Scholarly Publishing in an Electronic Era
Scholarly Publishing in an Electronic Era

Author: G. E. Gorman

Publisher: Facet Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1856045366

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The International Yearbook of Library and Information Management is a thematic, refereed annual publication in the field of library science and information management worldwide. Each volume contains substantive chapters covering current issues, emerging debates and trends, and models of best practice and likely future developments, contributed by an internationally respected panel of researchers, practitioners and academics. The theme for Volume 5, 'scholarly publishing in an electronic era', has been chosen in view of significant recent changes in the publishing world and the impacts that these changes are having on the management of information provision and on access to information in specific communities. The first part of the book offers an overview of current trends in scholarly publishing, and the book is divided into a further six parts each covering an area of core interest: institutional perspectives on scholarly publishing; open access initiatives technical issues in scholarly publishing; use of scholarly publications; economics and logistics of scholarly publishing; international issues. Readership: The International Yearbook is essential reading for information professionals wishing to keep up-to-date with recent developments in library science and information management on a global basis.

Beyond the Flow
Beyond the Flow

Author: Walkowski Niels-Oliver

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2019-08-26

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 3957961602

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In the wake of the so-called digital revolution numerous attempts have been made to rethink and redesign what scholarly publications can or should be. Beyond the Flow examines the technologies as well as narratives driving this unfolding transformation. However, facing challenges such as the serial crisis, knowledge burying or sudoku research the discourses and practices of scholarly publishing today are mainly shaped by confusion, heterogeneity and uncertainty. By critically interrogating the current state of digital publishing in academia the book asks for how a sustainable post-digital publishing ecology can be imagined.

Authors, Copyright, and Publishing in the Digital Era
Authors, Copyright, and Publishing in the Digital Era

Author: Cantatore, Francina

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2014-02-28

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 1466652152

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Basic copyright laws and enforcements have been in effect for hundreds of years. However, laws with such extensive histories can often make understanding them complicated. As publishing moves into a digital arena, copyright laws have become increasingly complex. Authors, Copyright, and Publishing in the Digital Era not only addresses the current complexities that aries with authors and copyright laws when publishing digitally, but it also sheds light on the current processes and procedures in place concerning copyright options for digital publishers. This publication addresses a global audience in the manner in which it discusses traditional methods used in publishing before segueing into new model and strategies for both a business and an author in this ever-expanding digital world.

Library as Publisher
Library as Publisher

Author: Sarah Kalikman Lippincott

Publisher: Against the Grain, LLC

Published: 2017-09-28

Total Pages: 59

ISBN-13: 9781941269169

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Charleston Briefings: Trending Topics for Information Professionals is a thought-provoking series of brief books concerning innovation in the sphere of libraries, publishing, and technology in scholarly communication. The briefings, growing out of the vital conversations characteristic of the Charleston Conference and Against the Grain, will offer valuable insights into the trends shaping our professional lives and the institutions in which we work. The Charleston Briefings are written by authorities who provide an effective, readable overview of their topics--not an academic monograph. The intended audience is busy nonspecialist readers who want to be informed concerning important issues in our industry in an accessible and timely manner.

Scholarly Publishing
Scholarly Publishing

Author: Robin P. Peek

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 682

ISBN-13: 9780262161572

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An examination of the critical issues facing universities, academics, libraries and scholarly presses at a time when publishing has begun moving from a print to an electronic paradigm. The essays explore the technical, social and organizational impact of computer-mediated communication.

Being a Scholar in the Digital Era
Being a Scholar in the Digital Era

Author: Daniels, Jessie

Publisher: Policy Press

Published: 2016-07-29

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1447329279

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What opportunities do digital technologies present? How do developments in digital media support scholarship and teaching yet further social justice? Written by two experts in the field, this accessible book is the first to look at scholarly practice in the digital era and consider how it can connect academics, journalists and activists in ways that foster transformation on issues of social justice. The terra firma of scholarly practice is changing. This book offers both a road map and a vision of what being a scholar can be when reimagined in the digital era to enliven the public good, as it discusses digital innovations in higher education as well as reflecting upon what these mean in an age of austerity. It is ideal for students and academics working in any field of humanities or social sciences with a social justice focus.

Books in the Digital Age
Books in the Digital Age

Author: John B. Thompson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-10-21

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 0745684998

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The book publishing industry is going through a period of profound and turbulent change brought about in part by the digital revolution. What is the role of the book in an age preoccupied with computers and the internet? How has the book publishing industry been transformed by the economic and technological upheavals of recent years, and how is it likely to change in the future? This is the first major study of the book publishing industry in Britain and the United States for more than two decades. Thompson focuses on academic and higher education publishing and analyses the evolution of these sectors from 1980 to the present. He shows that each sector is characterized by its own distinctive ‘logic’ or dynamic of change, and that by reconstructing this logic we can understand the problems, challenges and opportunities faced by publishing firms today. He also shows that the digital revolution has had, and continues to have, a profound impact on the book publishing business, although the real impact of this revolution has little to do with the ebook scenarios imagined by many commentators. Books in the Digital Age will become a standard work on the publishing industry at the beginning of the 21st century. It will be of great interest to students taking courses in the sociology of culture, media and cultural studies, and publishing. It will also be of great value to professionals in the publishing industry, educators and policy makers, and to anyone interested in books and their future.

The Impact of Electronic Publishing
The Impact of Electronic Publishing

Author: David J. Brown

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9783598115158

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"The title quantifies and the present and future size of the electronic publishing industry, and provides practical data to support investment decisions in electronic media. It serves as an aid for forward planning by all sectors of the industry."--BOOK JACKET.

The State of Scholarly Publishing
The State of Scholarly Publishing

Author: Harold Laski

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-07-05

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1351473379

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For decades, university presses and other scholarly and professional publishers in the United States played a pivotal role in the transmission of scholarly knowledge. Their books and journals became the "gold standard" in many academic fields for tenure, promotion, and merit pay. Their basic business model was successful, since this diverse collection of presses had a unique value proposition. They dominated the scholarly publishing field with preeminent sales in three major markets or channels of distribution: libraries and institutions; college and graduate school adoptions; and general readers (i.e., sales to general retailers).Yet this insulated world changed abruptly in the late 1990s. What happened? This book contains a superb series of articles originally published in The Journal of Scholarly Publishing, by some of the best experts on scholarly communication in the western hemisphere, Europe, Asia, and Africa. These authors analyze in depth the diverse and exciting challenges and opportunities scholars, universities, and publishers face in what is a period of unusual turbulence in scholarly publishing.The topics given attention include: copyrights, the transformation of scholarly publishing from a print format to a digital one, open access, scholarly publishing in emerging nations, problems confronting journals, and information on how certain academic disciplines are coping with the transformation of scholarly publishing. This book is a must read for anyone interested in the scholarly publishing industry's past, its current focus, or future plans and developments.