook buyback programmes. Through its relationships with leading publishers, Ingram provides booksellers with access to millions of titles and supplemental learning materials, including hundreds of thousands of physical textbooks. 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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