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I s s u e # 9 , O c t o b e r 2 0 0 5
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Hot
Off the Press!
Have You Heard? Collection Development Just Got Easier |
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We hope that by now you have heard about Bowker’s recent partnerships that have resulted in the creation of two collection development tools. But if not, we will be happy to share our excitement one more time!
School & public librarians might want to know:
 In January, Bowker and H.W. Wilson joined forces to aid school and public librarians with electronically comparing their collection to a core list, which in this case is one of the H.W. Wilson Standard Catalogs. Matching on ISBN and title level, Bowker’s Book Analysis System will provide four detailed types of reports to help you analyze the subject areas in your collection where you may have gaps or duplicates. All reports are provided using the Dewey Decimal Classification System. For more information, please visit www.BowkersBookAnalysis.com. Discounts are provided for current Bowker and H.W. Wilson customers.
Academic librarians might want to know:
 This past June, Choice, the publishing division of ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries), announced they had selected Bowker to be their partner in the development of the new Resources For College Libraries, the successor of 1988’s Books for College Libraries III. Making its long awaited debut, RCL will be available in both a print and Web-based version in the fall of 2006. In addition, the core list will be available to use in a new collection analysis tool that will compare the RCL selections against your library's holdings by subject. As this product continues development, we would love to keep you updated -- sign up for more information at marketing@bowker.com. |
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Ulrich's Resource Linker -
Expanded Knowledge Base
As of October 1, 2005, Ulrich’s Resource Linker now tracks more than 1,215,000 total holdings. What does this mean for your library? Even more chances to put your full-text journals one-click away from your patrons.
Ulrich’s Resource Linker is perfect for any size library; and, as the most affordable link resolver on the market, Bowker is confident that your investment in this technology will prove to be beneficial for both your librarians and your patrons. We encourage you to take a moment to request a no-obligation price quote.
Since the collaboration between Openly Informatics (the leader in OpenURL linking technology) and Bowker (a trusted source for more than 133 years), we have been tirelessly working to bring you the most customization options and the largest knowledge base available. For a complete list of all electronic information tracked by Ulrich’s Resource Linker, including the tracking of 6,315 free resources, please visit this link.
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New E-mail Service
Featuring Serials Reviews
 Magazines for Libraries is pleased to announce the debut of Magazines for Libraries Update, a quarterly e-mail service beginning in November. The MFL Update is dedicated to the review and analysis of journals of note that have been published since the last edition of Magazines for Libraries has gone to press, as well as other selected titles.
Edited by Cheryl LaGuardia, editor of Magazines for Libraries and reviews editor of E-Views and Reviews for Library Journal, this first edition is open to all librarians interested in staying on top of the latest developments in the serials industry.
Magazines for Libraries Update will feature the same great style of reviews and recommendations found in Magazines for Libraries -- and now you will be able to learn about new titles soon after our MFL subject experts do! This timely, critical evaluation of journals, magazines, and databases will allow you to create and maintain quality collections of all sizes.
Take a moment to sign up
for the inaugural edition
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How Does
BooksInPrint.com Compare?
Bowker recently commissioned an independent study of how BooksInPrint.com compares to other resources available to librarians, and well ... you should be proud.
As the industry’s most authoritative, unbiased resource offering bibliographic information, BooksInPrint.com excels by offering superior workflow integration features, a complimentary patron-focused interface, free online training, and marketing materials to help you promote your subscription to your patrons.
To view the complete
comparison grid, CLICK HERE (PDF, 90KB)
For more information on any of the features mentioned above, please e-mail marketing@bowker.com or sign-up for free online training at BowkerTraining.com
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 445 Days
445 days may seem like a lot of time -- but as we all know time flies (whether you are having fun or not!). In order to accommodate the growing number of books being published each year, on January 1, 2007, the ISBN standard will officially become 13 digits rather than 10.
To ease the transition, the ISBN-13 has already been fully integrated into both BooksInPrint.com & GlobalBooksInPrint.com. You can now search by both ISBN-10 and ISBN-13, and both versions of the ISBN will appear in the full description page for every title with an ISBN.
Bowker would also like to offer an ISBN-13 “cheat sheet” website that you can periodically refer to as we approach the changeover date. Filled with FAQ’s, links to important sites, and an online conversion tool (to convert a single ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 and vice versa), BowkerSupport.com/ISBN13/ can offer a place of reference for all of your questions. Bookmark it today!
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The British are Coming!
The British are Coming!
 Ab Fab, Orlando Bloom, Cadbury’s Chocolate, Monty Python -- let’s face it, American’s love our friends across the pond. Ok, so maybe we are not quite as “cool” as James Bond, but we can still offer American libraries information about all things British -- all British books that is!
Bowker is proud to offer the first edition of Bowker's British Books In Print -- a new bibliographic reference tool that provides authoritative bibliographic information on titles available in the U.K. book market. Any title published or distributed in the U.K. from 1993 on is included, creating six volumes of detailed information on more than 3.4 million active ISBNS (representing 1.9 million unique titles). More than 12,700 publishers are represented which are all listed in the publisher index complete with full contact and ordering information. Look for Bowker's British Books In Print this December.
A $799 pre-publication discount price is available. For more information or to pre-order, please contact OrderInfo@bowker.com.
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Prices are Falling
for Our Fall Sale!
Take advantage of
our
lowest prices ever.
Bowker’s print department is now offering incredible savings on some of your favorite titles. Discounts range from 20-50% off and you can easily place your order online through our online catalog.
See Which Titles Are On Sale
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Publishing Industry Research Now Available to Libraries
Does your library support students who are required to do timely, in-depth research for final papers, theses, and dissertations? If the answer is yes, then Bowker’s sister company, Simba Information, has the research resources you need when it comes to the publishing industry. Perfect for business, education, journalism, and publishing students, Simba Information offers annual reports that cover industry analysis, trend evaluation, company profiles, and future projections. Highly coveted by publishers and investment firms, these reports are now being offered as academic research tools to the library community for a fraction of the price.
Learn More About This Offer
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F U N F A C T :
How many books were published in 2004?
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| This month’s Bowker Bulletin Fun Fact is brought to you by our sponsors, Audio Editions and Fotel Incorporated. |
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LIS Professors and Adjunct Professors!
Please sign up to take part in Bowker's NEW Library School Support Program. We will be sending you information soon that will enable you to integrate Bowker's librarian-centric database tools into your curriculum. Watch for more news coming to your e-mail box in the next few weeks and months!
Go Here to Sign Up Now!
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