1 December 2023
The Scholarly Communication Handbook has been published by Facet Publishing.
This guide explores how to evaluate the best place to publish academic research today. Considering publication types, open access and licensing options, as well as appropriate uses of research metrics and the benefits and setbacks of peer review. Providing a comprehensive overview of the knowledge required for understanding and navigating the scholarly communication landscape.
Answering questions such as:
- What are the key considerations for exploring new publication venues and experimenting with new forms of publishing?
- Why are research metrics and open research important topics in scholarly communication?
- How can scholarly communication librarians and researchers prepare for future changes in scholarly publishing?
Leaving readers empowered not just to make informed decisions about where they publish, but also in a better position to understand policy changes and advocacy work in relation to research and publication processes. This book is essential for researchers and students alike who are aspiring to or currently work in academic libraries and the teams who support them.
Lai Ma is Assistant Professor at the School of Information and Communication Studies at University College Dublin, where she serves as the Director of the Master of Library and Information Studies programme. Her research is mainly concerned with the interrelationship between research evaluation, research policy, and knowledge production. She has published numerous research articles on the topics of bibliometrics, impact evaluation, and peer review.