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New Resource Identifies Top Bio Papers

Check out this new library resource:  Faculty of 1000 Biology reviews the most interesting papers published in the biological sciences, based on the recommendations of a faculty of well over 1000 selected leading researchers.  See whether your paper has been recommended.  Customize, set for alerts, more.

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  • LAST PRINT ISSUE - SOON, A NEW DIRECTION FOR ISD NEWSLETTER: ISDirections, April 2008 [PDF file]. Two SI guides are revised: "The International System of Units" and the "Guide for Use of International System of Units," page 1.  All materials in 300+ Springer E-book package are now fully searchable by title and keyword, see page 2 for more. The Information Services Division received 2007 Silver Maryland Quality Award recognizing role-model organizations, page 4 ... and more.   Look through back issues.
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Now Available - Revised SI Guidance Pubs

Correct SI unit usage in U.S. is reflected in the new NIST SP 330, The International System of Units and NIST SP 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units. Both are available in electronic and print formats.

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