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EBSCO Information Services and the American Library Association Award Ten Librarians with Scholarships to Attend the 2024 ALA Annual Conference

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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IPSWICH, Mass. and CHICAGO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA), has awarded ten scholarships to librarians to attend the 2024 ALA Annual Conference. These scholarships are intended to help librarians defray the cost of travel and other expenses so they can attend more than 500 programs, discussions and sessions from world-class speakers and meet with library vendors. These scholarships allow recipients to learn more about digital content, innovation and leadership and expand their professional development while networking with fellow library professionals.

Key Points: 
  • and CHICAGO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA), has awarded ten scholarships to librarians to attend the 2024 ALA Annual Conference.
  • These scholarships are intended to help librarians defray the cost of travel and other expenses so they can attend more than 500 programs, discussions and sessions from world-class speakers and meet with library vendors.
  • These scholarships allow recipients to learn more about digital content, innovation and leadership and expand their professional development while networking with fellow library professionals.
  • The scholarship recipients will be honored by EBSCO and ALA representatives during the conference at a scholarship breakfast.

RIPM Jazz Periodicals: Music, History, and Culture Now Available from EBSCO Information Services

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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IPSWICH, Mass., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Music researchers and all those interested in 20th-century cultural, social, and historical disciplines can now access rare music periodicals with the release of RIPM Jazz Periodicals: Music, History, and Culture from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO). The collection, produced by Le Répertoire International de la Presse Musicale (RIPM), includes articles, reviews, illustrations, interviews, and advertisements from jazz publications spanning the early 20th century to the early 21st century.

Key Points: 
  • RIPM Jazz Periodicals is an invaluable repository of primary source materials, featuring an extensive collection of rare and unique periodicals covering the diverse spectrum of jazz music.
  • RIPM Jazz Periodicals provides access to nearly a century of jazz writing, ranging from Dixieland and ragtime to swing, bebop, free jazz, fusion, and many other genres.
  • "The RIPM Jazz Periodicals database is a milestone in preserving and making accessible the rich history of jazz music.
  • RIPM Jazz Periodicals joins our other RIPM databases, also available on EBSCOhost, allowing access to more than 250 years of music literature."

EBSCOlearning™ Names Dr. Bob Nelson as a 2024 Distinguished Fellow

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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IPSWICH, Mass., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCOlearning™, a division of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), has selected Dr. Bob Nelson, thought leader, best-selling author, keynote speaker and consultant, as an inaugural EBSCOlearning Distinguished Fellow for 2024. The Distinguished Fellow program was recently established by EBSCOlearning to recognize individuals who are making substantial and noteworthy contributions in the areas of career and workforce development, educational advancement, employee upskilling and organizational improvement. The criteria for this program include having a highly accredited body of work and contributions that have significantly and positively impacted people and organizations through effective and practical application.

Key Points: 
  • IPSWICH, Mass., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCOlearning™, a division of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), has selected Dr. Bob Nelson, thought leader, best-selling author, keynote speaker and consultant, as an inaugural EBSCOlearning Distinguished Fellow for 2024.
  • Dr. Bob Nelson has been a leading authority on employee recognition, motivation and engagement for several decades.
  • EBSCOlearning Senior Vice President & General Manager, Michael Laddin says that EBSCOlearning is pleased to recognize Dr. Bob Nelson as its inaugural Distinguished Fellow.
  • Dr. Nelson says, "I am honored to be recognized by EBSCOlearning as a Distinguished Fellow.

EBSCO Information Services Opens Submissions for the 2024 EBSCO Solar Grant

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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IPSWICH, Mass., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Submissions are now open for the 2024 EBSCO Solar grant program from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO). For the ninth consecutive year, EBSCO is accepting applications for grants that will fund solar installations at libraries around the world. As part of the 2024 EBSCO Solar initiative, EBSCO will be making a total of $300,000 in grants available.

Key Points: 
  • IPSWICH, Mass., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Submissions are now open for the 2024 EBSCO Solar grant program from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO).
  • As part of the 2024 EBSCO Solar initiative, EBSCO will be making a total of $300,000 in grants available.
  • EBSCO introduced the EBSCO Solar grant program in 2016 as a demonstration of its longstanding commitment to solar energy.
  • With EBSCO Solar, we hope to recognize libraries looking to leverage solar energy and spread awareness of the positive impact of solar within their communities."

EBSCO Information Services CEO Tim Collins to Retire on June 30, 2024

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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IPSWICH, Mass., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Friday, January 12, 2024, EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) CEO Tim Collins announced that he will retire on June 30, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • IPSWICH, Mass., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Friday, January 12, 2024, EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) CEO Tim Collins announced that he will retire on June 30, 2024.
  • EBSCO Industries CEO David Walker says that Tim has been a huge contributor to EBSCO Information Services and EBSCO Industries' overall success.
  • After 40 years of contributions to the business and the library information services industry, Tim will be difficult to replace.
  • EBSCO Industries' goal is to have a successor in the role by July 1, 2024; they are working with the global Leadership Advisory Firm, Egon Zehnder, on a comprehensive process to identify the next CEO for EBSCO Information Services.

Spectroscopy Announces the Acquisition of Spectroscopy Europe and Spectroscopy World

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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CRANBURY, N.J., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MJH Life Sciences® and Spectroscopy® are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Spectroscopy Europe and Spectroscopy World , two leading digital magazines for experts in the analytical sciences.

Key Points: 
  • CRANBURY, N.J., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MJH Life Sciences® and Spectroscopy® are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Spectroscopy Europe and Spectroscopy World , two leading digital magazines for experts in the analytical sciences.
  • The merger of the publications will expand Spectroscopy’s mission to provide valuable, practical and leading-edge information to the spectroscopy community.
  • Under the direction of Editor and Publisher Ian Michael, Spectroscopy Europe, and Spectroscopy World, have been writing about the latest trends in analytical sciences since 1975.
  • He served as an editor for John Wiley & Sons before founding IM Publications, the parent company of Spectroscopy Europe and Spectroscopy World.

EBSCO Information Services Unveils EBSCO's Clinical Decisions Dyna Innovation Center

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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IPSWICH, Mass., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A team of clinical and health care experts from EBSCO Information Services' (EBSCO) Clinical Decisions embarks on a journey to leverage generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology within its point-of-care resources, with the goal to deliver faster-than-ever access to their industry-leading, evidence-based, expert-curated, trusted information to clinicians, nurses and health care professionals.

Key Points: 
  • IPSWICH, Mass., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A team of clinical and health care experts from EBSCO Information Services ' (EBSCO) Clinical Decisions embarks on a journey to leverage generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology within its point-of-care resources, with the goal to deliver faster-than-ever access to their industry-leading, evidence-based, expert-curated, trusted information to clinicians, nurses and health care professionals.
  • Clinical experts at Clinical Decisions are exploring the use of AI to bring answers directly to the bedside, making it easy to obtain near instantaneous answers, leveraging the use of large language models (LLMs) within EBSCO's trusted, evidence-based environment.
  • When considering the use of AI in a clinical environment, a judicious approach is necessary, especially considering clinical diagnosis and treatment.
  • EBSCO Vice President of Product Management, DynaMedex ™, Julia Colpitts, says the team is prioritizing a safe environment, first and foremost.

EBSCO Information Services and EcoMap Partner to Help Libraries Support Entrepreneurship

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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IPSWICH, Mass., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- IPSWICH, Mass. — December 14, 2023 — EBSCOlearning™, a division of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), and EcoMap Technologies (EcoMap) have partnered to offer public libraries a service to help patrons on their entrepreneurial journey. EcoMap is a hyperlocal search engine that curates and catalogs community resources to support entrepreneurship and empowers libraries to become stronger hubs for economic development.

Key Points: 
  • — December 14, 2023 — EBSCOlearning™, a division of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), and EcoMap Technologies (EcoMap) have partnered to offer public libraries a service to help patrons on their entrepreneurial journey.
  • EcoMap is a hyperlocal search engine that curates and catalogs community resources to support entrepreneurship and empowers libraries to become stronger hubs for economic development.
  • This solution facilitates stronger connections and relevant information between people, companies, organizations, and resources to help the ecosystem become more effective.
  • EBSCOlearning's Chief Strategist Duncan Smith says working with EcoMap will provide a way for libraries to meet the demand for business development services from libraries.

The Muse Bolsters Leadership Team with Addition of Chris Atkins as Senior VP of B2B Marketing

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Muse, a leading job search and career development platform serving tens of millions of job seekers and hundreds of growing companies, today announced it has hired veteran HR tech marketing leader Chris Atkins , former Chief Marketing Officer at PandoLogic, as Senior VP of B2B Marketing.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Muse, a leading job search and career development platform serving tens of millions of job seekers and hundreds of growing companies, today announced it has hired veteran HR tech marketing leader Chris Atkins , former Chief Marketing Officer at PandoLogic, as Senior VP of B2B Marketing.
  • "We are excited for him to bring these skills to The Muse and help us reach the next level in our growth."
  • "Today's talent leaders want to attract the right candidates without spending hours sifting through hundreds of applications.
  • I am looking forward to propelling The Muse forward in this next chapter of growth," added Atkins.

EBSCOlearning™ and the American Management Association (AMA) Launch AMA MicroCourses™ powered by EBSCOlearning

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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IPSWICH, Mass., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCOlearning™, a division of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), and the American Management Association International (AMA) join forces to deliver AMA MicroCourses™ powered by EBSCOlearning, a new platform created to provide companies with resources to upskill their employees and equip those entering the workforce with learning real-world skills. AMA MicroCourses powered by EBSCOlearning is available for businesses, colleges and universities, libraries, schools, and government, and designed to enable organizations and users to improve business knowledge, practical skills and productivity — including a wide range of leadership, management and other in-demand soft skills.

Key Points: 
  • AMA MicroCourses powered by EBSCOlearning is available for businesses, colleges and universities, libraries, schools, and government, and designed to enable organizations and users to improve business knowledge, practical skills and productivity.
  • EBSCO Senior Vice President and General Manager of EBSCOlearning Mike Laddin says EBSCOlearning welcomes the AMA as a corporate partner.
  • Manny Avramidis, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Management Association, says that EBSCOlearning is the ideal partner for the AMA in this endeavor.
  • AMA MicroCourses powered by EBSCOlearning provides 24/7/365 training, and relevant, current content from the AMA, a global leader in training, with new courses added regularly.