The IEEE eLearning Library, recently launched for organizational subscriptions, now also provides technical professionals and students with access to individual, fee-based short courses and conference workshops. Members of IEEE receive a further benefit of a members-only discount.

In order to provide a more accessible resource for Section/Chapter Distinguished Lecturer program information, a new IEEE Distinguished Lecturer Program web page has been created to assist Sections/Chapters looking for a Distinguished Lecturer. The web page includes a list of direct links to Technical Society/Technical Council program pages, replacing the former password-protected database that required a login.

In response to a call for a lower cost membership option for individuals residing in developing economies, IEEE began offering the new electronic membership (e-Membership) option for the 2011 renewal year.

vTools.Meetings http://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/main version 3.1.0 was released on 23 February 2011. vTools.Meetings is a tool for effective management of Section and Chapter meetings. The latest release introduces significant enhancements for the Credit Card Payment user interface and functionality.

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