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Weekly News Digest
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March 6, 2006 — In addition to this week's NewsBreaks article and the monthly NewsLink Spotlight, Information Today, Inc. (ITI) offers Weekly News Digests that feature recent product news and company announcements. Watch for additional coverage to appear in the next print issue of Information Today. For other up-to-the-minute news, check out ITI’s Twitter account: @ITINewsBreaks.
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Emerald Group Publishing Debuts Product to Help Community Colleges
merald Group Publishing, Ltd. (http://www.emerald.com) released a suite of products for the community college market called Emerald Management Xtra College. Based on the information needs for the academic community, these new products target the day-to-day issues facing faculty, students, and librarians in associate degree programs by offering affordable access to top business journals, reviews, and support resources.Emerald Management Xtra College introduces students to applied vocational management content early in their education, which is "an ideal time to begin reading and applying the business and management literature," said Gill Crawford, head of corporate communications at Emerald. Summarized, targeted information introduces management concepts on a practical level through real-life examples. For example, case studies from Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, and McDonald's are featured, along with study guides and resources for both teaching and learning. Content from more than 300 publications focus on topics ranging from marketing and accounting to human resource management. Community-based portals for faculty and librarians are included, providing an opportunity for subscribers to connect with colleagues around the world. Emerald Management Xtra can accommodate distance-learning program since all resources are available online. A free 14-day trial subscription and additional information is available at http://www.emeraldinsight.com/college. Source: Emerald Group Publishing, Ltd.
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