Oxford and Boston, 21st January 2010 - Credo Reference, the award winning
online reference library, recently signed an agreement to integrate a key
glossary of computing from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT into the
Credo General Reference collection.
The BCS Glossary of Computing and ICT
<http://www.bcs.org/server.php?show=nav.10041> is an international
bestselling guide to computer terms. Now in its 12th edition, and
containing over 3,000 terms arranged by theme and defined in context, the
Glossary is fully indexed and cross-referenced throughout.
"We're very pleased to integrate this bestselling guide into Credo
Reference", said Elaine Boyes, Head of Publishing at BCS. "Credo's unique
technology is particularly well suited to this sort of title, where look-up
capabilities and cross referencing are so valuable. It is a testament to the
wide range of interests and substantial expertise of our members who are at
the forefront of enabling the information society and the IT profession that
the Institute has been able to contribute in this way. We are delighted that
this resource will be included in a dynamic and intuitive online resource."
John Dove, President of Credo Reference said: "We are delighted that BCS has
chosen to add this great computing glossary to Credo's platform. This title
will add depth and clarity to our computing coverage, and breadth to Credo's
content in general, which currently contains over three million
cross-searchable entries from over 70 publishers."
Founded in 1999, Credo Reference, with offices in Oxford and Boston, has
been offering completely customizable reference collections for libraries
since 2002. Credo's General Reference and Specialist Reference services
combine extensive content from multiple publishers with unique
cross-referencing technology, effortlessly delivering authoritative answers
to over four million researchers worldwide. Visit www.credoreference.com and
http://blog.credoreference.com.
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, promotes wider social and economic
progress through the advancement of information technology science and
practice. It brings together industry, academics, practitioners and
government to share knowledge, promote new thinking, inform the design of
new curricula, shape public policy and inform the public. It serves over
70,000 members including practitioners, businesses, academics and students,
in the UK and internationally, and publishes a range of books and journals
for practitioners and employees. See: www.bcs.org
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