IGI Global Databases InfoSci-Journals InfoSci-Books Delivering the Latest Research In Computer Science and Information Technology Management InfoSci-Journals InfoSci-Books Thank you for joining us for this presentation. I am ___, ____ for IGI Global, and I will be talking today about IGI Global’s quality journals, books, and databases in information science and technology, especially focusing on one of our premier databases, InfoSci-Journals. www.igi-global.com

IGI Global Founded in 1987, IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.) is an innovative international disseminator of knowledge, currently specializing in information science, technology, and management books, journals, teaching cases, and conference proceedings. Through the imprints Information Science Reference and Medical Information Science Reference, IGI Global produces distinguished research publications empowering professionals in all fields that are impacted by technology to keep up with the rapid pace of technological innovations and findings, with a unique focus on the “human side”—interaction with and management of information and technology. To provide libraries with an aggregated collection of all content from these imprints, IGI launched its full-text databases: InfoSci-Journals InfoSci-Books InfoSci-Medical InfoSci-On-Demand InfoSci-Cases InfoSci-Dictionary 12 Topical Aggregated Collections First, some brief overview of IGI Global Last year we celebrated our 20th year in business, and over that period we have evolved into a leading publisher in information science and technology, focusing on scholarly books, journals and, most recently, full-text databases. Talk about imprints – do you want to add a few lines? IGI Global Journals and Databases www.igi-global.com

Research on the Cutting-Edge IGI Global has strong ties internationally with top scientists, researchers, and practitioners in computer science, information technology, biomedical informatics, and related fields IGI Global quickly identifies emerging topic areas and disseminates research rapidly Result for the user: access to the leading edge of research topics that will drive the next generation of applied technology innovations across multiple disciplines! IGI Global’s greatest strength is our ability to identify the most cutting-edge, specialized research areas in information science and technology, and to quickly disseminate research findings in those areas. Our close ties with an international network of leading experts makes this possible. IGI Global Databases www.igi-global.com

Authoritative Content Peer-reviewed journals, indexed by leading academic databases, including Thomson Scientific, SCOPUS, CSA Illumina, PsycINFO, ERIC, and many others Distinguished editors-in-chief, associate editors, and review boards for journals, book series, edited books, and reference works Authors and editors selected for expertise in topic areas This same extensive, international network also ensures that our content meets the highest standards of quality – each article in an IGI Global journal is rigorously peer-reviewed, and the authors and editors for IGI Global books and reference works are selected for their credentials and expertise in the topic areas. IGI Global Databases www.igi-global.com

Unmatched Coverage of Specialized Topics Strong coverage of core computer science topics such as artificial intelligence, data mining and warehousing, Semantic Web services, and more Strong coverage of the “human side” of technology Not just technical issues, but research exploring what people and organizations do with technology in specific settings – Business – Education – Social Sciences – Government – Healthcare – And much more! Social and interpersonal issues Leading publisher of research in educational technology, distance learning What sets IGI Global apart from most other publishers in technical areas is an emphasis on what we call “the human side” of technology. We focus not on purely technical issues, but on what people do with technology and how technology affects them across a full range of settings, including business, government, education, health care, social sciences, and much more. Behavioral, social, and interpersonal impacts of technology are also important emphases, and IGI Global is THE leading publisher in online instruction and distance learning.

IGI Global Journals Information Resources Management Journal Journal of Organizational and End User Computing Journal of Database Management Journal of Global Information Management Journal of Cases on Information Technology International Journal of Distance Education Technologies International Journal of IT Standards and Standardization Research Journal of Electronic Commerce in Organizations International Journal of Web Services Research International Journal of Business Data Communications and Networking International Journal of Cases on Electronic Commerce International Journal of Data Warehousing and Mining International Journal of E-Business Research International Journal of e-Collaboration International Journal of Electronic Government Research International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education International Journal of Intelligent Information Technologies International Journal of Knowledge Management International Journal on Semantic Web and Information Systems International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics International Journal of Information Technology and Web Engineering International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies International Journal of Cognitive Informatics and Natural Intelligence International Journal of Information Security and Privacy Journal of Information Technology Research International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management International Journal of Information Technologies and Systems Approach International Journal of Ambient Computing and Intelligence International Journal of Sociotechnology and Knowledge Development International Journal of E-Services & Mobile Applications International Journal of Decision Support System Technology International Journal of Nanotechnology and Molecular Computation International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning International Journal of Virtual Communities and Social Networking International Journal of Actor-Network Theory and Technological Innovation International Journal of Mobile Human Computer Interaction International Journal of Grid and High Performance Computing International Journal of Digital Crime and Forensics International Journal of E-Adoption International Journal of Healthcare Delivery Reform Initiatives International Journal of Advanced Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing International Journal of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management International Journal of Mobile Computing and Multimedia Communications International Journal of Web Portals International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development International Journal of Information Systems in the Service Sector International Journal of Agent Technologies & Systems International Journal of Interdisciplinary Telecommunications & Networking International Journal of Software Science and Computational Intelligence International Journal of Open Source Software & Processes International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations Just a look at the list of IGI Global’s extensive portfolio of approximately 60 journals on specialized, cutting edge information science and technology topics, ranging from database management to healthcare information systems, illustrates the matchless depth and breadth of IGI Global’s coverage. IGI Global’s journal collection will increase to 100 by end of 2009. Full title lists are available here at the booth.

InfoSci-Journals Full-text collection of IGI Global journals for a fraction of print subscription cost Nearly 50,000 full-text pages in PDF 75,000+ reference citations Subscription and perpetual pricing available Timely access to current issues, no embargo Updated continuously with new issues before print release Abstract and indexing records enhance search and retrieval MARC records and journal persistent URLs provided InfoSci-Journals provides one-stop access to all IGI Global journals in an integrated, fully searchable database of individual full-text articles, from the year 2000 to the present. The interface is user-friendly enough for a novice. Yet it also offers the advanced search functions libraries need. For precise retrieval and to help users select content for full-text reading, InfoSci-Journal also includes a database of full abstract and index records for each article. The database is updated continuously as new journal issues are released. With approximately 50,000 full-text pages in PDF and 75,000 reference citations to facilitate further research, InfoSci-Journals is a commanding research tool on the most important and cutting-edge topics in applied technology. The total value of InfoSci-Journals is over $220,000, but both of the subscription and perpetual options are 10% of the total value. A one-time fee purchases perpetual access to the full collection from 2000 to the end of the current calendar year, and subsequent years of content can be purchased for optional additional one-time fees. Alternatively, institutions can subscribe under annual site license pricing. IGI Global Databases www.igi-global.com

Introducing: InfoSci-Books The new solution for full-text access to all IGI Global books and reference works from 2000-present Over 20,000 chapters in PDF Fraction of the cost of the equivalent print collection Three pricing models: Perpetual Access: One-time fee for all chapters added to InfoSci-Books from 2000 through end of current calendar year, and optional one-time fees to purchase subsequent years Current-Year-Only Perpetual Access Purchase Annual Subscription Abstract & index records for each chapter Strong search functionality and user-friendly interface Ranked 10 out of 10 in Library Journal IGI Global’s premier reference database product, InfoSci-Books, provides libraries with an innovative solution to deliver access to over 20,000 chapters from the books, reference works, and conference proceedings IGI Global has published from the year 2000 to present. InfoSci-Books is also a truly exceptional value among electronic book products, because it delivers the entire collection for a fraction of the equivalent print value, in a choice of business models. The total value of the InfoSci-Journals database is over $260,000 when all the individual titles are considered, but both the subscription and perpetual pricing less than 10% of the combined price. A one-time fee purchases perpetual access to the full collection from 2000 to the end of the current calendar year, and subsequent years of content can be purchased for optional additional one-time fees. Alternatively, institutions can subscribe under annual site license pricing. IGI Global Databases www.igi-global.com

Sample Titles of Recent Books Handbook of Research on Digital Libraries: Design, Development, and Impact Handbook of Research on Technoethics Medical Informatics in Obstetrics and Gynecology Web-Based Green Products Life Cycle Management Systems: Reverse Supply Chain Utilization Social Computing in Homeland Security: Disaster Promulgation and Response Automotive Informatics and Communicative Systems: Principles in Vehicular Networks and Data Exchange The sample book titles shown here give a just a hint of the sweeping range of topics related to technology and people that are provided in full text in InfoSci-Books. Full title lists are available here at the booth. IGI Global Journals and Databases www.igi-global.com

Other IGI Global Databases InfoSci-Medical Full-text database dedicated to biomedical informatics and healthcare technology Delivers cutting-edge research on the accelerating role of technology in biomedical research and healthcare practice Includes authoritative content selected from peer-reviewed journals, scholarly books, and reference works IGI Global’s newest database product, InfoSci-Medical, provides libraries with an innovative solution to deliver access to thousands of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters relevant to technology and medicine, which showcases IGI Global’s new research in biomedical informatics and healthcare technology. IGI Global Journals and Databases www.igi-global.com

Other IGI Global Databases InfoSci-On-Demand Comprehensive Pay-Per-View service 25,000+ research articles Written by prominent international experts/scholars Precise search and retrieval Updated with new articles on a daily basis Immediate access to full-text PDFs No subscription needed Purchased research can be stored locally for future use With the brand new InfoSci-On-Demand database researchers and institutions can search over 25,000 research abstracts in cutting-edge topics in computer science and information technology management and then instantly purchase full-text PDFs of documents you want to download. The material available in InfoSci-On-Demand includes book chapters, reference materials, conference proceedings, journal articles and teaching cases. IGI Global Journals and Databases www.igi-global.com

Other IGI Global Databases InfoSci-Cases – Offers electronic access to all information technology teaching cases published by IGI Global in one easy-to-use online format. InfoSci-Cases is an extensive, academic, online full-text database which provides libraries access to hundreds of teaching cases from IGI Global books and journals. An annual site license to InfoSci-Cases enables unlimited access throughout the year for courses and research. Password-protected teaching notes are also available to faculty. Currently there are over 400 teaching cases available, each focusing on the latest research in IT, and are represented from 2000 until the present time and new cases are consistently added each quarter. InfoSci-Dictionary– Authoritative, in-depth definitions, from multiple perspectives, of the rapidly expanding technical vocabulary. Updated regularly with new content as terminology continues to evolve. Two other popular databases are IGI Global’s InfoSci-Cases which provides access to over 400 teaching cases focusing on the latest research in IT, and the InfoSci-Dictionary, which contains authoritative definitions from multiple perspectives in the computer science and information technology management field. IGI Global Databases www.igi-global.com

Other IGI Global Databases Topical Aggregated Databases – Comprehensive coverage focused on core information technology topics, including: InfoSci-DataMining InfoSci-Ecommerce InfoSci-Egovernment InfoSci-EndUserComputing InfoSci-Global-IT InfoSci-ICT InfoSci-IntelligentTechnologies InfoSci-KnowledgeManagement InfoSci-MultimediaTechnologies InfoSci-OnlineLearning InfoSci-SecurityEthics InfoSci-VirtualTechnologies We also offer 12 other cutting-edge topical databases to meet the needs of more specialized research or faculty groups. IGI Global Journals and Databases www.igi-global.com

Searching IGI Global Databases Record structure provides for four main search options: Table of Contents Search Topic Search Keyword Search Bibliographic Search Basic and Advanced Options The interface and search functionality of IGI Global databases were designed with two key concerns in mind: user friendliness, and precise retrieval. The interface is built around four basic search modes: table of contents, topic, keyword, and bibliographic. In addition to these quality search features, InfoSci-Journals subscribers take advantage of free MARC records and journal persistent urls, making linking into online catalogs and course management systems straightforward. IGI Global Databases www.igi-global.com

Search by Topics Content arranged under 23 broad topic headings including: IT Education Electronic Commerce Human Aspects of Technology Health Information Systems Database Technologies and Applications Mobile/Wireless Computing Social Computing Knowledge Management And more… At the broadest level, the database content is arranged into 23 broad categories that, together, cover the full range of research areas in information science and technology. IGI Global Databases www.igi-global.com

Search by Keywords Controlled keywords add precision to retrieval. Keywords organized into 11 main categories and numerous subcategories. Main categories include: Business Management Education Electronic Commerce Environmental Information Science Library Science Social Science Healthcare And more… Keyword search is the mode that allows the most precise retrieval of specific topics, through an extensive controlled vocabulary that was designed through a combination of compiling terms from authoritative standards organizations, as well as text mining and standardization of terms from the content of IGI Global publications. For ease of access, the keywords are divided into 11 main categories. IGI Global Databases www.igi-global.com

Bibliographic Search Search by bibliographic elements using Basic and Advanced options, including: Author/editor Journal/Book title Article/Chapter title Publication year And more The bibliographic search mode allows for easy search and browse by author or editor name, or by chapter, article, or journal title. Limiting options include document type and publication year. IGI Global Databases www.igi-global.com

Search Results The search results page is a listing with basic information—article/chapter title, year, author, and journal/book title. The user can then browse the listings until a desired document is found. By default, search results are sorted by publication type, showing a brief citation of each document retrieved in a search. IGI Global Databases www.igi-global.com

Abstracts Databases include full, informative abstracts for each article or chapter Complete abstracting and indexing records drill down to a further level of detail on each document, providing an informative summary of the content to enable the user to decide which documents to read in full-text. IGI Global Databases www.igi-global.com

Full-Text in PDF Full-text articles, chapters, and reference entries can then be displayed in PDF. There are no restrictions on printing, saving, or e-mailing the PDFs. Many of our subscribers use the DRM-free research on mobile devices such as iPods and iPhones. Abstract records link to high-quality, near-print PDF displays of the full article or chapter. XML will be available in early 2009! IGI Global Databases www.igi-global.com

Exceptional Value for Libraries InfoSci-Journals Strongest peer-reviewed collection on applied technology topics Full-text database of 60+ titles for cost of a few print subscriptions For just 10% of the total cost value of the individual journals institutions can have access to the entire full-text database InfoSci-Books Equivalent print value over $260,000 Perpetual access or annual subscription at substantial savings Collections growing quickly Adding new journals rapidly as new research areas emerge Approx. 250 new books added to InfoSci-Books in 2009, 275 in 2010 Relevance to multiple disciplines Business, education, health care, and more, in addition to core technical fields (computer science, information technology, etc.) Unique research topics not covered in other collections Discounts for consortia or other multi-site groups All it takes is a free, 30-day trial for these quality resources to demonstrate their own value. For just 10% of the total cost value of the individual journals institutions can have access to the entire full-text InfoSci-Journals database, soon to contain 100 journals. IGI Global Databases www.igi-global.com

What People Are Saying … “The high usage level … by students and academics at Open University demonstrates the importance of IGI Global's content in supporting the University's leading edge research and instruction in e-learning, as well as information technology and its broader managerial, organisational, behavioural, and social implications.“ – Claire Grace Electronic Resources Manager, The Open University United Kingdom “…The theoretical bent of many of the topics covered, and the ease of adding chapters to reading lists, makes it particularly good for institutions with strong information science curricula.” – Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship The response by current customers and the industry press since the debut of IGI Global databases has been outstanding. "...delivers excellent content efficiently and satisfyingly.  It is priced quite reasonably considering the scope and nature of the material.  For all these reasons, it gets a firm 10... I'm reconsidering my reservations about e-books because of this product." – Library Journal (Cheryl LaGuardia, Harvard University)

For More Information and Free Trials… Contact: Jackie Zanghi-LaPlaca Director of Electronic Databases IGI Global +1 717 533 8845 x131 eresources@igi-global.com Please stay after to ask me or the other IGI Global representatives any questions that you may have. We would be glad to demonstrate InfoSci-Journals or our other databases for you here or set up a free trial right away for your institution. We also have title lists which display our content areas and reviews of the databases available here at the booth. IGI Global Databases www.igi-global.com

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