Scholarly books and journals at risk: responding to the challenges of a changing economy

The Research Information Network (RIN) has published a briefing alerting academics and librarians to the effects of global recession on library budgets. Read it here.

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Edward Harper, Scottish Composer and Pianist

Edward Harper died on 12 April 2009 aged 68. Conrad Wilson wrote the obituary in The Herald. Michael Tumelty has written an appreciation, also in The Herald today (15 April 2009).

David Johnson, Scottish Composer and Musicologist

The eminent musicologist, David Johnson, died 30 March 2009 aged 66. Read his obituary in The Herald.

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