Content Online News
ASME - New exclusive offer for ASME Journals & Conference papers
01/05/2013
We are pleased to announce a new exclusive agreement for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for its highly regarded Journals and Conference Proceedings for academic institutions in the UK and Ireland.
Read more about the ASME special offer for 2013.
MIT Press eBooks Library - New offer for 2013
01/05/2013
We are pleased to announce the addition of the MIT Press eBooks Library - Computing & Engineering Collection into IEEE Xplore.
We have an Eduserv Chest Agreement for this exciting new collection.
Read more about the MIT Press eBooks Library offer for 2013.
IEEE IEL Academic Consortium update
01/08/2011
View testimonials from a selection of universities who have sent their commitment forms back to take part in the IEEE / IET Electronic Library (IEL) academic consortium.
Testimonials are from both existing IEL subscribers and those universities who aren't but would benefit greatly from the IEL resource.
Career Opportunity
20/07/2011
Career Opportunity at Content Online Limited.
We have an exciting career opportunity for a National Account Manager - Corporate, please see this url for more details http://contentonline.co.uk/career-opportunities-1
Carrer Opportunity
20/07/2011
Career Opportunity at Content Online Limited.
We have an exciting career opportunity for a National Account Manager - Corporate, please see this url for more details http://contentonline.co.uk/career-opportunities-1
IEL academic consortium update
31/05/2011
Keep up to date with progress of the IEEE / IET Electronic Library (IEL) consortium for academic organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by viewing our frequently updated pages.
View frequently asked questions here.
View the progress made so far here.
IEEE-Wiley eBooks - Special offer for academics
16/03/2011
Content Online are pleased to announce the extension of our agreement with Eduserv to provide perpetual access to over 480 IEEE-Wiley eBooks for all authorised users at a UK and Irish university or college.
IEEE English Consortium Briefing
28/02/2011
The IEEE and its sales agent, Content Online Ltd, are launching a proposal to form an English Consortium for the IEEE's flagship product - IEEE / IET Electronic Library.
The proposal has been developed in conjunction with Prof. Roger D. Pollard Emeritus Professor, The University of Leeds (formally Dean of Engineering) and 2010 IEEE Vice-President, Technical Activities.
Read more about this exciting new announcement here.
Welcoming Elka Sloan – IEEE Client Services Manager.
15/02/2011
A new IEEE Client Services Manager is now available as an additional resource to support UK customers in their usage of IEEE Xplore – through on-site visits, via the phone or via online webinars. Her name is Elka Sloan, and some of you may have already met her at the Online Exhibition in London in December 2010. Like her colleagues in the IEEE CSM team, Elka has a degree in Library Science and a wealth of experience in using online resources, which enables her to help you maximize the benefit of your subscription to IEEE Xplore.
For more information on the CSM team and Elka Sloan please visit: http://www.ieee.org/publications_standards/publications/subscriptions/clientservices/client_team.html
Elka will attend the UKSG conference in Harrogate in April 2011 and looks forward to the possibility of meeting you there. For a first contact with Elka, feel free to sign up for the free online training session she will be giving on February 24th, at 10:00 UK Time/11:00 Central European Time. Feel free to also let your colleagues know about this opportunity, to learn more about this online training session please visit: http://www.ieee.org/publications_standards/publications/subscriptions/clientservices/info/free_training_form.html
Please contact Elka at e.sloan@ieee.org if you would like to schedule a personal visit to your institution.
For all questions related to your contract or to technical support, Content Online Limited remain your primary contact. info@contentonline.co.uk
IEEE User Group Meeting - Brunel University
04/02/2011
Please join us for the IEEE User Group meeting on Thursday, 7 April 2011 at Brunel University. Your knowledge and expertise would be a valuable asset to the discussion.
Click here to read more about the IEEE User Group Meeting.
Click here to register your attendance to the Meeting.
We hope you and your colleagues can attend. Please also spread the word about this meeting to colleagues you think may be interested in attending too.
Many thanks
Content Online Team
IEEE Wiley eBooks Agreement extended
09/12/2010
We are pleased to announce we are extending our agreement with Eduserv to provide perpetual access to over 400 IEEE Wiley eBooks on the 2010 backfile for all authorised users at a UK university or college. This offer includes approximately 40 eBook titles to be published in 2011.
In addition those universities that purchased the books up to 2010 may add the 2011 titles to their collection list. Pricing is again tiered, and discount depends on the number of interested subscribers for both the 2011 titles including the backfile and the 2011 front list of titles only. There are no ongoing access fees payable once the content is purchased in perpetuity. For the 2011 Titles only - the price per institution will be between $2,245 and $2,995, representing up to 25% discount, depending on the number of participants.
For the 2011 Titles plus the backfile price per instiution will be between $10,495 and $13,995.
To achieve the best possible discount it is important that all participating institutions complete a Commitment Form, available from Nikki Green.
This offer is valid until 31 May 2011 but any site completing an order now will be granted immediate access. Final pricing will be known at the end of May.
What's new at Content Online Limited:
26/11/2010
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Agreement: Content Online Limited are a UK agent for American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Journals, Conference Proceedings and Archives Online, We are currently in negations with Eduserv to bring you this special pricing offer.
Founded in 1880 ASME is a not-for-profit professional organisation that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.
This will be a short term pilot agreement and will only go ahead subject to there being sufficient interest.
Pricing is tiered with discounts ranging from 10 - 40% and is available on our web site ASME Content and Pricing
Pricing is valid until 15 June 2011 – a subscription can start anytime up to that date and will last for 1 year from the date taken up.
The prices are exclusive to subscribers through Content Online Ltd and Eduserv.
This offer combines the Journals and Conferences of the ASME for the first time and because of this combination many subscribers will get more content for the same price previously paid and some will save money as well as having access to more content.
If you require any further information or want trial access (we are currently awaiting details of trials) please do not hesitate to contact: Nikki Green. nikki.green@eduserv.org.uk or phone 01225403220.
IBM Journal of Research and Development: We are pleased to advise of a forthcoming agreement with Eduserv for the 3rd most cited journal in Computer Science, Hardware and Architecture. It features the works of authors in science, technology and engineering of information systems. Papers are written for the worldwide scientific research and development community and knowledgeable professionals. Topics covered include:
- Circuits
- Cloud Computing
- CMOS
- Data Preservation
- Deep Computing
- Environmental Challenges
- Spintronics
- Systems Biology
- Virtual Appliances
The subscription includes 2 simultaneous user access to the backfiles of two prestigious IBM journals:
- IBM Journal of Research and Development
- IBM Systems Journal (1962–2008)
Features include;
- Full-text PDFs of all current and past issues dating back to 1957
- Over 5,000 articles
- Published bimonthly in IEEE Xplore
For further product information please see IBM Journals.
In addition, subscribers to IEEE’s IEL may 'pool' the two extra concurrent users between the IBM Journal and IEL.
The price is $3,150 covering a three year period 1 January 2011 through to 31 December 2013
Please register your interest in this new agreement with Nikki Green.
nikki.green@eduserv.org.uk or phone 01225403220.
5th Annual Content Online Customer Reception
14/10/2010
Content Online Limited are pleased to announce they are holding their 5th Annual Customer Event at the Award Winning Milestone Hotel, Kensington, London, on Wednesday 1st December 2010. If you are a Customer of Content Online Ltd we are pleased to invite you to an evening reception and Dinner.
The Milestone is London's quintessential luxury boutique hotel, a magnificent 19th-century architectural treasure overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens. For more information on the venue please view the Hotel website: http://www.milestonehotel.com/
The evening will commence with Pre-dinner Champagne and canapés served in the Park Lounge from 6.45pm. The evening will then continue with a Traditional Festive 4-course dinner served at 7.30pm in The Windsor Suite.
We have once again timed our event to coincide with the UK Online Exhibition and Conference http://www.online-information.co.uk/index.html
We do hope you can join us for a memorable evening. Please R.S.V.P by the 28th October 2010 by email kerry@contentonline.co.uk, or telephone - 07908 991268.
Spaces are limited and will be awarded on a first come first served basis, so please reply as soon as possible to secure your place.
Full details, including menu will be sent separately to those who are able to join us.
I look forward to hearing from you and hopefully seeing you on December 1st 2010.
You’re Invited to Join IEEE for Lunch at Online Information 2010
07/10/2010
Please join IEEE for a delicious, hot buffet lunch, dessert and tea courtesy of IEEE. During lunch, you’ll hear the latest news about the IEEE Xplore® digital library, new IEEE initiatives, and why IEEE continues to give you the best return on your investment. In addition, there will be plenty of time to ask questions of IEEE staff and provide feedback on IEEE products.
While you are there, you can enter to win an Apple iPad!
Note: The iPad drawing will be held during the luncheon. Entrants must be present at time of drawing to be eligible to win.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity, reserve your space today!
Date: Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Time: 13:00-14:30
Place: Hilton London Olympia, Tower Room, London, UK
Topics at the lunch and presentation include:
- Exciting new and upcoming features of the IEEE Xplore digital library
- New IEEE content and titles coming soon
- A demonstration of how IEEE can help your institution increase scholarly output and develop new research
- Highlights from an updated study on the impact of IEEE research on new patent development
- Exciting new collaborations with other publishers, a new eBook collection and the new IEEE eLearning Library.
IEEE subscribers, and those interested in IEEE information, are invited to attend this free luncheon. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today!
Registration is required - Please RSVP to Phyllis Buchta at p.buchta@ieee.org
In addition, we also invite you to visit IEEE at Online Information Stand #704, we look forward to seeing you in London!
Join us for 'What's New with IEEE Xplore' - a free session hosted by IEEE and Content Online Ltd!
07/10/2010
IEEE and Content Online will be sponsoring a number of free IEEE Xplore digital library training sessions in October 2010. Each session will provide in-depth training on the new, redesigned IEEE Xplore platform, including a new search engine, institutional branding and saved search capabilities.IEEE and Content Online would be delighted if you could join us for these important customer events in the IEEE calendar.
Information professionals are invited to attend these free sessions to learn time-saving search techniques for finding technology content using IEEE Xplore, the online delivery platform for IEEE products.
During the live demonstrations, presented by IEEE Client Services Manager George Plosker, participants will learn about:
- The new IEEE eLearning Library now available from IEEE
- IEEE Xplore authentication, now available via Athens and Shibboleth
- IEEE-Wiley eBooks Library
- Advanced search features such as field searching, wildcards and proximity searching
- Searching by author affiliation or country
- Personalisation options like creating email and RSS alerts on your favourite journals
- Understanding the Abstract Record
- Alternatives to Google and Google Scholar
- New features that are planned for 2011 and beyond
Why you should attend:
- Enhance your understanding of IEEE and IEEE Xplore
- Exchange ideas about productively using IEEE Xplore
- Learn of proposed IEEE features and services
- Help influence the direction of IEEE features and services
- Network with your peers and exchange ideas
Training session: Overview of the new IEEE Xplore and Tips for Targeted Searching
Date: Monday 25th October 2010
Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 pm (to include a buffet lunch)
Location: Imperial College London
Host: Ellen Haigh
Date: Tuesday 26th October 2010
Time: 10.00 am
Location: UK Intellectual Property Office, Newport, Wales
Host: Brendan Churchill
Date: Wednesday 27th October 2010
Time: 2.30 pm (to include a buffet lunch prior to the session)
Location: Queens University Belfast
Host: Janet Drake, Subject Librarian (Engineering)
Date: Thursday 28th October 2010
Time: 10.30 (to include buffet lunch)
Location: University of Limerick
Host: Micheal O'Haodha
Date: Friday 29th October 2010
Time: 10.00 am (to include buffet lunch)
Location: Dublin Institute of Technology
Host: Brendan Devlin
More detailed instructions, including room details and parking facilities will be emailed to attendees closer to the event.
Please feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues and users.
To confirm your attendance along with preferred location, please contact Julia Stockdale at julia@contentonline.co.uk, we will confirm your place has been reserved by return.
PLUS - WIN AN APPLE iPad
Last year Content Online Ltd spent a considerable amount on print and postage materials sent to keep our customers up to date with changes at the IEEE, ASME, ASTM and the other various publishers we represent. While we intend to continue sending the most important messages by traditional postal methods and direct e-mail, in an attempt to reduce costs we will be making increased use of social media such as facebook and twitter to keep our customers and prospective customers up to date.
After speaking with many of you it appears most now use Facebook and Twitter, as such we will be using these to send key messages regarding content, upgrades, platform changes etc.
You can find us on facebook by searching for Content Online and on twitter at content_online
Since this is a cost reducing exercise we thought we should offer an incentive. If you 'Like' Content Online Limited on Facebook or follow us Twitter you could win an Apple iPad.
This is the easiest giveaway you'll ever enter: simply 'Like' us using the Like button on our facebook page, or become a follower on twitter before 25th December 2010 to get our latest news and updates and be in with a chance to win! I We will pick one winner of the Apple iPad from our fans using random.org on the 27th December 2010.
Good luck!
