5 messages, 372 lines: - New developments for Cambridge Journals Online (CJO) - New US Office for Emerald Group Publishing - Chicago ISI Rankings - Call for Papers - "Collection Management" - Partnership to publish premier International Relations journal (1)-------------------- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:41:42 -0400 From: Susan Soule <ssoule@cambridge.org> Subject: New developments for Cambridge Journals Online (CJO) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cambridge University Press is pleased to announce the release of further enhancements to Cambridge Journals Online (CJO). Major new developments in functionality and design provide improved access to the content of our collection of over 230 leading academic and practitioner journals in science, technology and medicine, the humanities and social sciences. Informed by detailed consultation with the library and research communities, Cambridge schedules three major releases of updated functionality each year. This enables us to develop a flexible, customer-focused service and ensures that we can respond rapidly to requests for new features and functionality. With the latest release in June 2008, there have been a number of developments, including: Social bookmarking services, which allow users to save URL links of web pages they want to remember or share. Users can now bookmark links from journal homepages and article abstracts via such services as del.icio.us, Connotea., and Bibsonomy. CJO is also fully enabled for users of the CiteULike service. Enhanced search facilities, which include: Cite Search for titles matches the title of a journal as the user types; context-sensitive spelling correction suggests alternative spellings to words not matched in the initial search; automatic saved searches with re-run and edit facilities; and the ability to search throughout the CJO website using the ÿÿquick searchÿÿ option. Improved access: - users can now to log in directly from the abstract page of an article. Also, a Widget can be downloaded from the main CJO homepage and used to search the site. Sample and New issue links have been created for each journal to directly access the journalÿÿs sample issue or new issues. Comments on articles - The second phase of development for this complex functionality includes such additions for CJO users as recognising comments by unique identifiers, the ability to set up comment alerts, and the option to publish comments anonymously. As a not-for-profit publisher Cambridge University Press is uniquely placed to offer a stable publishing environment in a volatile market place. The release of these enhancements demonstrates our continued investment commitment to online publishing, the academic community and our society partners. Even as the changes detailed above were launched last month, Cambridge University Press is continuing research and development to provide new features and further enhancements for CJO. We look forward to announcing the next raft of improvements in the coming months. Susan Soule Journals Marketing Manager Cambridge University Press, Americas ----- ssoule@cambridge.org Tel: 212-337-5019 Cell: 646-468-4942 Fax: 212-337-5959 (2)------------------- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:47:45 -0400 From: Janet Fisher <jfisher@pcgplus.com> Subject: New US Office for Emerald Group Publishing Emerald Announces Opening of North American Office Local facility will better serve US authors, editors and customers Boston, MA, July 30, 2008 -- Emerald Group Publishing Limited is proud to announce the establishment on June 2, 2008, of Emerald Inc., a subsidiary company incorporated in the United States and based in new headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Since the first MBA degree was awarded from Harvard University 100 years ago, Emerald believes Harvard Square is the right venue for extension of its publishing program into the next 100 years. With a growing number of authors and editors coming from the US, the new office shows Emerald's commitment to provide better editorial and sales support for its customer base in the U.S. marketplace as well as its commitment to connecting research with practice. The following staff is now in place with more coming later in the year: David Butler is an experienced executive with a proven track record in customer service, business development, product development and international business. His past positions include VP EMEA and VP of global sales for two market-leading US based internet intelligence businesses. In his position as Vice President for the Americas, David will be responsible for sales, customer service, and strategic development for North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Jim De Wolf is a seasoned publishing executive with a proven track record in business development, new product creation and international management. Prior to joining Emerald Group Publishing Inc. as Vice President of Academic Markets for the US, Jim was VP of scientific and technical book publishing at Elsevier, Inc. Jim can be reached at 888-309-7810, email jdewolf@emeraldinsight.com. Bea Ramirez has joined Emerald Group Publishing Inc. as Key Relationships Manager in the US. Bea comes with 8 years of experience with Amigos Library Services marketing and selling to US libraries. Prior to joining Amigos, she held collection development and reference positions with the Dallas Public Library and the Lubbock City-County Library. Bea can be reached at 888-309-7811, email bramirez@emeraldinsight.com. Donna Reynolds, Business and Development Manager, Corporate & Federal, is an accomplished sales and marketing executive with strategic emphasis on global, national and regional sales to the corporate and government markets. Donna previously held sales positional at EBSCO, Faxon and Basch. She holds an MLS from Simmons College, Boston, MA. Donna can be reached at 888-309-7812, email dreynolds@emeraldinsight.com. Customer service staff will also be located in the office to provide timely support for our US library customers and individual subscribers. David Butler explains why the organization has chosen to invest in a US presence: "Scholarly publishing is an increasingly globalized activity, and progressive publishers need to acknowledge that in the structure and delivery of their products and services. Emerald has for some time been exploring market opportunities in North America, and we now feel that the time is right to recognize the value of our current and prospective customers there with a dedicated team of high-caliber individuals that can ensure we continue to meet and surpass our customers' expectations." Emerald's publishing philosophy of "Research You Can Use" ensures that its peer-reviewed journals and books include high quality research that has practical application in the corporate, policy, academic and business arenas. With the first MBA linking academic research with practice coming from the US, there are significant synergies of focus in the management education system and Emerald's publications. Through awards and workshop programs, Emerald demonstrates its commitment to the ongoing development of business education and increasing its accessibility and usability outside academia. ### About Emerald (www.emeraldinsight.com) Established in 1967, Emerald Group Publishing Limited is the world's leading publisher of management research. In total, Emerald publishes over 700 titles, comprising 200 journals, nearly 300 books and more than 200 book series as well as an extensive range of online products and services. Emerald's publishing philosophy of "Research You Can Use" reflects its focus on both rigorous and relevant content, connecting the academic world with the world of management practice. Emerald's online collection of journals, abstracts and resources, Emerald Management Xtra, serves business schools and management departments worldwide. For managers in corporate and public organizations, Emerald Management First provides fast access to applied research, ideas, insights and interviews from the world's best management thinkers. For students and faculty involved in distance and workspace learning, Emerald offers Emerald InTouch, a Web space and hosting service designed to support learning and collaboration using technologies such as blogs, wikis and RSS. Its newly launched online bookstore (http://books.emeraldinsight.com) allows visitors to browse through over 2,000 books by subject area and to order securely online. Contact Janet Fisher, Publishers Communication Group, jfisher@pcgplus.com <blocked::mailto:jfisher@pcgplus.com> Arnaud Pelle, Emerald Inc., apelle@emeraldinsight.com <blocked::mailto:apelle@emeraldinsight.com> 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Suite 200N, 2nd Floor Cambridge, MA 02138-5813 P: 617-576-5782 (3)--------------------- Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:38:02 -0500 From: Rudy Faust <rfaust@press.uchicago.edu> Subject: Chicago ISI Rankings University of Chicago Press Journals garner top spots in 2007 impact factor rankings The latest Thomson Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) impact factors, which rate science and social science journals, once again places the University of Chicago Press Journals at the top of the rankings. University of Chicago Press Journals took the top spot in 4 categories and the top 10 in 17 categories. Journals from Chicago's Social Sciences maintained a strong presence in the 2007 rankings, with American Historical Review, American Journal of Sociology, Journal of Labor Economics, and Journal of Political Economics all securing the top spot in their respective categories. Current Anthropology climbed into the 3rd spot in Anthropology. Among Infectious Diseases publications Clinical Infectious Diseases, Journal of Infectious Diseases, and Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology all made significant gains. The remaining journals within the Chicago social science and science portfolio either maintained their high position or made significant advances in the rankings. Notable showings include a 3rd place repeat by The Journal of Geology and an impressive fifteen spot jump by the American Journal of Education. "While there is a healthy debate surrounding the methodology and influence of impact factors, we are nonetheless proud of our rankings," said Everett Conner, Journals Division Manager of The University of Chicago Press. "That the articles in our portfolio are cited so widely shows that the work that goes into refereed journals results in scholarship that is both groundbreaking and durable." About the University of Chicago Press Journals Division: Founded in 1891, the University of Chicago Press was conceived by President William Rainey Harper as an "organic part" of the University, extending the influence of Chicago scholars around the world. Within ten years, the Press had introduced fourteen scholarly journals, including American Journal of Sociology, The Elementary School Journal, The Journal of Geology, International Journal of Plant Sciences, Journal of Near Eastern Studies, and Journal of Political Economy. All remain in wide circulation. Today the Journals Division of the Press publishes nearly 50 journals and hardcover serials, presenting original research from international scholars in the social sciences, humanities, education, biological and medical sciences, and physical sciences. (4)------------------- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:45:02 -0400 From: Bill Cohen <bcohen7719@aol.com> Subject: "Call for Papers" Call for Papers - "Collection Management" The first issue of the quarterly peer-review journal Collection Management under the Editorship of ALCTS member Faye Chadwell is now off-press, and welcomes the submission of papers for review and possible publication. Ms. Chadwell is Head of Collection Development and Acquisition, University of Oregon Libraries. She has taken over the editorial reins from long-time editor, Ed Shreeves, Associate University Librarian and Director, Collections & Content Development at the University of Iowa Libraries. Interested authors may correspond with the Editor for instructions for authors and upcoming deadlines by sending an email to <faye.chadwell@oregonstate.edu> According to Chadwell: "Nothing in my crystal ball suggests that libraries will not continue to collect materials in the coming years. What will change is the amount and availability of resources, the type of materials, the method of acquisitions, and the ways in which collections are used.... Collection Management seeks well-researched, refereed articles and reviews that cover an extensive range of pragmatic and theoretical topics." The new issue includes articles on: "What's Next for Collection Management and Managers?" "Confirming Suspicions: An Analysis of Original Communication Studies Journal Price Data" "Citation Analysis of Graduate Dental These References: Implications for Collection Development" "Future Reflections on the WorldCat Collection Analysis Tool" Book Reviews A complimentary print issue of Collection Management may be obtained by sending an email with your physical mailing address to: Marisa Starr <marisa.starr@taylorandfrancis.com> Collection Management is part of the 32-journal family of journals in library & information science within Haworth Press. Haworth, which publishes 200 peer review journals and 150 books per year, was acquired by Taylor & Francis in 2007. Bill Cohen, Publisher The Haworth Press www.HaworthPress.com [Taylor & Francis Group] (5)------------------ Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:58:51 -0400 From: Susan Soule <ssoule@cambridge.org> Subject: Partnership to publish premier International Relations journal FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2008, Princeton, NJ, and New York, NY The Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies and Cambridge University Press are pleased to announce a partnership to publish World Politics, beginning in 2009. World Politics, a quarterly journal of political science founded in 1948, is one of the premier journals in the field. Renowned for publishing innovative work in international relations and comparative politics, the journal is regularly chosen by top political scientists as a venue for their best work. With a circulation of more than 3000 libraries and individuals in over 70 nations, World Politics serves an international community of scholars in political science and other disciplines. The journal is edited at Princeton University by an editorial committee of leading scholars. The Committee is supported by an editorial board of eminent academics from other institutions. Cambridge University Press publishes more than 230 peer-reviewed academic journals in print and online. Together with an award-winning list of scholarly books, Cambridge's distinguished journals list in political science forms one of the most valuable collections of research in political science available. World Politics.will be an important contribution to that collection. In moving to Cambridge, World Politics will benefit from worldwide marketing and a global sales reach. It will be a prominent addition to Cambridge's market-leading online service, Cambridge Journals Online (CJO). Simon Ross, Journals Director at Cambridge, says that World Politics will add another flagship to Cambridge's fleet of world-class journals in political science. "World Politics is a terrific journal and will, without argument, further consolidate our position as the publisher of choice in politics and IR". Other links: For World Politics please go to http://www.princeton.edu/~piirs/publications/world_politics.html For the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Affairs please go to http://www.princeton.edu/~piirs/ For Cambridge University Press Journals please go to http://www.journals.cambridge.org. For Cambridge University Press please go to: http://www.cambridge.org. For The University of Cambridge please go to: http://www.cam.ac.uk ================================================ Susan Soule Journals Marketing Manager Cambridge University Press, Americas ----- ssoule@cambridge.org Tel: 212-337-5019 Cell: 646-468-4942 Fax: 212-337-5959
