LibGuides: Publishing: 🏁 Featured Resources

Welcome to the Publishing Guide!

Here you'll find an introduction to related resources available through Kistler Library, including eBooks, databases, and more. Contact us with any questions, comments, or recommendations. Click here for more information on Rosemont's MA in Publishing.

The case for collaborative consumption
In her talk, Rachel Botsman says we're "wired to share" -- and shows how websites like Zipcar and Swaptree are changing the rules of human behavior.
Designing books is no laughing matter. OK, it is.
Chip Kidd doesn't judge books by their cover, he creates covers that embody the book -- and he does it with a wicked sense of humor. In this deeply felt (and deeply hilarious) talk, he shares the art and the philosophy behind his cover designs. (This talk is from The Design Studio session at TED2012, guest-curated by Chee Pearlman and David Rockwell.)
A free digital library
Brewster Kahle is building a truly huge digital library -- every book ever published, every movie ever released, all the strata of web history ... It's all free to the public -- unless someone else gets to it first.
How Blockchain Can Rebuild the Copyright Industry?
Charles Cheng's talks focus on how musicians and other artists can get better rewards by blockchain technology and non-fungible token toward a fair market.
How we prosper from publishing
Johnathan Harris' TEDx talk focuses on the value of writing, publishing, and pushing one’s creative outlets forward.
Laws that choke creativity
Lawrence Lessig, the Net’s most celebrated lawyer, cites John Philip Sousa, celestial copyrights and the "ASCAP cartel" in his argument for reviving our creative culture.
The new power of collaboration
Howard Rheingold talks about the coming world of collaboration, participatory media and collective action -- and how Wikipedia is really an outgrowth of our natural human instinct to work as a group.

Encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and other reference books can be a great place to start your research. They will:

Give you the background information you need to start researching unfamiliar concepts
Help you to narrow your topic down to a manageable research question
Provide fast, reliable sources for definitions, facts, and statistics.

Chicago Manual of Style Online This link opens in a new window
Online version of The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition. Includes, in addition to the searchable manual, a question and answer section and tools for manuscript preparation.
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CREDO Reference This link opens in a new window

Dictionary of Media Studies by A & C Black Publishers Ltd Staff (Created by); Paul Roseby; Jane Russell
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9780713675931
Publication Date: 2006
100 Ideas That Changed Graphic Design by Veronique Vienne; Steven Heller
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9781856697941
Publication Date: 2012
The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Graphic Design and Designers by Alan Livingston; Isabella Livingston
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9780500204139
Publication Date: 2012
Dictionary of Media & Communication Studies by James Watson & Anne Hill, eds.
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9781628921496
Publication Date: 2012
Encyclopedia of International Media and Communications by Donald H. Johnston (Editor)
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 0123876702
Publication Date: 2003

The following featured books are included in the Kistler Library's collection. EBooks will link directly to their source (login may be required).

The Art of Making Magazines: On Being an Editor and Other Views From the Industry by Victor S. Navasky; Evan Cornog
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9780231131377
Publication Date: 2012
A History of the Book in America by Hugh Amory (Editor); David D. Hall (Editor)
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9780807858264
Publication Date: 2007
Hothouse : The Art of Survival and the Survival of Art at America's Most Celebrated Publishing House, Farrar, Straus, & Giroux by Boris Kachka
Call Number: Z473 .F37 K33 2013
ISBN: 9781451691894
Publication Date: 2013
The Late Age of Print: Everyday Book Culture from Consumerism to Control by Ted Striphas
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9780231148153
Publication Date: 2011
Making Literature Now by Amy Hungerford
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9780804795128
Publication Date: 2016
New Avenues for Electronic Publishing in the Age of Infinite Collections and Citizen Science: Scale, Openness and Trust by B. Schmidt (Editor); M. Dobreva (Editor)
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9781614995616
Publication Date: 2015
Positioning and Power in Academic Publishing: Players, Agents and Agendas by F. Loizides (Editor); B. Schmidt (Editor)
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9781614996484
Publication Date: 2016
The Publishing Business: From P-Books to E-Books by Kelvin Smith
Call Number: Z278 .S55 2012
ISBN: 9782940411627
Publication Date: 2012
Publishing for Profit: Successful Bottom-Line Management for Book Publishers by Thomas Woll
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9781613749739
Publication Date: 2014
Typography, Referenced: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to the Language, History, and Practice of Typography by Ina Saltz; Gerry Leonidas; Allan Haley; Richard Poulin; Tony Seddon; Jason Tselentis; Tyler Alterman; Kathryn Henderson
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9781592537020
Publication Date: 2012

Follow these links to search additional eBooks online:

Humanities E-Book Project This link opens in a new window
A digital collection of over 5000 full-text, cross-searchable titles in the humanities offered by the American Council of Learned Societies. Subjects include global histories, history of art and architecture, literature, dance, film and media studies, religion, gender, and sexuality.
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eBook Academic Collection This link opens in a new window
Provides access to thousands of ebooks in a wide variety of academic disciplines. Available through EBSCOhost.
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Use the following multi-subject and subject-specific databases to search for detailed research articles on your topic. Login required for off-campus access. Click here for the full list of Rosemont's electronic databases.

OmniFile Full Text Mega This link opens in a new window
OmniFile contains a wealth of essential material for learning and detailed research in a single, easily-searched database, with the full text of articles from over 2,500 publications, and indexing and abstracts from nearly 3,600 publications.
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JSTOR This link opens in a new window
JSTOR provides access to more than 12 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in 75 disciplines. For most publications, full text coverage is provided from the first issue to within two to five years of the current date.
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Project MUSE This link opens in a new window
Full text collection of over 150 scholarly, peer reviewed journals in the arts, humanities, and social sciences from nearly 50 university presses and scholarly societies. Dates vary from the 1920’s to the present, with most title coverage beginning in the 1990’s and 2000’s.
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NexisUni This link opens in a new window
NexisUni features more than 15,000 news, business and legal sources from LexisNexis—including U.S. Supreme Court decisions dating back to 1790.
Click here for support.
Chicago Manual of Style Online This link opens in a new window
Online version of The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition. Includes, in addition to the searchable manual, a question and answer section and tools for manuscript preparation.
Click here for support.

The links below will direct you to additional resources on the open web. Depending on the nature of your research, it may or may not be appropriate to utilize these sources, so it is always best to check first with your professor or a librarian. Consult this page for more guidance on evaluating websites.

Publishing Industry Blogs:

The Shatzkin Files
"Insights about the future of the book publishing industry, from the desk of Mike Shatzkin, Founder & CEO of The Idea Logical Company."
Jane Friedman
A blog from a twenty-year publishing industry veteran, "helping authors and publishers make smarter business decisions."
Scholarly Kitchen
"What's Hot and Cooking in Scholarly Publishing" from the Society for Scholarly Publishing.

Professional Organizations:

Professional organizations conduct research, publish, hold conferences and events, collect job listings and statistics, and perform a variety of other activities to promote and support the field. Examine their websites, follow them on social media, attend conferences, or consider volunteering. This will help you to stay current in the field and to build your professional network.

American Library Association
The American Library Association is a nonprofit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 57,000 members.
Association Media & Publishing (AM&P)
"Association Media & Publishing (AM&P) is the only organization dedicated to the needs of print and digital publishers in nonprofit organizations."
Association of American Publishers
"As the voice of American publishers, AAP is dedicated to representing American publishing priorities worldwide and advancing the role of publishers in contemporary society."
Association of Learned & Professional Society Publishers
"Our mission is to connect, inform, develop and represent the international scholarly and professional publishing community."
Book Industry Study Group
"The Book Industry Study Group, Inc. (BISG), is the leading book trade association for standardized best practices, research and information, and events. BISG facilitates connections and conversations to solve common problems, advance new ideas, and more profitably bring published content to readers."
Independent Book Publishers Association
"IBPA's MISSION is to lead and serve the independent publishing community through advocacy, education, and tools for success."
International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers
"STM is the leading global trade association for academic and professional publishers" and aims to "assist publishers and their authors in their activities in disseminating the results of research in the fields of science, technology and medicine."
MPA--The Association of Magazine Media
"MPA – The Association of Magazine Media is the primary advocate and voice for the magazine media industry, driving thought leadership and game-changing strategies to promote the medium’s vitality, increase revenues and grow market share."
Society for Scholarly Publishing
"The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP), founded in 1978, is a nonprofit organization formed to promote and advance communication among all sectors of the scholarly publication community through networking, information dissemination, and facilitation of new developments in the field."
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
"Our mission is to support the creation and availability of quality children’s books in every region of the world. Through our awards, events, and publications, we give established writers and illustrators the tools and resources to manage their careers, as well as educate those just starting out. SCBWI is also proud to serve as a consolidated voice for our members within the publishing industry."
How we prosper from publishing
Johnathan Harris' TEDx talk focuses on the value of writing, publishing, and pushing one’s creative outlets forward.
Designing books is no laughing matter. OK, it is.
Chip Kidd doesn't judge books by their cover, he creates covers that embody the book -- and he does it with a wicked sense of humor. In this deeply felt (and deeply hilarious) talk, he shares the art and the philosophy behind his cover designs. (This talk is from The Design Studio session at TED2012, guest-curated by Chee Pearlman and David Rockwell.)
A free digital library
Brewster Kahle is building a truly huge digital library -- every book ever published, every movie ever released, all the strata of web history ... It's all free to the public -- unless someone else gets to it first.
The new power of collaboration
Howard Rheingold talks about the coming world of collaboration, participatory media and collective action -- and how Wikipedia is really an outgrowth of our natural human instinct to work as a group.
The case for collaborative consumption
In her talk, Rachel Botsman says we're "wired to share" -- and shows how websites like Zipcar and Swaptree are changing the rules of human behavior.

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