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2nd Dezember 2024

Faires / Events

AnkosLink 2024: Artificial intelligence and academic libraries

This year, the AnkosLink Conference took place from November 18 - 21 at the Granada Luxury Belek Congress Center in Antalya. Over 500 participants and around 60 companies came together at Turkey's most important publishing and library event. A network of national and international university libraries, public libraries, academics, publishers and information and technology companies met at the three-day event to discuss relevant topics such as the impact of artificial intelligence on university libraries, changing teaching methods, increasing access to information, research evaluation systems, the importance of consortial studies, open science and open access. Development prospects in the field of publishing in the form of new learning platforms, sharing economics and sharing models were examined in more detail. The rapid digital growth requires flexibility and new solutions in the professional field of academic librarians.

Our colleagues Ferda Warnecke and Hacer Cimen were positive about the interest shown by new customers - including from Azerbaijan - and the discussions with existing customers. There was also high demand for our new platform, the STEIN Portal, which will be launched successively from next year.

27th November 2024

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70th anniversary of the BME!

The BME Symposium from November 13-15 in Berlin was a successful event at all levels. New insights into the areas of purchasing, logistics and supply chain were gained and the future of the profession was examined.

The focus was on the question of how procurement can help shape the future more successfully, taking into account the uncertain times and technological leaps forward. The transformation process of indirect procurement was also examined, with strategic procurement replacing the order office and the possibilities of how AI can be used to solve problems in procurement were considered. Not forgetting the conditions of the Supply Chain Act and the question of how comprehensive risk management can be designed with added value and benefits.

Around 1,500 participants and almost 200 speakers as well as 120 partners and sponsors were on site. The procurement community also celebrated the BME's 70th anniversary!

Our colleague Bonnie Lewerang and colleagues Michael Borgers and Moritz Wagner were there on behalf of Mediengruppe Stein and, in addition to interesting and informative discussions, were able to learn about innovative solutions and new opportunities.

You can find more information about the BME Symposium at: https://www.bme.de/

21st November 2024

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Exciting insights at German Nursing Day 2024!

From November 7 - 8, we attended the German Nursing Day in Berlin. Under the motto: “PflegeZeigtHaltung”, the event was organized by representatives of the industry for nursing professionals. The focus was on dialog and the further development of nursing care in Germany and the role of the nursing profession in society. In addition, joint solutions were developed to meet the challenges.

Our colleague Natalie Richter and our colleague Jens Rensing were on site and were impressed by the interest shown by nurses, teachers and, above all, young people. In the area of education, the demand for specialist literature for studies and training was very high. Constructive feedback was left by school administrators and care services. There was a sense of community throughout the event. Our colleagues from Sales were heavily involved due to our well-attended stand and were able to hold many informative discussions.

5th November 2024

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The BME's Purchasing and Logistics Symposium enters the next round

From November 13-15, the 59th Purchasing and Logistics Symposium of the German Association of Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics will take place at the STATION-Berlin event location. Over three days, around 1,300 participants, over 160 speakers and around 100 exhibitors will come together for networking. The key topics of “Procurement4Future - AI in procurement”, “SME offensive”, “Sourcing strategies 2030” and “Supply chain excellence” will be discussed, debated and worked on in a solution-oriented manner.
What makes the symposium so special is that the variety of perspectives on show means that every participant can learn something new and take away inspiration for their day-to-day work to improve their own business processes.

We will of course also be there and will be represented by our colleagues Michael Borgers, Moritz Wagener and Dominik Paul at stand B1.

15th October 2024

Stein News

Top rating for IMS!

For the period from 01.07.23 - 30.06.24, IMS was once again rated by the BSR (Berliner Stadtreinigung) for outstanding performance this year. With 98.9 out of 100 points, there has been a noticeable improvement in performance compared to last year (97.5 points). Reliability and effort are appreciated by the BSR with great gratitude and thus a high level of satisfaction is expressed. We would like to thank all colleagues involved for their outstanding performance. You can find more information about BSR at https://www.bsr.de/index.php

10th October 2024

Faires / Events

The event that makes literary hearts beat faster - the Frankfurt Book Fair is approaching!

Literature fans from all over the world will come together this year from October 16 - 20 to immerse themselves in the multifaceted world of literature and be intoxicated by a variety of unique offerings. Under the motto “FBM24 is Read!ng” and with Italy as the guest of honor, visitors and exhibitors will be able to network and engage in exciting discussions on various topics relating to professional and current events as well as pop cultural developments on a wide variety of levels. Exciting readings by authors and encounters with well-known personalities such as Thomas Gottschalk, Max Mutzke and comedian Bülent Ceyla await you.

A new addition to the program of the international book fair is the Asia Stage, which provides interesting information on developments and innovations on the Asian book market. The Comics Business Center offers trade visitors the opportunity to make new contacts and exchange information about the booming global industry for mangas, comics & co.

Other exciting program items spread over the days invite everyone to be inspired, intoxicate their senses and nourish their knowledge.

Don't miss this comprehensive and enriching event that will make expectant eyes light up and fill literary hearts.

We look forward to seeing each and every one of you and will be available for you personally at stand 4.0 G6 from 16.10.2024!

27th August 2024

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RA EXPO 2024 is in the starting blocks - what to expect!

We look forward to presenting our comprehensive industry expertise for law firms, lawyers and other legal advisory fields at the RA Expo in Cologne on September 3, 2024.

Our expert colleagues from Deubner Medien will be on hand to answer your questions and provide information about our Law, Business and Tax Channel.

At the largest trade fair for law firms, all areas of modern law firm management as well as the latest trends in digitalization and automation will be highlighted.

You can expect exciting activities organized by premium partners, enriching presentations by keynote speakers and a wide range of opportunities to get in touch with exhibitors, speakers and visitors and expand your network.

Get to know valuable and innovative tools that will take your law firm organization to the next level, gather supportive tips for staff and client recruitment as well as marketing tricks for refreshing your own website or corporate identity.

In addition, numerous programs for more efficient work will be presented and impulses will be given to make sensible use of digitization for your law firm through software solutions. You can look forward to further training opportunities for digitalization and essential content for setting up a secure IT infrastructure.

Last but not least: the topic that has become an integral part of the digital world and its unstoppable development: the integration of artificial intelligence, which allows everyday work and the associated processes to be designed effectively and purposefully.

Answers, the AI from Ottp-Schmidt, is ideal for your research into tax law topics, so that you can bring your knowledge up to the desired level within seconds.

You can also find out more about this topic in our article “Digitalization in tax law”.

At our stand 67, we will address your needs in detail and offer you customized advice on your topics and concerns.

We look forward to welcoming you.

4th July 2024

book stores

Good music, a festive atmosphere and plenty of sunshine: at TU Dortmund University's Summer Party 2024

On June 27, students and employees of TU Dortmund University, along with their families and friends, celebrated the summer festival to the fullest under a bright sun as part of the "I am TU / We are TU" campaign.

The various stands of faculties, student councils and institutions were interactive and creative. Frozen roses made of liquid nitrogen that could be shattered, running through a parkour with an exoskeleton or watching soccer robots scoring goals live were just some of the items on the program.

Live bands, TU ensembles, DJs, dance groups and the TU cheerleading team enchanted the audience with a wide variety of shows.

At our stand, students and other visitors were able to play table tennis, buy BVB-TU scarves and cool off with water pistols.

4th July 2024

Corporate event

Company Run 2024: Another milestone has been reached!

On June 26, 2024, our colleagues completed the company run at Lake Möhnesee with full commitment - despite weather-related challenges - at 28° with flying colors. The cheering on of motivating spectators from our logistics, bookstore, sales and customer service departments also contributed to the good mood of our hard-working runners.

Refreshments included ice-cold drinks and tasty treats. The pavilion provided plenty of shade and relaxation. Our colleague Maren gave a live interview to Hellweg Radio and the mayor also stopped by for a chat and wished the team every success.

We are delighted with the successful run and would like to thank all spectators and participants for a great time!

1st July 2024

LIBRARIES

Standing Order Collection Autumn 2024 now available for download!

Just in time for the second half of the year, the new Standing Order Lists for the Autumn 2024 collection have been completed and are now available for download under Libraries Unibuch / JSW. The corresponding catalog data will be posted online in the coming days.

26th June 2024

Faires / Events

Advotec highlights at the German Lawyers' Day 2024!

Advotec, the large trade exhibition at the German Lawyers' Day in Bielefeld, took place from 06th to 07th of July.2024

The event was characterized by exciting opportunities to exchange ideas about new products and services from banks, consulting firms, education providers, specialist publishers and Lega-Tech companies. In addition, exhibitors such as software providers, start-ups, associations and insurance companies provided input for informative news and suggestions for innovative solutions.

24th June 2024

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Procurement Congress of Hospitals from 13th to 14th of May 2024 in Berlin: Review!

Also this year, leading experts, decision-makers and practitioners from the healthcare sector have come together for discussions and presentations on the challenges and developments in the procurement sector for medical products, services and technologies. With a focus on procurement and logistics for better healthcare, the congress has proven to be a stable foundation in the DACH region in recent years with regard to procurement, logistics and IT in healthcare.

The following key topics characterized the discussions regarding structural reforms between procurement practice, science and politics:

• huge challenges due to demographic change

• greater efficiency urgently needed for far-reaching restructuring

• fewer hospital locations and therefore more concentration of services

• more outpatient services are required

• Large number of inpatient stays is no longer sustainable in terms of personnel

Around 100 visitors attended this year's procurement congress in Berlin.

13th June 2024

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The Stein Media Group as part of the global community: Coupa Inspire 2024!

Coupa Inspire 2024 EMEA took place from June 4 - 6 at the Austria Center in Vienna.

Cross-industry experts in finance, procurement, supply chain, IT and treasury, international speakers and lots of innovative input shaped the event. The use of AI-supported solutions to increase efficiency and reduce risks were among the core topics.

Coupa offers transformation opportunities for companies and various processes to integrate new approaches to business performance, profitability and growth.

Highlights included keynotes, breakout sessions and special networking opportunities where attendees could learn from best practices and success stories from the Coupa community.

11th June 2024

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Mediengruppe Stein at BiblioCon 2024 in the Congress Center Hamburg

Of course, we were also represented at this year's BiblioCon with our channel LIBRARIES Librarians and information professionals met at the Congress Center Hamburg from June 4 to 7 under the motto offen.lokal.global.

We wanted to make our contribution in the areas of education, knowledge transfer, reading and the promotion of democracy and presented our library services. Annette Fürhoff, Thorsten Kasuch and Oliver Mätzel were on site and held many open discussions.

The integration of Massmann into the media group attracted a great deal of interest, but topics such as open access (licensing models, financing, administrative costs in the libraries, etc.) and the new FOLIO library management system were also discussed intensively.

9th April 2024

STEIN Expansion

Our portfolio in the library business is expanding!

Since 01.04.2024 we welcome Massmann GmbH. Based in Hamburg, Massmann is our second location in the Hanseatic city alongside ims.

The company was founded in 1989 by the booksellers Dorothea and Kay Massmann in Hamburg and has since been exclusively responsible as a family-run company for corporate customers as well as university and research libraries in German-speaking countries. The company specializes in the procurement of monographs from national and international publishers. The range of services also includes a large journal department and the licensing of e-books (via Proquest e-Book Central and the publishers) and databases.

With the acquisition of Massmann GmbH, we are expanding our portfolio in the library business. Many years of experience and great commitment characterize the quality of the bookshop. The professional service is reflected in various features:

Fast and effective response to changes in the procurement and sales market
Online status reports on current orders and subscriptions
the flexible Massmann Approval Plan
the takeover of outsourcing projects

We are delighted to welcome our Massmann colleagues to our media group and look forward to an exciting year and continued successful collaboration.

14th March 2024

new products

New addition to the Mediapool - the newspapers and magazines of Forum Verlag are now available!

Forum Verlag produces, among others, "Der Brandschutzbeauftragte", "Infodienst Datenschutz für Praktiker", "QM-PRAXIS in der Pflege", "Quartier - Fachmagazin für den urbanen Wohnungsbau", "Zeitschrift Zoll.Export".

These magazines are now available in the Mediapool.

The Mediapool is a cross-publisher and cross-title e-paper reader which, as a pure B2B offering, provides a platform for reading newspapers, general-interest magazines and trade journals. More than 500 titles can be read on a subscription basis.

Are you interested in a MediaPool account to enjoy a selection of over 700 titles?

Find out more here.

Or contact our customer service at: +49 (0) 40 / 23 51 33-214

16th January 2024

STEIN Expansion

New addition to the channel: Law!

SinceJanuary 1, 2024 Deubner Medien belongs to Stein media group. Our location radar has thus expanded to include Cologne. This acquisition expands the area of law.

Deubner Medien can look back on more than 200 years of company history. The Cologne-based company was initially run purely as a specialist bookshop and was expanded in 1998 by Managing Director Kay Deubner to include the specialist book service of the same name. In 2014, the company was finally renamed DEUBNER MEDIEN in order to present itself as a digital and future-oriented company.

Our product portfolio of our law channel is thus growing from traditional print media to online databases, e-books, seminars and webinars.

The ongoing expansion of MGS is heading towards the goal of becoming one of the leading providers in the specialist information trade. We now have 16 locations within Germany and four international locations in the USA, Norway, France and Turkey.

27th November 2023

new products

Welcome to the MediaPool! The magazine Wirtschaftsjournalist:in is now available for you!

Wirtschaftsjournalist:in, the magazine for financial and business journalists, PR managers and analysts, has a circulation of more than 5,000 copies and reaches more than 8,000 readers six times a year.

It contains the latest information for the fields of financial and business journalism, investor relations and PR work for commercial enterprises in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The main topics include significant company analyses and evaluations, which indicate the respective values such as investor, customer and employee trust. The influence of business journalists on the stock market price of companies also plays a key role, as financial and business journalists have a certain position of power that ultimately determines the success or failure of a company.

They report critically and sharpen the senses when it comes to the responsible use of the learnings and expertise of business experts. This is how they decide whether to report on the companies and firms at all.

Are you interested in a MediaPool account to enjoy a selection of over 700 titles?

Find out more at: www.ims-online.de

Or contact our customer service at: +49 (0) 40 / 23 51 33-214

7th November 2023

Faires / Events

With F. Delbanco at this year's ANKOSLink International Conference in Antalya!

The ANKOSLink International Conference will take place from 20.11 - 23.11.2023 in Antalya, Turkey. Over 500 participants and around 60 companies will come together to exchange ideas at the most important event in the country's publishing and library sector.

National and international university and public libraries, information professionals, academics, publishers and information and technology companies come together to discuss problematic issues and useful solutions in the library and publishing sector.

AnkosLink is regarded as a dynamic platform for this, tracking current developments in the world of publishing and libraries through trade fairs and academic programs.

We look forward to welcoming you at our stand A2!