Academic and Professional Publishing Author:Robert Campbell, Ed Pentz, Ian Borthwick Bringing together expert publishing professionals to provide insight into industry developments, this volume details the challenges content providers face and the cutting-edge processes and procedures used to meet them. Edited by Robert Campbell, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Ed Pentz, CrossRef, and Ian Borthwick, IET Standards, UK, this book prov... more »ides a comprehensive look at what publishers do, how they work to add value, and what the future may bring. Through a mix of theory, case studies, and hard-won knowledge, seasoned contributors from across the field cover such topics as: Peer-review, the scholarly ecosystem, and the future of journal publishing; The digital revolution, open access (OA), and the impact of external forces; Publishing and communication strategies; Business models, finances, and sales; Editorial and production workflows, and electronic publishing standards; Citation, bibliometrics, and user experience; The evolving role of libraries; Ethics and integrity; Licensing, marketing, and legal and copyright aspects; Relationship management and issues of trust in academic and professional publishing; Career development. This book presents a comprehensive review of the integrated approach publishers take to support and improve communications within academic and professional publishing and is a must-read for new and upcoming publishing professionals, publishing executives interested in keeping up-to-date with industry developments and publishing courses, and students and researchers.« less