Price and availability of apps are the most important concerns in tablet purchasing decisions.
Posted 9 August 2012
Amazon.com announces launch of textbook rental programme.
Posted 8 August 2012
EESC calls for expanded scope of data protection reforms.
Posted 7 August 2012
ScienceWatch reports on the increase in multi-author articles.
Posted 2 August 2012
Apple's third quarter results show continued growth.
Posted 1 August 2012
PaidContent has released its list of top 50 digital content companies.
Posted 31 July 2012
Clear signs that e-book sales in the Netherlands are beginning to accelerate.
Posted 30 July 2012
Rare document discovered in archive.
Posted 25 July 2012
Formal announcement on long running dispute expected soon.
Posted 25 July 2012
E-books for France via Google Play; VAT price hike in Italy.
Posted 20 July 2012
Announcement of Italy's first major 'digital first' imprint.
Posted 19 July 2012
In 2011 mobile phone calls declined for the first time ever but 150 billion texts were sent.
Posted 19 July 2012
Article evaluation service has published its first articles.
Posted 18 July 2012
Free e-books available via a project that encourages citizens to read classics - and explore the city.
Posted 18 July 2012
Management Committee opportunities at NetIKX.
Posted 17 July 2012
OA moves will 'herald a new era of academic discovery'.
Posted 17 July 2012
Increased European representation reflected in new name - Europe PubMed Central (Europe PMC).
Posted 17 July 2012
An earlier version of Vivaldi opera identified in Vivaldi library collection.
Posted 17 July 2012
Report suggests a 'promising' future for e-books in Germany.
Posted 11 July 2012
Kobo continues to expand in Europe.
Posted 11 July 2012
Following roll out to English-speaking nations, the App Center will be introduced to seven additional countries.
Posted 10 July 2012
Widespread dissent leads to government 'disowning' law that would allow trade in personal information.
Posted 9 July 2012
Professional bodies call for MEPs to reject ACTA.
Posted 4 July 2012
A previously lost 'sensational' map naming America has resurfaced after more than 100 years.
Posted 4 July 2012
New award to recognise the impact of health library services in developing and transition countries.
Posted 3 July 2012
The publication of the White Paper coincides with the launch of a revamped website.
Posted 28 June 2012
Task Force to help scholarly community make the best OA choices.
Posted 28 June 2012
NPG's fastest growing journal increases author license options.
Posted 28 June 2012
UK's top six broadband providers will be responsible for sending warnings to subscribers.
Posted 28 June 2012
The commercial and social value of open cultural data is recognised by the EU.
Posted 22 June 2012
Finalists for best new journal and publishing innovation awards announced.
Posted 21 June 2012
The winner of the De Gruyter Saur/ IFLA Research Paper Award 2012 has been announced.
Posted 19 June 2012
US publishers report that e-book revenues are higher than hardcover revenues.
Posted 18 June 2012
Agreement reached which 'respects the rights of authors'.
Posted 17 June 2012
Information and media monitoring service sold to competitive intelligence company.
Posted 17 June 2012
The DPC is calling for nominations for its tenth anniversary Awards.
Posted 15 June 2012
Expanded tweets offer content previews from partner websites.
Posted 14 June 2012
The momentum behind open access is driving new research publishing models.
Posted 14 June 2012
Agreement is 'first step' towards harmonising copyright rules across the EU.
Posted 11 June 2012
German publisher plans to become a leading digital player.
Posted 6 June 2012
Submission rates are increasing overall but with stronger growth in emerging nations.
Posted 6 June 2012
Report highlights an increasingly mobile and multi-tasking online population.
Posted 31 May 2012
Should public libraries sell e-books? A short survey is seeking opinions.
Posted 30 May 2012
The 2009 European e-privacy directive has now been implemented in the UK, despite ongoing confusion.
Posted 30 May 2012
Programme announced for conference focusing on effective use of social media.
Posted 24 May 2012
Online forum broadening participation and debate ahead of this year's Digital Agenda Assembly.
Posted 23 May 2012
The UK's ODI is scheduled to open in September 2012.
Posted 23 May 2012
The ESF awards the annual Latsis Prize for outstanding research.
Posted 18 May 2012
OA will ensure free movement of researchers and ideas in Europe.
Posted 18 May 2012
Two days of hacking and sharing for anyone interested in open bibliographic metadata.
Posted 16 May 2012