Archive for December, 2009

Periodical Title/Abbreviation Source

CASSI, the CAS Source Index is now freely available on the web and it contains more than just chemistry titles, so if you need a source for titles/abbreviations you might want to take a look:

http://cassi.cas.org/search.jsp

Barb Butler

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Journal of Marine Biology – a new open access publication

It does not have many papers yet, but it looks like Journal of Marine Biology may be set to take off.  I just saw a call for papers for a special issue titled “Toward Ecosystem Mangement of Pacific Islands” that is being put together by University of Hawaii scientists Rob Toonen, Judy Lemus, and Kim Selkoe.  The fourth guest editor is Ben Halpern from the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis.  They plan to publish the special issue in a year (December 2010).

The journal can be found at http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jmb/contents.html

Joe Wible

Hopkins Marine Station

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Job Posting – Knowledge Manager, Marine Protected Areas Monitoring Enterprise

The Marine Protected Areas Monitoring Enterprise is seeking a Knowledge Manager to lead the design, development, and implementation of an online information management system including online products and tools that will serve diverse user needs and interests. The ideal candidate will combine a solid and broad understanding of information technologies with the capacities to think big, innovate, and work collaboratively. The Knowledge Manager will play a critical role in the MPA Monitoring Enterprise’s work to develop innovative, effective, and sustainable approaches to monitoring and evaluating California’s statewide network of marine protected areas, currently being implemented under the Marine Life Protection Act. This unique position will be based in Oakland, California, in the offices of the California Ocean Science Trust. Starting date is as soon as possible, preferably by March 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin January 4, 2010. Salary will be commensurate with experience and is expected to be in the range of $75,000 – $95,000. Generous benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and retirement) are included in the full compensation package.

Joe Wible

Hopkins Marine Station

http://www.calost.org/Knowlege_Manger.pdf

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