{"title":"Lai Ma","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLai Ma\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers insightful works that delve into the intricacies of academic and professional communication. With a clear focus on education and reference, these books guide scholars, librarians, and students through the evolving landscape of information exchange and scholarly practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect thoughtful analysis and practical guidance that illuminate key aspects of research dissemination, collaboration, and the impact of digital technologies. Lai Ma’s writings serve as valuable resources for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the mechanisms behind effective scholarly communication.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-scholarly-communication-handbook-by-lai-ma-9781783306244","title":"The Scholarly Communication Handbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere is the best place to publish academic research now?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScholarly communication covers a broad range of topics and issues, and advances in online platforms and tools for research support have led to unprecedented changes in publishing options, research assessments and research policies. As a result, researchers are facing a transformed scholarly communication landscape, making research dissemination and societal impact a complex topic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuided by the question, ‘Where to publish?’, \u003cem\u003eThe Scholarly Communication Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e explores publication types, open access and licensing options, as well as appropriate uses of research metrics and the benefits and setbacks of peer review. It answers questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat are the key considerations for exploring new publication venues and experimenting with new forms of publishing?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhy are research metrics and open research important topics in scholarly communication?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow can scholarly communication librarians and researchers prepare for future changes in scholarly publishing?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book provides a comprehensive overview of the knowledge required for understanding and navigating the scholarly communication landscape. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis will be an ideal book for researchers and students alike who are aspiring to or currently working in academic libraries and the teams who support them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608165138668,"sku":"9781783306244","price":130.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781783306244-the-scholarly-communication-handbook.jpg?v=1778186845"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lai-ma.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}