EXPERT ANALYZES THE METHODOLOGY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA Wednesday, Aug 18 2010
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Do e-journals foster or inhibit scholarship?
August 15, 2010 (New York, NY) — From Gutenberg’s invention of movable type, to Charles Babbage’s conceptualization of the computer, on now to the modern age of Google, scholarly communication has gone through numerous incarnations throughout history. One fact remains clear: knowledge must be shared. The rising cost of journals can limit their availability and motivate librarians and information professionals to turn to Open Access journals. Of course, there are downsides to e-sharing, including the chaos that comes with allowing anyone to publish information. Scholarly Communication in Library and Information Services: The Impacts of Open Access Journals and E-Journals on a Changing Scenario, to be released in North America by Neal-Schuman Publishers on September 30, 2010, examines the effects of these formats on scholarly communication in the digital age.
Bhaskar Mukherjee, an LIS expert, analyzes Open Access journals using quantitative and qualitative methodologies. In chapter 1, he introduces the concept of scholarly communication, and describes the issues associated with e-journals and Open Access journals. Chapter 2 provides information about specific Open Access Journals in LIS, paying particular attention to selected journals. Chapter 3 outlines the qualitative and quantitative techniques used to measure the impacts of these journals. In chapter 4, Mukherjee uses a newly developed set of qualitative criteria to measure Open Access journals against other journals, and in chapter 5 he presents a quantitative analysis. Chapter 6 studies web citations and impact factors. In chapter 7, the author discusses creating hyperlinks and their relevance to his study. Mukherjee concludes his book with a summary and conclusion of his findings and recommendations for further research. The book includes a bibliography and appendices, with numerous figures and tables throughout.
Scholarly Communication in Library and Information Services: The Impacts of Open Access Journals and E-Journals on a Changing Scenario presents a detailed analysis of the current landscape of scholarly communication and is an essential tool for any LIS professional looking to access these resources or advise patrons on finding the best sources of information.
Chandos Publishing
ISBN 978-1-84334-626-5.
2010. 6 x 9. 297 pp. $110.00
About the Author
Bhaskar Mukherjee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science at Banaras Hindu University in India.
About Neal-Schuman Publishers and Chandos Publishing
Founded in 1976, Neal-Schuman Publishers is based in New York City with offices in London, UK. Neal-Schuman is a leading publisher of professional and academic titles in all areas of library and information studies. Since June 2009, Neal-Schuman has also been the exclusive North American distributor for titles from the United Kingdom’s Chandos Publishing, a division of Woodhead Publishing Limited. Chandos books are a leading, highly practical source of authoritative information for professionals and researchers worldwide.
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