Springer Ebook Collection
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Springer eBook
Collection
Available through HARRASSOWITZ: The world’s
most comprehensive online scientific book col ection.
More than 3,000 New eBooks and
eReference Works Every Year
Ownership Business Model
Unlimited Simultaneous Use
available on
SPRINGERLINK
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Springer eBook
Collection Gives
Access to All Springer
Book Content
Springer, the world’s largest international
Springer’s eBook Collection uses the portability,
Springer’s eBook
publisher of scientific books introduces the
searchability, and unparalleled ease of access of
Collection includes the
world’s most comprehensive digitized scientific, PDF and HTML data formats to make access for
technical and medical (STM) book collection.
researchers as convenient as possible. Springer’s
full range of Springer
The Springer eBook Collection offers the first
eBook Collection offers accurate reproductions
online book collection especially made for the
of high quality Springer print book publications,
book products including requirements of researchers and scientists. The together with all the added benefits of an online
monographs, textbooks, collection includes online access to more than environment, including exceptional search
3,000 newly released STM books, book series
capabilities. Researchers will have access to
handbooks, atlases,
volumes and reference works each year. The
millions of searchable pages which integrate into
Springer eBook Collection will increase the
your library catalogue and connect seamlessly
reference works, book
rapidity of newly published research in a broad with Springer Online Journals to create an
range of scientific disciplines. Available through unparalleled online reference tool. Libraries
series and more.
SpringerLink’s IP-enabled eBook gateway, libraries and their patrons will have unlimited use of all
can offer their patrons online access to the most purchased Springer eBooks. The Springer eBook
worthwhile books instantly from multiple
Collection is developed to support the scientific
locations, including library, office, home or
and academic researcher in the challenge to
wherever they are.
multiply knowledge.
Integrated, customized and simplified
Features for Librarians
Features for Researchers
More than 3,000 new eBooks and eReference Online access to more than 10,000 titles adding
Works every year
3,000 new research book titles each year
Grouped in 12 fully indexed and searchable More / linked content: seamless integration of
subject specific Online Libraries
eBooks with Online Journals and eReference
Interconnected to all Springer content
Works on one integrated platform
(Online Journals and eReference Works)
Simplified and improved browsing and
Fully integrated in your library catalogue
search functionalities on the new integrated
MARC 21 records available
SpringerLink platform
Usage statistics data
New guided navigation search engine
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For a listing of
12 Online Libraries
titles within each
All Springer publications including eBooks,
Online Journals, eBook Series and eReference
Online Library, visit
Work titles available through SpringerLink,
are divided into twelve subject specific ‘Online
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Libraries’. Users can browse a certain library
for an overview of titles available online in
2005 Notable Titles
that subject area. These Online Libraries
make SpringerLink an ideal database for
Online Library
Type of
Title
Publication
interdisciplinary research. These Online
Libraries include:
1. Architecture, Design & Arts
Monograph
Deplazes, Constructing Architecture:
Materials, Processes, Structures:
Architecture, Design & Arts (new for 2006)
A Handbook
Behavioral Sciences
2. Behavioral Sciences
Reference
Goldstein/Brooks, Handbook of
Biomedical & Life Sciences
Resilience in Children
Business & Economics
3. Biomedical & Life Sciences
Garrity, Bergey’s Manual of
Chemistry & Material Science
Major Reference
Work
Systematic Bacteriology, Vol. 2, 2/e
Computer Science
Earth & Environmental Science
4. Business & Economics
Monograph
Kobayashi-Hil ary, Outsourcing to India
Engineering
5. Chemistry & Material Science
Major Reference
O’Brien/Bommaraju/Hine, Handbook
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law
Work
of Chlor-Alkali Technology
Mathematics
6. Computer Science
Series
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
Medicine
7. Earth & Environmental Science Monograph
Bargagli, Antarctic Ecosystems
Physics & Astronomy
(Series Volume)
8. Engineering
Monograph
Thimmannagari, CPU Design: Answers
Content is King
to Frequently Asked Questions
Springer eBooks add value to your existing
9. Humanities,
Reference
Ebaugh, Handbook of Religion and
Springer journal collection. Among the 3,000
Social Sciences & Law
Social Institutions
new eBooks published each year, many of
10. Mathematics
Monograph
Tosel i/Widlund, Domain Decomposition
Springer’s most prestigious books, textbooks,
(Series Volume)
Methods - Algorithms and Theory
handbooks, book series and major reference
works will be made available electronically
11. Medicine
Reference
Jadvar/Parker, Clinical PET and PET/CT
via SpringerLink.
12. Physics & Astronomy
Monograph
Kelley/Milone, Exploring Ancient
Skies: An Encyclopedic Survey of
Archaeoastronomy
Fast, easy and convenient
Benefits for Librarians
Benefits for Researchers
Dramatical y broader access to quality
Instantaneous and convenient access to book
content from Springer
content wherever and whenever needed
More value for book budget
Faster searching, efficient browsing and
Unlimited access and use
easy to find content
Less shelf space needed
Book chapter searchable
No risk of damage and theft
Supplemental resources including
Higher usage and visibility of content
dictionaries and thesauri
No shipping and handling costs
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Key Features of the
Springer eBooks Collection
Easy to manage
A fast as a book can get
Librarians will be able to manage collections
Via SpringerLink, Springer eBooks will be
and access through systematic integration with
made available before their print counterparts,
their OPAC system and complete MARC data.
providing early access to publications.
Librarians will be able to manage circulation
Constant update of new titles as they publish.
and usage data through SpringerLink’s admin
More than 3,000 new titles annually.
site, powered by MetaPress.
The power of interconnection
Springer‘s eBook
Make it your own
eBooks, Online Journals and eReference
Collection comprises
Patrons can set bookmarks, previously-
Works are interconnected through hyperlinks
viewed content or recent searches, TOC’s
and provided with full thesaurus support.
eBooks, eReference
and keyword alerts.
Patrons will be able to search across
Works, eBook Series
Libraries can customize SpringerLink with
publication types for more comprehensive
the library or institutions logo and text to be
results.
and more.
displayed on the patron reader interface.
Springer eReference Works
Essential scientific resources at your fingertips.
Part of the Springer eBook Collection, Springer
There are currently more than 50 eReference
eReference Works offer faculty, staff and students
Works available in HTML and pdf formats. See
at universities and other institutions, as well
our website or contact a sales representative for
as corporate researchers, reference materials
a complete listing. Springer eReference Works
authored by leading scientists and practitioners
add value to your existing Springer collection.
with a global perspective. Efficient online tools
Some notable titles in the 2006 eReference Works
provide unique flexibility in accessing today’s
Collection include:
most relevant research topics.
Encyclopedic Reference of Molecular
Pharmacology
By offering the electronic version of key
Encyclopedic Reference of Genomics and
reference works, Springer extends the reach and
Proteomics in Molecular Medicine
accessibility of the latest in scientific research
and publications to a wider audience.
Handbook of Neurochemistry
Concise Encyclopedia of Supersymmetry
Applications
Encyclopedia of Entomology
Scientists and researchers have continual,
Encyclopedia of Operations Research and
simultaneous access, 24 hours a day, 7 days
Management Science
a week, to vital reference works. These large
Encyclopedia of Optimization
comprehensive works are high quality tomes
Encyclopedia of Coastal Science
on broad subject areas consisting of an organized
sequence of relatively short contributions by a
Drug Discovery and Evaluation
number of different authors.
Encyclopedia of Statistics
Riegel’s Handbook of Industrial Chemistry
These must-have, mostly multi-volume
The Earth Sciences Encyclopedia Online (ESEO)
publications are managed by expert scientific
boards of editors. Registered individual users can For a complete list of eReference Works, please
bookmark passages and save searches, increasing visit springer.com.
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flexibility and efficiency.
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Springer eBook Series
The most current scientific research available in topical treatises.
Springer eBook Series are a subset of the Springer
Available eBook Series:
eBook Collection. Springer offers more than 25
Chemistry
renowned series comprising of approximately
Advances in Biochemical Engineering/
2,500 volumes.
Biotechnology
Advances in Polymer Science
As the pace of scientific progress accelerates, the
research community requires new information
The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry
at an unprecedented rate. Springer eBook Series
Progress in Colloid and Polymer Science
meet this demand by combining the features that Molecular Sieves
researchers most want:
Structure and Bonding
the focus and depth of a treatise
Topics in Current Chemistry
the currency and immediacy comparable to
Topics in Organometallic Chemistry
a scholarly journal
the portability and ease of access of an eBook
Computer Science
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
Lecture Notes in Control and Information
Sciences
Earth Sciences
Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences
Engineering
Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics
Life Sciences
Topics in Current Genetics
Mathematics
Lecture Notes in Mathematics
Physics
Advances in Solid State Physics
Lecture Notes in Physics
Springer Tracts in Modern Physics
Topics in Applied Physics
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The Springer eBook Collection
Business Models & Availability
Available directly
Springer eBooks are available through
separately as a series subscription or as part
SpringerLink at springerlink.com. Local
of an Online Library. Librarians have the
from Springer or
loading options are available. Subscriber access
option to purchase the eBook collections direct
through participating
is gained through IP verification for institutions
from Springer or through participating book
and passwords/usernames for individuals and
wholesalers or subscription agents.
book wholesalers,
society members.
For a complete list of sales partners, visit
subscription agents
Springer offers customers the option to purchase
springer.com/ebooks.
and online partners.
direct or through a number of partners.
Direct Pricing Model – Based on Number
Librarians purchasing a collection
of Researchers and Research Intensity
Springer eBooks, eReference Works and eBook
Springer eBooks, eReference Works and eBook
Series are offered as an annual package, whereas
Series are available to academic institutions
libraries and institutions either can purchase the
and corporations from single site to global
entire annual collection or may purchase any
organizations with multiple locations. Springer
number of Online Libraries. Perpetual access
offers a number of tailored license options, based
to purchased content is free through SpringerLink on research intensity and number of patrons,
as long as the subscribing institution’s account
providing the flexibility you need to meet the
remains active with Springer. Springer eReference
demands of contemporary library administration:
Works may be purchased separately on a title-
superior customer service, comprehensive
by-title basis or as part of an Online Library.
management, and cost efficiency.
Springer eBook Series may be purchased
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For more information about the Springer eBook Collection, please
visit springer.com/ebooks.
About Springer
About SpringerLink
Springer is one of the leading international
SpringerLink is one of the world’s leading online
scientific publishing companies and was founded
information services for scientific, technical, and
in 1842. It is the largest science, technology and
medical (STM) books and journals. SpringerLink
medicine (STM) book publisher in the world.
is a preferred data source for researchers in
Through partnerships with more than 300
academic and corporate institutions and other
academic associations and professional societies
vital knowledge centers. SpringerLink offers
worldwide, the company publishers more than
electronic versions of content published by
1,200 journals and 3,500 new book titles each
Springer, a preeminent scientific publisher
year, in addition to offering an array of online
with a reputation for excellence spanning more
services such as SpringerLink and Zentralblatt
than 150 years. Today, the collection spans the
Math. Springer is part of the specialist publishing universe of research of more than 1,200 peer
group Springer Science+Business Media, which
reviewed journals plus a constantly expanding
owns 70 publishing companies in 19 countries
library of eReference Works, eBooks and an
throughout the world and employs some 5,000
Online Archive Collection. SpringerLink is
people. It publishes 1,450 journals and over 5,000 preferred because it is simple to use, scalable
new books every year.
and flexible and helps effectively serve its users.
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