I had queried remote access availability with them just a couple of days ago and received the reply:
"Shibboleth and ezproxy access cannot yet be set up for the Virtual Library, however we are aiming to become Shibboleth compliant in early 2010."
I have queried why ezproxy access is a problem available but so far haven't received any reply.

We are looking to purchase some ebooks from them but might have to rethink if they can't offer off-campus access.


Gill Morris
Electronic Services Librarian
Reference and Information Division
University of Strathclyde Library
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Of course I meant Publishing Technology, not Taylor and Francis,

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Mark

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Hi,

I wonder if you might be able to let the list know when Athens
authentication might be available? We were told by Thomas Telford about
this some months ago and I've been reluctant to promote access as most
of the students in this particular area rely on off-campus access.

Thanks.

Best wishes,

Sarah


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Subject: [LIS-E-RESOURCES] NEWS: Publishing Technology and the
Institution of Civil Engineers build the world's largest online civil
engineering resource

Dear Colleague,

With the world's largest publishing event, Frankfurt Book Fair, just
around
the corner, I'm delighted to share exciting news with you. Publishing
Technology today announced the launch of the ICE Virtual Library for the
Institution of Civil Engineers.

The ICE Virtual Library is supported by our pub2web technology - our
content
agnostic, fully-integrated, self-supported platform. It's flexible and
modular architecture gave ICE a solution which has allowed them to offer
a
one-stop shop to the world's largest online civil engineering resource.
The
new site benefits from our latest innovative technology; combining
chapter-by-chapter purchasing, integration of print ordering alongside
online access and real-time integration with existing software systems
and
membership database. The pub2web site also integrates microsites within
the
main site to reflect different content subsets without compromising the
user's experience in site navigation and ordering.

We will have representatives at Frankfurt in Hall 8 (#O948), as well as
on
our main stand in 4.2 (#D416), so please come and visit us to learn
more.
Also, you can follow us on Twitter @publishingtech and join in
discussions
in our LinkedIn group "Publishing Technology". The full announcement is
provided below (and attached as a PDF). And as always, please let me
know if
you have any questions.

Kind regards,
Emily

Emily Taylor
Senior Marketing Associate
Publishing Technology plc
T: +44 1865 397873
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Publishing Technology plc is registered in England No. 837205.

Registered Office: Unipart House, Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2GQ.





For Immediate Release

7 October 2009










Publishing Technology and the Institution of Civil Engineers build the


world's largest online civil engineering resource




ICE Virtual Library offers joined-up information service for engineers





Publishing Technology, the largest provider of software and services for
the
publishing industry, has recently launched a new and expanded ICE
Virtual
Library for the Institution of Civil Engineers and its publishing
subsidiary
Thomas Telford. The platform provides the first consolidated home for
journal and book archives that date back to 1836, alongside ICE's
professional book list, the ICE manuals series and its new collection of
e-books. The Library is supported by Publishing Technology's pub2web
technology platform, and represents the world's largest online civil
engineering resource.



"Publishing Technology were recommended to us for their partnership
approach
and their technological innovation, and we've been very happy with how
both
their people and their platform have lived up to that reputation," says
Leon
Heward-Mills, Publisher for the ICE group. "pub2web has enabled us to
unite
our various publications and open up new revenue streams and
cross-promotion
opportunities. We're delighted to be reinforcing our position at the
forefront of civil engineering information provision by offering a
joined-up, flexible service for our customers and members."



Innovative features of the ICE Virtual Library include:

-          chapter-by-chapter purchasing: customers can pick and mix
content
items to create packages and qualify for a bulk discount

-          realtime integration with Thomas Telford's existing software
systems and membership database to carry out authentication and
synchronise
customer information, saving time for ICE staff and ensuring they have
full
control of data and relationships

-          integration of print ordering alongside online access to
break
down traditional barriers between fulfilment options and increase
customer
choice

-          microsites within the main site to reflect different content
subsets while retaining overall consistency of user experience.

 "pub2web's modular architecture means we've been able to launch a site
that
meets the ICE community's current needs, but is also a solid foundation
for
future experimentation - for example with new business models or
semantic
web functionality," adds Louise Tutton, Senior Vice President of
Publishing
Technology's Scholarly Division. "Platform redevelopment is a big
investment. pub2web lets publishers 'think big and start small' so that
their information can shape itself most effectively around an evolving
market."



ENDS





For more information about pub2web, please contact:



Emily Taylor

Publishing Technology plc

Tel: +44 (0)1865 397873

Email: [log in to unmask]



For information about ICE Virtual Library, please contact:



Jason Millar
Thomas Telford Ltd
Tel: +44 207 665 2491
Email: [log in to unmask]







About Publishing Technology plc


www.publishingtechnology.com <http://www.publishingtechnology.com/>

 The Publishing Technology group enables publishers to focus on their
core
competences by providing a single, trusted partner for both technology
requirements and business development services. It is the largest
provider
of software and services for the publishing industry, servicing eight
out of
ten of the world's largest publishers. The group's proposition uniquely
spans front and back office systems - complemented by a range of
business
development services - to provide the industry's only end-to-end suite
of
software specifically designed to support the publishing process.
Capabilities cover editorial & production, product information, billing
&
fulfillment, content conversion & hosting, website development,
marketing
programs, information commerce, customer relationship management, rights
&
royalties and business intelligence. All application modules can be
configured independently to meet specific publishers' needs and to allow
flexible integration with existing systems. Associated sales and
marketing
services include consultancy and research, sales  representation and
telemarketing. The company is listed on the AIM market of the London
Stock
Exchange and has offices in Europe and North America.



About Thomas Telford

www.thomastelford.com <http://www.thomastelford.com/>

Thomas Telford is the knowledge business of the Institution of Civil
Engineers, and creates specialist products and services for the civil
engineering and construction markets. These include journals, books,
recruitment and training, as well as best practice, news and networking
opportunities around the NEC and Eurocodes. It has been publishing
engineering journals since 1836, and its internationally-read
publications
are available in print and online.






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