A new way for libraries to rank journals
Until recently Thomson's Journal Citation Reports service (JCR) has remained essentially unchallenged as the metric to journal rankings, but now a new journal citation metric, the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), looks set to offer an alternative source.
Unlike the JCR (which is available to subscribers only), SCImago is freely available online, and also offers important improvements, compared to the JCR.
Read our blog entry >>
Spreading the word - advocacy material
We are continuing to expand our wide range of advocacy material to help you and your researchers promote not just your subscriptions products but also help spread the word about open access.
Have you visted BioMed Central's You Tube Channel?
Visit the website to hear a range of author and Editorial Board testimonials.
Advocacy material: posters, leaflets, t-shirts and more
Download one of our new computer wallpapers to brighten up your desktop and support open access at the same time.
How libraries are funding open access costs
BioMed Central recognises the challenges that libraries are facing in administering funds to support open access publishing and have been discussing how libraries, funding agencies and research administration can collaborate to set up central funds and processes for open access publishing.
A number of large institutions and their libraries have already successfully set up central funds.
Visit our case study webpage to see how >>
Open Repository - DSpace upgrade and beyond
We are pleased to announce that Open Repository has recently been upgraded to include the latest DSpace features. Open Repository 1.4.9 comprises of all the key components of DSpace 1.4.2 and many of the key components of DSpace 1.5.
Read our press release or blog item for further details of what the upgrade comprises.
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Meet the team - BioMed Central on location
BioMed Central will be present at a number of library shows this year, including EAHIL, MLA, ALA, SLA, CHLA, CRIMEA, ARMA/ INORMS.
If you are attending any of these events, please contact us at institutions@biomedcentral.com for an appointment or just drop by our booth. We look forward to meeting you!
A full list of our conference attendance and booth numbers can be found on the website >>
Are you up to date? - 6 new journals launched in 2008
BioMed Central continues to develop its portfolio of journals and subject areas covered. Since the beginning of the year we have launched six new journals.
To make sure you stay up to date with all our new releases sign up to receive email notifications and be sure to catalog our journals.
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