German publisher to build online Chinese library of science

The People’s Daily Online says The leading German scientific publisher Springer-Verlag said on Oct. 24 that they would joint hands with two Chinese partners to establish an online full-text database on SpringerLink called “Chinese Library of Science”

In an interview by the Deutsche Welle, a Springer official said this database, to be provided by Springer in conjunction with China Science Press and China Higher Education Press, would give access to Chinese publications for worldwide scholars. From 2006 on, a full spectrum of pay downloadable Chinese publications on natural sciences and human sciences will offered.