Cambridge University Press opens up digital platform to rivals

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Wed, 13/07/2011 - 09:50 Cambridge University Press has launched a digital content platform for libraries which it says will become "one of the largest and most significant repositories of digital academic material in the world.” From October 2010, University Publishing Online will provide institutions with ebooks and "related database products” from publishers across the world. It is based on Cambridge Books Online, which offers access to front and backlist PDF titles. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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