A complete guide to scholarly communication and publishing academic research

CHICAGO — Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “The Scholarly Communication Handbook: From Research Dissemination to Societal Impact” is guided by the question "Where to publish?" Author Lai Ma explores publication types, open access (OA), and licensing options, as well as appropriate uses of research metrics and the benefits and setbacks of peer review. Critical issues about research integrity, bibliodiversity, and sustainability are also addressed to provoke discussions and debates about the future of scholarly publishing and communication. Readers will be empowered not just to make informed decisions about where they publish, but also to understand policy changes and advocacy work in relation to research and publication processes. This handbook answers questions such as:

• What are the key considerations for exploring new publication venues and experimenting with new forms of publishing?
• Why are research metrics and open research important topics in scholarly communication?
• How can scholarly communication librarians and researchers prepare for future changes in scholarly publishing?

Ma is Assistant Professor at the School of Information and Communication Studies at University College Dublin, where she serves as the Director of the Master of Library and Information Studies program. Her research is mainly concerned with the interrelationship between research evaluation, research policy, and knowledge production. She has published numerous research articles on the topics of bibliometrics, impact evaluation, and peer review.

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