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27 June 2014

NISO publishes recommended practice on promoting transparency in library discovery services The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced the publication of a new recommended practice, Open Discovery Initiative: Promoting Transparency in Discovery (NISO RP-19-2014), which provides specific guidelines on participation in the new generation of library discovery services. The NISO Open Discovery Initiative (ODI) began work in 2011 to develop recommendations that would increase transparency across all aspects of indexed discovery services. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Singapore Management University to adopt Thomson Reuters' Converis solution to manage research lifecycle The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced a decision by Singapore Management University (SMU) to adopt its Converis solution as the platform for holistic management of its research lifecycle. Thomson Reuters Converis was selected after an extensive evaluation of solutions in the market by SMU, a premier university in Asia internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Elsevier launches Geofacets Connector for Schlumberger Petrel and Studio, makes exploration seamless for Geoscientists STM publisher Elsevier has announced the launch of Geofacets Connector for Schlumberger Petrel and Studio. Geofacets Connector for Petrel and Studio integrates hundreds of thousands of maps and associated papers seamlessly with the Petrel platform's analysis and workflow tools. Using Geofacets Connector for Petrel and Studio, geoscientists can query a specific area or topic and, via a single interface, combine geo-referenced maps and scientific data from Geofacets with 2D and 3D geological and geophysical models created on the Petrel platform. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme EBSCO announces support for open discovery initiative recommendations Library resources provider EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) fully supports the final recommendations of the Open Discovery Initiative (ODI) working group for best practices for discovery services. EBSCO participated in the ODI Committee and the resulting recommendations are in line with EBSCO's open policies around metadata sharing and vendor cooperation. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme ProQuest launches beta version of new ebook reader on ebrary platform ProQuest has launched a beta version of its new ebook reader, developed with extensive user input and debuting on the ebrary platform. The ebrary Reader delivers a modern experience, with a simple interface, intuitive navigation and user-centered design. The Reader represents the best-in-class user experience being developed for the integrated platform that will unite ProQuest's businesses ebrary and Ebook Library – EBL. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Royal Society of Chemistry unveils new journal on water research, engineering and technology The Royal Society of Chemistry has launched a new journal which aims to be a comprehensive and relevant forum for those working in the many areas associated with water research, engineering and technology. The journal, Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, seeks to provide a comprehensive and relevant forum for the diverse communities working in areas associated with water research, engineering and technology. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Libraries and archives set for tense copyright negotiations in Geneva Copyright negotiations commence once more in Geneva, Switzerland, at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), where a proposed international framework supporting copyright exceptions and limitations for libraries and archives is likely to be the subject of intense discussion among Member States. The 28th meeting of the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright & Related Rights (SCCR) will be held from June 30 – July 4. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Think Research Corporation unveils INTERACT 3.0 compatible order sets to support senior care Think Research Corporation (formerly PatientOrderSets.com), a provider of cloud-based healthcare technology solutions, has announced the launch of a comprehensive suite of INTERACTTM 3.0 compatible order sets, developed in collaboration with INTERACTTM's expert advisory group. INTERACTTM is an internationally recognised quality improvement program that focuses on the management of acute change in a resident's condition through clinical tools and educational resources for clinicians. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme MCG Cite AutoAuth Module integrates with Essette Care Management platform MCG, formerly Milliman Care Guidelines and now part of the Hearst Health network, has integrated its Cite AutoAuth Module with the Essette Web-based Care Management platform. This collaboration automates prior treatment authorisation in existing workflows, combining rapid evidence-based utilisation decisions with self-service simplicity to drive inquiry responses in seconds rather than days. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme WIN Library Network selects Ex Libris Alma Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that the WIN Library Network (WIN) - a consortium of eleven universities, colleges and community colleges - has selected the Ex Libris Alma library management solution. Alma will enable the consortium to provide unified resource management for all members, and will operate in tandem with the Ex Libris Primo discovery and delivery solution, recently implemented by WIN. 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. 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