Zoological Record

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Zoological Record

• The authoritative and most comprehensive source
  of information on published research in animal
  science

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Zoological Record

• Two functions
• Authoritative record of taxonomy nomenclature
• records discovery of new organisms
• unofficial register of animal names
• Index to the literature of research in animal
  science

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Zoological Record

• Index to the literature of research in animal
  science
• Key topics covered
• Biodiversity biocomplexity
• Conservation
• Ecology, habitat environment
• Genetics
• Parasitology
• Palaeontology

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Zoological Record

• Approximately 72,000 records each year
• Over 1.5 million records, 1978 to date
• Sources
• Around 4,500 international serials
• 1,200-1,500 books each year
• Meetings conferences
• Reviews

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Zoological Record

• Electronic media
• ZR complete
• Print (annual)
• ZR complete
• 27 individual sections, e.g.
• Insecta
• Mammalia
• Aves
• Reptilia

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Zoological Record 2001 enhancements

• Author abstracts
• Around 40 of ZR records (not print)
• Increased currency in all formats
• Production year now runs November-October
• Monthly updates in electronic media

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Zoological Record2002 enhancements

• Reload file on all vendors
• Increased functionality
• SilverLinker
• Better visual display
• Use common standards
• Assists cross-database searching ease of use
• EBSCOhost
• Planned launch July 2002

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Zoological Record Sales opportunities

• University National libraries
• National University of Singapore
• Research institutes and government agencies
• Zoological Survey of India, Royal College of
  Veterinary Surgeons
• Museums
• The Australian Museum, Sydney
• Zoos
• San Diego Zoo
• Consortia
• Print to electronic upgrades

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