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  NetLibrary adds Springer eJournals [OCLC]
Springer Science+Business Media is the second largest science, technology and medicine (STM) publisher in the world, publishing 1,450 journals and more than 5,000 new books every year, many of which are also available as NetLibrary eBooks.
Springer is one of the leading international scientific publishing companies and was founded in 1842.
Springer is part of the specialist publishing group Springer Science+Business Media, which owns 70 publishing companies in 19 countries throughout the world and employs some 5,000 people.
www.oclc.org /news/releases/200615.htm   (624 words)

  
 Agreement with Kluwer
As of January 1996 Springer Science and Business Media (named Kluwer Academic Publishers until 2004) is the official designated publisher of the refereed Proceedings of the IUTAM Symposia.
Springer Science and Business Media shall be the official publisher of the proceedings of all IUTAM Symposia.
Should Springer Science and Business Media decide to send a representative to a given Symposium, the Organizers will agree to provide display space free of charge for the display of relevant publications and, possibly, the dissemination of relevant promotion material to participants in the conference portfolios.
www.iutam.net /iutam/Publications/index.php/2   (1489 words)

  
 Springer and Kluwer Subscriptions: Scholarly Communication: MIT Libraries
As a result of it Springer became the second largest academic publisher, with a journals list of approximately 1250 titles, and with revenues estimated to be more than 800 million euros per year.
With the beginning of 2006, we have reduced our subscriptions to a selection of Springer (and formerly Kluwer) titles that are the most used or that for other reasons are deemed to be highly valuable to the interests of MIT students, faculty and researchers.
If we have omitted a title that you believe to be of primary interest to the MIT community, please contact the appropriate subject specialist to request a reconsideration of the decision.
libraries.mit.edu /about/scholarly/springer-kluwer.html   (337 words)

  
 Seven Leading Publishers Sue on Subscription Fraud Conspiracy - mysan.de   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Its mission is to serve physics, astronomy and related fields of science and technology by serving its member societies, their associates, scientists, educators, RandD leaders and the general public with programs, services and publications.
Working in partnership with the global science and health communities, Elsevier’s 7,000 employees in over 70 offices worldwide publish more than 2,000 journals and 1,900 new books per year, in addition to offering a suite of innovative electronic products, such as ScienceDirect (http://www.sciencedirect.com/), MD Consult (http://www.mdconsult.com/), Scopus (http://www.info.scopus.com/), bibliographic databases, and online reference works.
Springer Science+Business Media (http://www.springer.com/) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of scientific and specialist literature.
www.mysan.de /article512013.html   (1028 words)

  
 News: Springer Science+Business Media Acquires Humana Press; Life Sciences and Clinical Medicine Publishing Activities ...
In a move that is geared to drive further organic growth, Springer Science+Business Media (Springer) has announced its acquisition of Humana Press Inc. (Humana Press), a leading publisher of research-level books and journals in molecular biology, neuroscience, cancer research, and medicine.
The discussions with Derk Haank and the Springer team have been open and frank and the opportunities for all parties are considerable.
It is the second-largest publishing group in the science, technology, and medicine (STM) sector and the largest business-to-business publisher in the German-language area.
www.genengnews.com /news/bnitem.aspx?name=5087608&taxid=0   (508 words)

  
 News Aktuell GmbH :: Springer Science+Business Media Acquires Current Medicine Group
The acquisition links complementary businesses, strengthens Springer's existing position in the United Kingdom, and will provide Springer with a strong position in the US pharmaceutical publishing market, which is the world's largest and fastest-growing.
Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com) is the second largest publisher of scientific, technical and medical (STM) information in the world, and was formed out of the integration of the former BertelsmannSpringer and Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Springer comprises some 5,000 employees working in 70 businesses and publishing units in 19 countries all over the world.
sev.prnewswire.com /health-care-hospitals/20051111/3038535en-1.html   (523 words)

  
 CIOL : News : Springer: eBook Programme   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Springer India managing director, Sanjiv Goswami emphasized that the Indian research community will be provided with direct access to up-to-date global scientific research.
In addition, we are convinced that academic citations of Springer's books will increase, now that researchers can find relevant book chapters as easily as a recent journal article.” he added.
Springer recently unveiled its new eBook programme at the American Library Association's Annual Conference in New Orleans with more than 10,000 eBooks that includes electronic versions of textbooks, reference works, atlases and monographs.
www.ciol.com /content/news/2006/106071404.asp   (377 words)

  
 Springer Science+Business Media - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Springer Science+Business Media or Springer (IPA: [ˈʃpʁɪŋɐ]) is a worldwide publishing company based in Germany which focuses on academic journals and books in the fields of science, technology, mathematics, and medicine.
They are the second largest publisher worldwide in the Science, Technology, Medicine sector (the largest being Elsevier), with 70 publishing houses, 1,450 journals, 5,000 new books published each year, sales of 836 million euro and 5,000 employees.
Springer publishes textbooks, academic reference books, and a large number of peer-reviewed topical journals in various academic disciplines.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Springer_Science+Business_Media   (190 words)

  
 eduserv | chest | chest/springer agreement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Eduserv Chest is pleased to advise that Mr Chris Gibson, Subject Specialist: Earth Sciences; Geography; Materials Science; Physics and Astronomy of John Rylands University Library of Manchester, who is the UK expert on the Landolt-Börnstein database, has agreed to act as a reference should you wish to discuss the value of the product.
This one-of-a-kind reference is unmatched in the breadth and scope of its coverage and serves as the primary reference for students and professionals in computer science and communications.
The Handbook covers all of the chemical aspects of nuclear science starting from the physical basics and including such diverse areas as the chemistry of transactinides and exotic atoms as well as radioactive waste management and radiopharmaceutical chemistry relevant to nuclear medicine.
www.eduserv.org.uk /chest/datasets/springer/overview.html   (5283 words)

  
 WebWire | Springer Science+Business Media acquires Uitgeverij Fundament in the Netherlands
Among other subject areas, Springer is the publisher of books, journals and magazines relating to orthopedics, surgery, diabetes care -- all related to the healing and care of feet.
Springer Science+Business Media is one of the world’s leading suppliers of scientific and specialist literature.
Springer’s Dutch-language activities, grouped within Springer Uitgeverij BV in Leusden, include, among others, the publications Arts & Auto, Medisch Contact, ReclameWeek, Rendemens, Transmitter and Identity Matters as well as a number of books and other periodicals in the medical, pharmaceutical, sports, management, tax and finance, payroll, personnel, marketing, IT and organizational areas.
www.webwire.com /ViewPressRel.asp?aId=12062   (350 words)

  
 Springer Science & Business Media launches bid for Informa | | Guardian Unlimited Business
The London-based publishing and conferences group confirmed today it had received an approach from the German company, which is owned by private equity companies Cinven and Candover.
Springer Science & Business Media, which was formed by a merger of Kluwer Academic and Bertelsmann Springer backed by Cinven and Candover, publishes around 1,450 journals, specialising in science, technology and medicine, as well as around 5,000 book titles every year.
Patrick Yao, an analyst at Bridgewell Securities, said the merger would continue a trend of private equity takeovers in the media sector, in particular business publishing.
business.guardian.co.uk /story/0,,1926296,00.html   (391 words)

  
 Springer Science & Business Media [OCLC - eJournals and Databases]
Springer Science & Business Media [OCLC - eJournals and Databases]
Titles are available in areas related to: computational and mathematical sciences; physical sciences; development, mathematical analysis and diagnostic sciences; and earth, plant and environmental sciences.
The Springer Science and Business Media Online Reference Database is available via an annual subscription, with discounted pricing for subscription terms of three years.
www.oclc.org /americalatina/en/ejournals/springer/default.htm   (292 words)

  
 Springer Science+Business Media Acquires Current Medicine Group
CMG brings an immediate and significant expansion of Springer's programs in critical care/emergency medicine, primary care/family medicine and geriatrics and well-established Springer programs in surgery and radiology will be enhanced.
Springer already has similar operations in Germany, the Netherlands and Italy and with the acquisition of CMG we will strengthen these activities significantly.
Springer's STM operations and CMG’s publishing programs will not be integrated since they serve different markets.
www.library.yale.edu /~llicense/ListArchives/0511/msg00145.html   (459 words)

  
 Springer owners prepare for floatation - Information World Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Springer Science and Business Media, the German scientific, technical and medical (STM) publisher is being prepared for a stock market floatation in 2006 or 2007 by its two equity owner Candover and Cinven.
Adding that the aim at present is to have Springer "in good shape for an IPO" (initial public offering) in 2007.
Springer recently recruited Jan Velterop as its internal advocate for its open access publishing model Springer Open Choice.
www.iwr.co.uk /information-world-review/news/2142372/springer-owners-prepare   (278 words)

  
 News Releases
Springer is one of the leading international scientific publishing companies.
It is the largest science, technology and medicine (STM) book publisher in the world with a reputation for excellence spanning over 160 years.
Springer is part of the specialist publishing group Springer Science+Business Media, which owns 70 publishing companies in more than 20 countries throughout the world and employs some 5,000 people.
www.ebsco.com /home/whatsnew/springer_archived.asp   (607 words)

  
 Springer Timeline   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Ferdinand and Julius Springer were forced to leave the firm because of their Jewish descent.
Springer Science + Business agrees with the National Library of the Netherlands to carry out long term archiving of Springer online publications.
Cinven and Candover are reported to be putting Springer Science + Business up for sale, with a valuation expected to top € 2 billion.
www.niulib.niu.edu /publishers/Springer.htm   (517 words)

  
 Springer joins Katrina relief effort with eBooks donation worth more than $1 million
As New Orleans continues to rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com), one of the world's largest science, technology and medicine book publishers, this morning announced a donation of eBooks to seven of the city's universities.
"Springer's donation of eBooks is extraordinarily generous and one of the finest examples of support we have received in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
It is the second-largest science, technology and medicine (STM) publisher in the world with a reputation for excellence spanning over 160 years.
www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2006-06/s-sjk062606.php   (639 words)

  
 Prevention Science
Prevention Science serves as an interdisciplinary forum designed to disseminate new developments in the theory, research, and practice of prevention.
We encourage submissions related to the prevention sciences encompassing etiology, epidemiology, and intervention on a variety of health and social problems, including but not limited to substance abuse, mental health, HIV/AIDS, violence, accidents, teenage pregnancy, suicide, delinquency, STDs, obesity, diet/nutrition, exercise, and chronic illness.
A statement transferring copyright from the author (or their employers, if they hold the copyright) to Springer Science+Business Media will be required before the manuscript can be accepted for publication.
www.preventionresearch.org /prevscience.php   (966 words)

  
 Scotsman.com Business - Latest News - Informa in talks to be bought by Springer
The London-based publishing and conferences group revealed the approach on Thursday and said it was in talks with Springer Science, sending its shares rocketing to a 5-1/2 year high before they fell back for a 10 percent gain at 548-1/4 pence at 10:31 a.m.
He reasoned that the takeover of Incisive, publisher of such journals as Mortgage Edge and Legal Week, by private equity firm Apax was priced at about 16.5 times forecast earnings, which would equate to about 560p to 570p for Informa.
Springer Science & Business Media, formed from the merger of Kluwer Academic and Bertelsmann Springer, publishes around 1,450 journals, specialising in science, technology and medicine, as well as around 5,000 book titles every year.
business.scotsman.com /latest.cfm?id=1548492006   (838 words)

  
 FEDLINK Services Directory: Springer Science & Business Media, Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Springer Science & Business Media,(new vendor for FY2006) is one of the world's largest publishers in the Science/Tecnology/Medicine (STM) sector, publishing more than 1,450 journals and 5,000 new book titles each year.
Many of their publications are considered authoritative works in their respective fields and are invaluable sources of information for researchers working in academia, government labs and industrial research facilities.
Springerlink is Springer's powerful central access point giving researchers access to the full text content online, 24/7, from anywhere in the world.
www.loc.gov /flicc/svcdir/so.html   (211 words)

  
 Springer Science+Business Media acquires complete journal program from Transaction Publishers
The titles, including the flagship journal Society, are at the forefront of contemporary thought in established disciplines such as political science, history, sociology, anthropology, and psychology.
Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of scientific and specialist literature.
Transaction offers publications in older, established disciplines such as economics, political science, history, sociology, anthropology, psychology, as well as recently established disciplines ranging from area research to urban studies, policy analysis, philosophy of social science, organizational behavior and criminology.
www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2007-02/s-ssm022007.php   (455 words)

  
 Springer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Springer is the name of several places in the United States:
Springer (Tank), a small demolition vehicle of the German Wehrmacht in WW2
Springer can also refer to Springer (architecture), being the first voussoir of an arch.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Springer   (208 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Springer plans more seats at Chennai unit
SPRINGER Science and Business Media plans to expand its India operations through its two subsidiaries — a BPO and a publishing group that produces reprints of specialised books.
While Scientific Publishing Services Pvt Ltd is expected to be a key hub for its STM publishing, Springer (India) Pvt Ltd is expected to tap the potential export market in African, Asian and West Asian countries for its scientific, technical and medical (STM) journals and books authored by Nobel Laureates.
Mr Derk Haank, CEO of Springer Science and Business Media, said on Wednesday that India would continue to play a strategic role in the STM market as well as business process outsourcing.
www.thehindubusinessline.com /2005/09/15/stories/2005091502930400.htm   (294 words)

  
 Springer Science+Business Media Acquires Current Medicine Group
Springer already has similar operations in Germany, the Netherlands and Italy and with the acquisition of CMG we will strengthen these activities significantly.
Springer Science+Business Media (http://www.springer.com) is the second largest publisher of scientific, technical and medical (STM) information in the world, and was formed out of the integration of the former BertelsmannSpringer and Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Springer comprises some 5,000 employees working in 70 businesses and publishing units in 19 countries all over the world.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/11-10-2005/0004212747&EDATE=   (805 words)

  
 WebWire | Springer’s eBook Collection named Best STM Information Product of 2006
Springer Science+Business Media, the world’s largest science, technology and medicine book publisher, won the prize for the Best STM Information Product of 2006 for the Springer eBook Collection.
Springer is a leading international scientific publishing company for print and online content with a reputation for excellence since 1842.
Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media, which employs some 5,000 dedicated professionals at 70 publishing companies in more than 20 countries throughout the world.
www.webwire.com /ViewPressRel.asp?aId=24397   (355 words)

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