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1 springer.com SpringerLink Access outstanding STM content with sophisticated search tools 7 Books, journals, reference works, protocols & more 7 Over 4 million documents on one integrated platform 7 More productive searches with Semantic Linking VISIT TODAY!

2 springerlink.com 2 SpringerLink The world s most complete online collection of STM books, journals, reference works and databases More than 60,000 librarians worldwide choose SpringerLink for online scientific content. Here s why... SpringerLink has become the world s largest provider of online STM information 7 Fast access to more than 4 million documents from one integrated platform 7 Enhanced user interface and functions based on extensive usability research 7 Preview documents with look inside feature 7 Powerful search engine explores ejournals, ebooks and ereference Works 7 Semantic Linking delivers more related documents with every search

3 3 springerlink.com Your premier online STM collection SpringerLink is the online research choice of thousands of librarians in corporate, government and academic settings worldwide. Our commitment to innovation and our record of continuous improvement are just two reasons why you should choose SpringerLink. Since launching in 1996, SpringerLink has become the world s largest provider of online STM information. Librarians prefer SpringerLink because of its flexible, local, and remote subscriber access, reliable network infrastructure, and easy management. Using SpringerLink s IP-enabled gateway, libraries can provide their patrons with immediate online access to important research instantly. A variety of remote access is available as well. These options include access through IP proxy, Athens, or Shibboleth. Springer is a global leader in scientific publishing with a long-standing reputation for excellence we have published the work of more than 150 Nobel Prize laureates. Today, SpringerLink serves 600 consortia customers worldwide, more than 35,000 institutions and 350,000 publication alert subscribers. SpringerLink spans the universe of research, offering more than 1,900 peer reviewed journals plus a constantly expanding library of ereference Works, ebooks, Protocols, an Online Archive Collection and much more. SpringerLink offers unique features for all principal users scientists, researchers, authors and librarians 7 Integrates ejournals, ebooks and ereference Works, Springer Protocols and more 7 Search platform and user interface designed with researchers in mind 7 Semantic linking technology brings improved results to every search 7 Users can view and work with PDFs before they download 7 Extensive Online Archives Collection ejournals & a selection of ebook series from volume 1, issue 1 7 Free access to search tables of contents, abstracts and editorial background 7 SpringerAlerts bulletins keep users and librarians current 7 Access via IP authentication, username and password, Athens or Shibboleth 7 Includes material published via Springer Open Choice For scientists and researchers this means reduced search time, more efficient results and greater likelihood a researcher will locate and reference a specific author s work. We convene regular Library Advisory Boards, conduct surveys and commission white papers in pursuit of improvement. The constantly improving interface gives authors added exposure and all users the benefit of advanced research techniques.

4 springerlink.com 4 Improved platform integrates journals, books, reference works, protocols and more Semantic Linking A new software-driven, semantic analysis of electronic documents offers SpringerLink users a separate list of additional documents matching their initial search request. More accurate results and more relevant content in less time Why is SpringerLink one of the most visited scientific online platforms? In part, it s because we add new quality content every day: society journals, reference works, proceedings, monographs, manuals, protocols and more. Of course, it s not just the size of the content base. Our content is connected through reference linking, search results, social bookmarking and now semantic linking. Your patrons get more accurate results and more relevant content in less time. Enhanced Usability In one of the largest usability studies ever done on an STM online platform, we sat with thousands of SpringerLink users and closely monitored every step of their progress. As a result, navigation is now even easier, browsing is faster and downloading is simpler. PDF Preview Our new PDF Preview function is just one of many ways we help make sure the downloaded article is the right one. PDF Preview allows readers to look inside ebook chapters to be certain that the content includes the answers that they seek. Subscribers will have an instant overview of the entire ebook that allows them to scroll and browse within different chapters and immediately download them. This important new feature meets the users desire to Look Inside all Springer ebook content, and helps take the uncertainty out of the download process. The Related Documents function presents the user with additional SpringerLink content that is relevant to their research and offers convenient access to these documents. Related Documents returns 10 additional documents with content that is most similar to the source document, using a new digital fingerprinting process that analyzes journal articles and book chapters on a content level that far surpasses simple keyword search functions. Online First TM Our Online First feature allows access to peer-reviewed articles prior to print publication. Article text is searchable and citable by Digital Object Identifiers (DOI); Online First accelerates circulation of critical discoveries. It helps librarians to give their users up-to-theminute results and speeds researchers to the most important new discoveries. Open Choice SpringerLink is tightly integrated with Open Choice, which allows authors to choose his or her method of publication through an open access option, and make his or her articles available free to anyone, anywhere in the world. Alerting Services SpringerAlerts, our free, convenient and customizable alert service, lets readers choose publication alerts based on their author, subject, keyword or publication criteria. Right now, more than 350,000 subscribers depend on SpringerAlerts for updates on new research publications. You can customize your SpringerAlerts to deliver exactly the information you need.

5 5 springerlink.com Librarian Administration Features SpringerLink offers administration features that promote easier acquisition and collection management, improve customer service and reduce costs. Some administrative features include having the ability to manage members, create linkouts, add branding and view statistics. View before downloading with Look Inside! COUNTER Usage Statistics Springer provides COUNTER compliant usage reports, so you can track usage monthly on every single SpringerLink item. Our downloadable reports also contain bibliographic data including ISSN and ISBN numbers. Knowing more about what your patrons want will help you meet their needs and optimize your collection. Flexible User Access User access can be enabled via IP identification, user name and password, or through the popular Athens and Shibboleth authentication structures. Search within the ebook and complete table of contents Worldwide Helpdesk Our help desks offer expert answers to technical or access questions any time via fax or phone. Library branding is highly visible on every page Through semantic linking a list of 'Related Content' is generated

6 springerlink.com 6 SpringerLink offers access to: Users have access to more than 1,900 peer-reviewed journals ejournals Springer s ejournal collection includes more than 1,900 peer-reviewed journals, most with complete back issues from Springer s Online Journal Archive makes issues available from Volume 1, Issue 1. Springer s commitment to quality shows in our numerous highly-rated ISI journals, our growing roster of society journals and newly acquired journals. ebook Collection Springer s ebook Collection includes the full range of Springer book products including monographs, textbooks, handbooks, atlases, reference works, book series and more. With more than 30,000 ebooks online in 2009 and 3,500 new titles added annually, SpringerLink offers access to a massive collection of information with just a few mouse clicks. 12 Subject Collections Available Behavioral Sciences Biomedical & Life Sciences Business & Economics Chemistry & Material Science Computer Science Earth & Environmental Science Engineering Humanities, Social Sciences & Law Mathematics & Statistics Medicine Physics & Astronomy Professional & Applied Computing Scientists and researchers have access to millions of searchable pages that integrate smoothly into the total library catalog and connect with Springer s ejournals to create an unparalleled reference tool. Other features of SpringerLink ebooks include: 7 Unlimited concurrent users 7 Ownership Business Model 7 Permissive Digital Rights Management (DRM) 7 Over 3,500 new ebooks and ereference works added each year 7 Interconnection to ejournals and ereference Works 7 Available MARC 21 records 7 COUNTER-compliant usage statistics 7 Persistent linking with open URL ereference Works Springer ereference Works are authored by leading scientists and practitioners with a global perspective, combined with efficient online tools to provide unique flexibility in accessing today s most relevant research topics. These large, comprehensive works are managed by expert editorial boards. Registered users can bookmark passages and save searches, increasing flexibility and efficiency. Springer ereference Works are available as part of the ebook Collection or can be purchased individually. ebook Series Springer s ebook Series are a subset of the Springer ebook collection. 21 of the most popular series can also be subscribed to separately. Springer s most popular Book Series titles are available from Volume 1, Issue 1. These well known series include: 7 Lecture Notes in Computer Science 7 Lecture Notes in Mathematics 7 Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences 7 Lecture Notes in Physics 7 NATO Science for Peace and Security 7 Springer Series in Optical Sciences 7 Studies in Computational Intelligence 7 Topics in Current Chemistry 7 Along with 13 other top series Online Archives Springer s Online Archives Collection, including both ejournal and ebook series. The Online Journal Archive allows complete electronic access to all English language scientific journal articles published prior to 1997, from Volume 1, Issue 1 to the present. The Online Book Series Archive allows librarians to offer complete series collections. Researchers can electronically access knowledge published in a subject, in some cases dating over 100 years. SpringerProtocols For decades researchers have relied on the research protocols and methodologies in the critically acclaimed Methods in Molecular Biology series by John M. Walker. Now these protocols are available online through SpringerLink and springerprotocols.com s IP-enabled gateway. With over 18,000 protocols and collaborative web 2.0 features, SpringerProtocols offers researchers a quick and sophisticated resource they can trust.

7 7 springerlink.com Springer Content Solutions Springer Content Solutions are ideal for the corporate environment as they provide researchers and end users with features, benefits, facts and information from a variety of sources, accessed in just a few clicks. Springer specializes in solutions for industries, including but not limited to the following: 7 Automotive & Transportation 7 Banking & Finance 7 Chemical Manufacturing 7 Computers/High Tech 7 Food & Agriculture 7 Medical Services Providers 7 Oil, Petroleum & Gas 7 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 7 Telecommunications Each of these disciplines is further classified into application-specific areas to provide you with information targeted to your search. Visit springer.com/forindustry for more information on vertical markets, offerings and product lists. Find out more, visit springerlink.com today! Licensing Options SpringerLink is available to academic institutions, governments and corporations at scales ranging from single site to global organizations with multiple locations. Our tailored licensing options are based on research intensity and number of patrons, providing flexibility, superior customer service, comprehensive management and cost efficiency you need to meet the demands of contemporary library administration. Business Models and Availability Springer ejournals, ebooks, ereference Works and ebook Series are available through SpringerLink at springerlink.com. Subscriber access is gained through IP verification for institutions, and passwords/ usernames for individuals. Springer also offers customers the option to purchase online publications directly or through a number of business partners. Springer Publishers of the Language of Science SpringerLink hosts more than 4 million documents online, and we serve some 100 million full-text downloads per year making us the second largest STM publisher in the world. Founded in 1842, Springer is today the largest science, technology, and medicine book publisher in the world. Through partnerships with more than 300 academic associations and professional societies worldwide, the company publishes more than 1,900 journals and 3,500 new book titles each year, in addition to its array of online services. Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media, which owns 70 publishing companies in 19 countries throughout the world and employs 5,000 people. We offer excellence more than 150 Nobel prize-winners have published with Springer up to the present. Many of our publications are acclaimed works in their field, read by academics and students and trusted by libraries and universities, academic professionals and practitioners in a broad range of industry.

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