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Figures and tables
Acknowledgements
About the authors
Chapter 1: Introduction
Abstract:
The aim of the book
Background
Organisation of the book
Chapter 2: Brief overview of the history of publishing
Abstract:
Clay tablets
Scrolls and codices
Chapter 3: Technology-driven publishing and libraries
Abstract:
Publishing and technology
The e-transition in publishing
E-publishing and libraries
Chapter 4: An overview of publishing fields and publishing capital
Abstract:
Economic capital
Human capital
Symbolic capital
Intellectual capital
Chapter 5: Basics of the library publishing chain
Abstract:
Where to start and how to manage the process
Why publish?
Who is the audience for library publications?
What do libraries publish?
Print or electronic?
Why is an editorial board important?
The publishing plan
Manuscript selection
Authors’ contracts
Layout
Print publishing
Electronic publishing
Distribution by the library
Distribution by a retailer
Chapter 6: Basic professions in publishing applied to library publishing
Abstract:
Publishing as adding value
Publisher
Editorial board
Editor
Graphic editor
Rewriter
Reviewer
Translator
Language (copy) editor
Proofreader
Designer
Statement of responsibility
Final notes on basic professions in library publishing
Chapter 7: Variety in library publishing
Abstract:
Library types
Digital libraries
National libraries
Research and university libraries
Special libraries
School libraries
Public libraries
Library associations as publishers
Concluding remarks concerning all types of library
Chapter 8: Relations with other publishers
Abstract:
Co-publishing
Libraries as partners in co-publishing
Chapter 9: Conclusions
Appendix 1: Checklist for library strategic plan development
References
Index
Appendix 2: What to consider for future publishing projects
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