Knowledgespeak Newsletter

26 January 2015

Elsevier publishes new edition of three-volume Handbook of Crystal Growth STM publisher Elsevier has announced the publication of the new edition of the three-volume Handbook of Crystal Growth edited by Dr. Tatau Nishinaga, Dr. Peter Rudolph and Dr. Tom Kuech. These combined works of reference present the underlying scientific foundation of the multi-disciplinary field of crystal growth. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Wolters Kluwer Health releases complimentary guide to help hospitals create comprehensive ASPs Wolters Kluwer Health, a global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, has announced the release of a complimentary guide designed to help hospitals create comprehensive antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs). The step-by-step eBook, Guidelines for Developing and Enhancing Your Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, defines the pervasive financial and patient care benefits related to ASP implementation, as well as the critical role electronic surveillance technology plays in an effective program. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Innovative and EBSCO extend strategic partnership Innovative and EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) have extended their strategic partnership to incorporate all platforms in the expanded Innovative product portfolio, including Polaris ILS, Vital, and Virtua. The partnership activities between the two companies for Innovative's Sierra Services Platform and Encore Duet will continue. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme American Geophysical Union to give free access to journal content through public libraries in California The American Geophysical Union (AGU) and global publisher Wiley have announced that starting in January 2015 they will offer free online access to all AGU journal content (published from 1997 forward) in public libraries throughout California for onsite use. In addition, schools and programs that participate in AGU's Bright Students Training as Research Scientists (Bright STaRS) program will be given free access. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme University of California Press announces two new OA programs for journal and monograph publishing The University of California Press recently announced Collabra and Luminos, two new open access programs for journal and monograph publishing. Aligned with UC Press's mission to build reach and impact for transformative scholarship, the programs expand publishing options for scholarly authors and researchers, make it easier for readers to find and use content, and share the monetary value generated from publishing across the academic community. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme OSA names Ronald Driggers new editor of Applied Optics The Optical Society (OSA) has announced the appointment of Ronald Driggers, CEO of St. Johns Optical Systems, as the new editor-in-chief of its journal, Applied Optics. Driggers will serve as the seventh editor-in-chief, and has a long history with the Journal as of an author, reader and topical editor. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Emerald Group Publishing and The Charlesworth Group in exclusive referral deal Academic publisher Emerald Group Publishing has selected The Charlesworth Group to assist its non-native English speaking authors by providing a referral link to The Charlesworth Group's Author Services website across its publications. The Charlesworth Group's referral agreements offer publishers dedicated language services, assisting publishing clients to grow and be able to accept more submissions from international authors. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Latest edition of Blogspeak now online The latest edition of Blogspeak is now online. Featured are: Kent Anderson (Macmillan + Springer: Some Lessons to Learn, Some Twists to Watch); Jillian Hart (Peer Review: what's the point?); Joseph Esposito (Big Sister: Some Beneficial Aspects of Collecting User Data); Liudvika Leisyte (How International Is Peer Review?); and Martin Eve (Obstacles to innovation in digital publishing can be easily overcome by opening up legal channels for experimentation). Blogspeak includes blog posts relevant to the publishing industry, particularly STM publishing. Subscribers are invited to participate in the latest edition of Blogspeak Here. You are receiving this email newsletter as part of your Knowledgespeak membership. You can unsubscribe instantly from any of our email newsletters by clicking here.

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