Page last updated 6th April 2020
Check out the following free COVID-19 resources from our members. We will update this page as and when new resources comes to our attention.
Contents of this page provided by:
(If you are a BIC member and would like us to add a link to your organisation’s free resources please do get in touch via info@bic.org.uk).
Free resources from Ingram Content Group:
- Education hub:
https://www.ingramcontent.com/publishers/lp/book-metadata-resources-hub - Book metadata pricing resources hub:
https://www.ingramcontent.com/book-metadata-pricing-resources-hub
Free resources from Nielsen Book:
- Tracking the impact of COVID-19
As coronavirus (COVID-19) sweeps the world, Nielsen has set up a dedicated page with the latest consumer insights for retailers and manufacturers trying to understand the changes and plan for what comes next.
https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2020/covid-19-tracking-the-impact-on-fmcg-and-retail/ - Nielsen Book continues to support all their clients and encourages anyone within the industry to get in touch if they have any questions:
http://emarketing.nielsenbook.co.uk/files/amf_nielsen/project_4/Nielsen_Book_Contact_Details_1_.pdf
Updates / free resources from the Taylor & Francis Group:
- Breaking COVID-19 research microsite
Taylor & Francis has published a new microsite that aggregates and organises all recently published COVID-19 research in one easy-to-navigate portal, including all relevant research articles and book chapters. All breaking research relating to COVID-19 continues to be freely accessible in support of global efforts in diagnosis, treatment, prevention and further research into the virus. New research will be added to the microsite as soon as it breaks.
https://taylorandfrancis.com/coronavirus/
Read Taylor & Francis' full statement about the microsite, here.
- Support for remote learning
Whilst no disruption to library services on the Taylor & Francis Online and Taylor & Francis eBooks platforms is anticipated, Taylor & Francis staff are on hand to help if users are experiencing any difficulties with remote access, and will ensure that guidance on how to do this remains updated.
Instructions on enabling remote access for Taylor & Francis Online
https://www.tandfonline.com/page/librarians/authentication
Taylor & Francis is currently in the process of adding additional options to support off-campus access and will be updating the webpage, above, in the next few weeks as these become available.
How to enable remote access authentication for ebooks on Taylor & Francis eBooks
https://help.taylorfrancis.com/librarians_institutions/s/article/What-authentication-methods-are-available-for-my-institution
Taylor & Francis is proud to be working with several partners to support access to its ebooks and e-textbooks. It is providing free access to ebooks through its partnerships with VitalSource, Kortext (in conjunction with JISC), and Red Shelf through the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester.
- Print resources
Taylor & Francis is working with its suppliers and distributors to minimise disruption to print distribution journals, but it does anticipate there may be some problems with getting print copies to customers. For books, Taylor & Francis has temporarily stopped offering print inspection copies, print desk copies, and print media review copies. Taylor & Francis is committed to ensuring customers have access to books and given the increasing uncertainty on print delivery, its eBook option for these services is its most reliable delivery and access option. Our customer service teams are on hand to support via support@tandf.online.com