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June Frontlist Releases From Alexander Street Press

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(ALEXANDRIA, VA) – Powerful new online academic collections are now available from Alexander Street Press in the fields of international business, human resource management, counseling and therapy, and Asian film.

The two newest resources in the Business division—International Business Online and Human Resource Management Online—are available as stand-alone resources or as part of the 360-degree learning solution Business Education Complete Online. The collections provide a thoughtful mix of applied content, curated by experts and carefully aligned to common syllabi in HR and international business.

Each individual business database is growing to comprise 4,000 primary source documents, including corporate training videos, instructional films, case studies, text book chapters, research reports, sample business documents, and self-assessments. Materials come from the top organizations in their respective fields including Atma Global, the Thunderbird School of Management, the Society of Human Resource Management, the Kellogg School of Management, and Seven Dimensions.

“These resources have the power to change the way people in business programs teach and learn,” said David Parker, business publisher at Alexander Street Press. “When you have the best publishers in the industry all together at your fingertips, and the advanced features to share and remix that information, there’s no limit to what you can do.”

The new volume Counseling and Psychotherapy Transcripts: Volume II builds upon the success of Volume I, which Library Journal named a 2011 Best Niche Product. The volume’s 4,000 authentic transcripts give researchers and therapists-in-training the opportunity to examine the skills and approaches of experienced professionals in real therapy settings. All sessions featured in Volume II were recorded in 2012 or later, so users can rely on the collection to provide the most accurate, up-to-date look at the realities of the counseling field.

“Records of therapy experiences are often tricky to find, forcing researchers to rely on incomplete, sporadic excerpts,” said Elizabeth Robey, counseling editor at Alexander Street Press. “The transcripts in this collection will open gateways for researchers to make reliable, real-life observations and draw empirical, data-driven conclusions about the therapy process.”

Also just launched, Asian Film Online: Volume II builds upon the acclaimed first volume to provide 500 hours of feature films, documentaries, and shorts capturing authentic Asian voices. The second volume features films from 70 countries across Asia—including in-depth coverage of Turkey, Hong Kong, Afghanistan, and Vietnam—that bring the vibrancy of each culture to life.

Alexander Street Press’s four newest collections are available to libraries worldwide via annual subscription or one-time purchase. No special setup or software is required—all you need is an Internet browser. For more information or to request a trial or price quote, email sales [at] alexanderstreet [dot] com.

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About Alexander Street Press
Alexander Street Press pairs exclusive content with the latest technology to deliver customizable products and services to libraries and their patrons worldwide. We blend video, audio, and text with cutting-edge online tools to transform the way people research, learn, and teach in virtually every discipline. Learn more at http://www.alexanderstreet.com.

Contact for Media Inquiries/Reviewer Access:
Abby Horowitz, Marketing Writer
Alexander Street Press
3212 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-212-8520 x 313
ahorowitz [at] alexanderstreet [dot] com

Alexander Street Press Evidence-Based Acquisition Expands into Denmark

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Alexander Street continues the expansion of its evidence-based acquisition (EBA) model in the Nordics, with The State & University Library Aarhus coming on board as its first customer in Denmark.

The agreement will commence in 2015, when the library will begin receiving unlimited access to Alexander Street’s complete suite of streaming video content, which includes over 40,000 titles, with more added annually. At the end of their access period, university staff will use Alexander Street's COUNTER-compliant statistics and customer usage reports—including details down to the title level—to select which videos they’d like own in perpetuity.

“I’m delighted to welcome Aarhus as our latest customer for EBA in the Nordics,” said Rachel Zillig, sales manager for Europe at Alexander Street Press. “We have already seen a growing demand for video in this region, working closely with our local distributor WizeNordic to promote the benefits of this format in the academy. Aarhus has recognized the value of this new business model in acquiring video to support the audio visual needs of today’s students and also provide faculty with relevant content. To have such a prestigious institution adopt this EBA model demonstrates the growing acceptance of video in teaching and learning.”

Lilian Madsen, head of processes at The State & University Library, Aarhus says, “Evidence-based solutions allow us to be more targeted in our purchases. Alexander Street Press’s EBA will allow us to access the full EBA collection and then purchase the titles that are in most demand with our users. Audio visual material is a new agenda for us, but students want us to provide a more and more varied range of resources. EBA means our purchases will be focused on supplying students and staff of the university with the material they want. I’m looking forward to see how this new material will be received by our users.”

This latest EBA agreement follows the adoption of the EBA program at other institutions across the world in areas including the UK, Sweden, the US, Australia, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.

Evidence-based acquisition options are available to academic, public, and school libraries worldwide. All videos feature Alexander Street’s trademark functionality, including semantic indexing, synchronized transcripts, free MARC records, and more. For more information visit the FAQ page.

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Alexander Street Press EBA Model Expands into Sweden

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(Stockholm, Sweden) — Stockholm University has become the first institution in Sweden to join Alexander Street Press’s pilot program for evidence-based acquisition (EBA) of video resources.

For a full year, authorized users at Stockholm University Library will have unlimited access to Alexander Street’s complete suite of streaming video content, which includes over 40,000 titles. At the end of this access period, university staff will use Alexander Street's COUNTER-compliant statistics and customer usage reports—including details down to the title level—to select which videos they’d like own in perpetuity.

“I am pleased that Stockholm University is our first EBA customer in Sweden, and look forward to supporting them with this new venture for video,” said Rachel Zillig, Europe sales manager at Alexander Street Press. “After a very successful trial period and with the help of our local distributor WizeNordic, the organization saw strong demand for video across all disciplines. The EBA agreement demonstrates Stockholm University’s commitment to assist faculty in teaching and learning, and to enhancing the student experience.”

This latest EBA agreement follows the launch of EBA programs at other institutions around the world in countries including the UK, US, Australia, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.

“The information landscape across various media resources and library services—which our students, teachers, and researchers need—is changing all the time,” said Sabina Anderberg, head of the Department of Media Acquisition at Stockholm University. “In order to address these changes, we are continuously working to improve and adapt our services. Although audiovisual material in itself is not a new format, it is a new teaching format within the academy to complement the traditional media resources used in research, teaching and learning.”

Ms. Anderberg said the Alexander Street EBA trial has become very popular in a short time and has received favorable reviews from academic staff that use the material in teaching. “The business model of EBA is in line with our focus on demand-driven models,” adds Anderberg.

Evidence-based acquisition options from Alexander Street Press are available to academic, public, and school libraries worldwide. All videos feature Alexander Street’s trademark functionality, including semantic indexing, synchronized transcripts, free MARC records, and more. Learn more about evidence-based acquisition.

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Prendismo Video Content Coming Soon to Alexander Street Business Resources

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(Ithaca, New York)—Prendismo, a leading provider of curated video content on leadership, management, and professional development, has worked with partner Alexander Street Press to develop content for the publisher’s two powerful new online learning products—International Business Online and Human Resource Management Online.

In order to contribute the most relevant materials, Prendismo worked closely with the product and syllabus planners at Alexander Street Press. Prendismo analyzed the key criteria and topics in international business and human resources, then contributed course-aligned materials from among its database of 17,000 clips.

Mike McCarthy, president of Prendismo, said, “We are very pleased to be working with the team at Alexander Street Press. They continue to be a leader in establishing high-value video content as a resource for academics and professionals internationally.” He added, “Seeing and hearing leaders share their personal insights on topics of international business and human resources has a strong impact. Our inclusion in these collections will help deliver unique insights to Alexander Street Press’s customers and patrons that may not have previously been accessible.”

“We’re very pleased to welcome Prendismo as one of our newest content providers,” said Kathleen Saylor, business editor at Alexander Street Press. “The high caliber of their materials and the range of topics covered makes them a strong addition to our business portfolio. We know these films will be of great value to our customers worldwide.”

To learn more about Alexander Street Press’s business portfolio, or to request a trial for your library, visit http://www.alexanderstreet.com/products/business/business.

About Prendismo

Prendismo, LLC, founded in 2008, develops innovative and provocative ways to capture and share business insight and knowledge. The Prendismo Collection offers access to the world's premiere collection of digital video content on leadership, management, ethics, innovation, and entrepreneurship. With over 700 speakers contributing to more than 17,000 highly curated video clips, the Prendismo Collection is a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and innovators, as well as corporations and educational institutions. Our videos unique insights and serve as a powerful tool for knowledge transfer. Prendismo works with publishers and curriculum developers to expand their products and contribute the real world insights offered by the speakers within the collection. Prendismo applies its curation and delivery methodology to help leading universities and corporations maximize their resources with the addition of video lectures, panel discussions, and conversations.

About Alexander Street Press

Alexander Street Press pairs exclusive content with the latest technology to deliver customizable products and services to libraries and their patrons worldwide. We blend video, audio, and text with cutting-edge online tools to transform the way people research, learn, and teach in virtually every discipline. Through partnerships with thousands of the world’s leading content providers, we provide high-quality resources in disciplines including business, history, literature, music, health sciences, and engineering.

Contact for Media Inquiries/Reviewer Access:

Abby Horowitz, Marketing Writer
Alexander Street Press
3212 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-212-8520 x 313
ahorowitz [at] alexanderstreet [dot] com

Alexander Street Brings Running For Jim To Academic Libraries

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(ALEXANDRIA, VA) – Filmakers Library, an imprint of Alexander Street Press, has added the award-winning film Running for Jim to its acclaimed catalog of academic titles.

The documentary, directed by Robin Hauser Reynolds and Dan Noyes, chronicles the true story of high school cross-country coach Jim Tracy, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis—also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease—in 2010.

Jim’s story first gained national attention in late 2010, when one of his team’s runners collapsed meters from the finish line at a California state championship. The 16-year-old student, aware that her coach was facing failing health and the twilight of his career, crawled across the finish line, securing the win and making Jim the most decorated high school cross-country coach in California history.

“The message of this film is remarkable,” said Andrea Traubner, editor at Alexander Street Press, “It will speak to student athletes and trainers, those in the health sciences and humanities, disability studies programs, and truly anyone who wants to have their spirit lifted.”

“We’re so pleased to be able to work with Alexander Street Press to share our film with academic audiences,” said director Robin Hauser Reynolds. “Every student, regardless of his or her focus, can gain something valuable from this powerful and inspiring story.”

Running for Jim has received critical acclaim and festival accolades worldwide, including the Audience Choice Awards at the 2013 San Francisco Independent DocFest and the 2013 Tiburon International Film Festival. It was also awarded the title of Best Documentary Film at the 2013 Soho International Film Festival.

Running for Jim is available is available from Alexander Street Press’s Academic Video Store on DVD and—soon—in online streaming format. For more information, or to learn more about related titles, please visit our Web site or contact orders [at] alexanderstreet [dot] com.

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Contact for Media Inquiries/Reviewer Access:

Abby Horowitz, Marketing Writer
Alexander Street Press

3212 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-212-8520 x 313
ahorowitz [at] alexanderstreet [dot] com

Massive Database of Online Video Premieres Exclusively for Public Libraries

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(ALEXANDRIA, VA) – Alexander Street Press continues to grow and diversify its portfolio with the launch of a new online video database conceived exclusively for public libraries and their patrons.

Public Library Video Online features more than 11,000 of the titles most relevant to today’s public library users, with 5,000 additional titles coming in spring of 2014. In addition to top-notch films chosen from Alexander Street’s existing discipline collections in history, current affairs, performing arts, science, and others, this rapidly-growing collection delivers cooking tutorials, craft demonstrations, travel documentaries, and more to meet the needs of the community’s lifelong learners.

Content in the collection comes from more than 500 world-class partners, including A&E, BBC, the History Channel, PBS, Universal Pictures Company, and others that viewers already know and trust. Public Library Video Online also includes more than 3,000 exclusive titles that can’t be found anywhere else.

All content is delivered on Alexander Street Press’s cutting-edge online platform, which features dozens of powerful tools and features, including:

Access for unlimited simultaneous users
Synchronous scrolling transcripts alongside each video
Tools for creating and sharing film clips and playlists
Coming soon! A deluxe admin portal that provides detailed usage statistics
In-depth semantic indexing, so patrons can search and discover new titles with ease

“Public libraries have their own unique set of goals and challenges, and it’s important to provide resources that are crafted with this culture in mind,” said Jordan White, product manager and lead editor for Public Library Video Online. “Regardless of whether patrons want to conduct research, learn a new hobby, or simply be entertained, this collection will satisfy those diverse needs.”

Public Library Video Online is available to public libraries worldwide via annual subscription or one-time purchase. No special setup or software is required—all you need is an Internet browser. For more information or to request a trial or price quote, email sales [at] alexanderstreet [dot] com.

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About Alexander Street Press
Alexander Street Press is an electronic publisher of award-winning online collections and video for scholarly research, teaching, and learning. Learn more at http://www.alexanderstreet.com.

Contact for Media Inquiries/Reviewer Access:
Abby Horowitz, Marketing Writer
Alexander Street Press
3212 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-212-8520 x 313
ahorowitz [at] alexanderstreet [dot] com

Founder of Business Expert Press Joins Alexander Street for New E-Learning Venture

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(ALEXANDRIA, VA) – Alexander Street Press welcomes David Parker—founder and past-president of Business Expert Press—to his new position as publisher for business products.

David brings with him more than 14 years’ experience in the e-learning and library products space. After founding Business Expert Press (BEP) in 2008, he served as president of BEP and sister publishing company Momentum Press. Prior to this role, he served as editor-in-chief and member of the global business publishing committee at Pearson Education, where he managed a team of editors responsible for more than $80 million in annual sales.

At Alexander Street Press, David will utilize his skills in digital publishing to launch multimedia business resources with e-learning functionality. In his new position, he plans to pair traditional business materials with previously undiscovered content to deliver exceptional digital-era teaching and learning products built to empower faculty and students in new ways.

“I am thrilled to join Alexander Street Press,” said David. “I have long admired the company for its innovative unification of various forms of media to create best-in-class reference and education databases.”

David holds degrees from George Fox University and the University of Arizona, and has completed executive education certificates from the University of Chicago and City University. He serves on the Publisher’s Advisory Board for SIPX and writes a column for Against the Grain that explores the blurring lines in content, services, and responsibilities within libraries and the companies that serve them.

“I'm delighted that David is joining us,” says Stephen Rhind-Tutt, President of Alexander Street Press. “His experience with BEP shows that he knows how to create quality titles. He'll now be combining that with Alexander Street's expertise in media to create entirely new forms of business publications. It's going to be exciting!”

David’s forthcoming work will build upon the rapidly growing business sector at Alexander Street Press, and will join the company’s suite of more than 80 academic online databases, including Global Business and Economics in Video.

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About Alexander Street Press
Alexander Street Press is an electronic publisher of award-winning online collections and video for scholarly research, teaching, and learning. Our products are available to libraries and educational institutions worldwide via annual subscription or one-time purchase. Learn more at http://www.alexanderstreet.com.

Contact for Media Inquiries/Reviewer Access:
Abby Horowitz, Marketing Writer
Alexander Street Press
3212 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-212-8520 x 313
ahorowitz [at] alexanderstreet [dot] com

6 Million New Audio Tracks Added to Music Online

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(ALEXANDRIA, VA) – Alexander Street Press is adding 6.2 million tracks to its award-winning streaming audio databases. Available to academic libraries worldwide, the newly licensed content increases sevenfold the listening portfolio available to music subscribers at no additional cost.

Every one of the 6.2 million new tracks is exclusive to Alexander Street within the academic market. Works come from a broad range of independent labels, with a large concentration in popular music. The tracks feature both emerging artists and well-known performers in an array of genres:

Rock/Pop: Coldplay, Green Day, Nine Inch Nails, Dionne Warwick, Van Morrison
Rap/Hip-hop: Pitbull, Ying Yang Twins, Wu-Tang Clan, Lil John & The East Side Boyz
World Music: Bob Marley, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The Dubliners, Edith Piaf
R&B/Blues: Ray Charles, Little Richard, Nina Simone, John Lee Hooker
Jazz: Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Wynton Marsalis, Tony Bennett
Plus Classical, Electronic/Dance, Metal, and more

By the summer of 2014, the full suite of new tracks will be made available to current customers of Music Online: Listening. Later in the year, relevant tracks will also be incorporated into Alexander Street Press’s existing discipline listening collections—American Song, Classical Music Library, Contemporary World Music, and Jazz Music Library—completely free for existing subscribers at academic institutions.

All tracks will be delivered on Alexander Street Press’s cutting-edge online platform, which provides dozens of powerful tools and features, including:

24/7 access for unlimited simultaneous users on campus or off
Audio streaming at up to cd quality (320kbps)
Streamlined searching and browsing functionality
Tools for creating and sharing audio clips and playlists
Detailed usage statistics and a forthcoming deluxe admin portal

“Thanks to recent licensing agreements, we’re able to bring incredible new content to our customers in unprecedented volume,” said Tim Lloyd, COO and music publisher at Alexander Street Press. “We’re delighted to be able to offer academic libraries the largest and broadest range of audio recordings to support their learning and research needs.”

Alexander Street’s listening collections are available to academic libraries worldwide via annual subscription or one-time purchase. No special setup or software is required—all you need is an Internet browser. For more information or to request a trial or price quote, email sales [at] alexanderstreet [dot] com.

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Two New Databases in Psychology and Engineering

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MULTIMEDIA CASE STUDY MODEL DEBUTS AT ALEXANDER STREET
Video, Audio, and Text Synthesized in New Psychology and Engineering Databases

(ALEXANDRIA, VA) – Alexander Street Press has introduced the next wave of digital learning products—case studies delivered via seamlessly integrated text, audio, and video—with its two newest collections: Engineering Case Studies Online and Psychological Experiments Online. Available on Alexander Street Press’s new interface, these multimedia collections allow students and scholars to easily find, compare, and share information in a broad range of media formats.

Engineering Case Studies Online provides primary source materials for the in-depth analysis of key engineering failures. The case study approach to learning enables students to examine more than 50 of the world’s most frequently taught cases together with supplementary materials from more than 1,000 additional failures.

Using Alexander Street’s proprietary technology, the collection pairs 250 hours of video with 50,000 pages of text material. Users receive convenient, integrated access to documentaries, monographs, simulations, primary footage, maps, participant testimonies, blueprints, and more for an unprecedented 360-degree learning experience.

Psychological Experiments Online is similarly sweeping in scope, uniting the most important psychological experiments of the 20th and 21st centuries. More than 75 hours of audio and video recordings accompany 40,000 pages of primary-source documents to provide a nuanced, holistic view of the research that forms the foundation of contemporary psychology.

This collection highlights the experiments central to undergraduate psychology courses, from Solomon Asch’s conformity experiments to John B. Watson’s Little Albert study. It captures each quintessential study in unprecedented depth by incorporating never-before-digitized materials, such as the personal papers of Stanley Milgram and Philip Zimbardo.

“So many high quality materials have remained inaccessible for so long because the technology hasn’t been able to support including them as holdings become more video-centric,” said Stephen Rhind-Tutt, president at Alexander Street Press. “It’s wonderful to arrive at a place where any informative, relevant piece of material, regardless of the medium, can be easily discovered by all who want to study it.”

The two collections launch on Alexander Street Press’s new interface, which provides access to dozens of features including synchronized scrolling transcripts, tools for creating and sharing video clips and playlists, and unlimited anytime, anywhere access to content.

Engineering Case Studies Online and Psychological Experiments Online are available to libraries worldwide via annual subscription or one-time purchase. No special setup or software is required—all you need is an Internet browser. For more information or to request a trial or price quote, email sales [at] alexanderstreet [dot] com.

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About Alexander Street Press
Alexander Street pairs exclusive content with the latest technology to deliver customizable products and services to libraries and their patrons worldwide. We blend video, audio, and text with cutting-edge online tools to transform the way people research, learn, and teach in virtually every discipline. Learn more at http://www.alexanderstreet.com.

Contact for Media Inquiries/Reviewer Access:
Abby Horowitz, Marketing Writer
Alexander Street Press
3212 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-212-8520 x 313
ahorowitz [at] alexanderstreet [dot] com

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New Database Provides Rare Look at Dance around the World

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(ALEXANDRIA, VA) – Hundreds of new dance performances and instructional films are now available from Alexander Street Press with the launch of the online collection Dance in Video: Volume II. The latest volume expands global coverage, providing unparalleled access to dance footage from Polynesia to Sierra Leone and beyond.

Dance in Video: Volume II accommodates the needs of today’s dance students by pairing recorded performances from world-renowned dance companies with instructional videos from acclaimed teachers. The second volume—growing to 400 hours of video—expands upon the foundation built in Volume I and showcases a new catalogue of dancers and partners from across the globe including:

Bavarian State Ballet
Berlin State Ballet
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre
Compañía Nacional de Danza
The Joffrey Ballet

John Jasperse Company
Kirov Ballet
Paris Opera Ballet
Royal Ballet of Cambodia

Students seeking to fine-tune specific techniques can explore instructional materials from the George Balanchine Foundation covering ballet technique at all levels. The collection also provides interviews and documentaries featuring Trey McIntyre, Margot Fonteyn, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Darcy Bussell, Yvonne Meier, Saburo Teshigawara, and other key performers and choreographers.

“For Volume II, we made it a priority to include the most-requested content with the greatest relevance to dance curricula from sources the world over,” said Liz Dutton, music editor at Alexander Street Press. “Faculty input played an important role in the development of this collection, and we’re pleased to continue to provide dance content that best fits our patrons’ educational needs.”

Alexander Street Press’s Dance in Video: Volume II is available to academic, public, and school libraries worldwide via annual subscription or one-time purchase. No special setup or software is required—all you need is an Internet browser. For more information or to request a trial or price quote, email sales [at] alexanderstreet [dot] com.

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About Alexander Street Press
Alexander Street Press pairs exclusive content with the latest technology to deliver customizable products and services to libraries and their patrons worldwide. We blend video, audio, and text with cutting-edge online tools to transform the way people research, learn, and teach in virtually every discipline. Learn more at www.alexanderstreet.com.

Contact for Media Inquiries/Reviewer Access:
Abby Horowitz, Marketing Writer
Alexander Street Press
3212 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-212-8520 x 313
ahorowitz [at] alexanderstreet [dot] com

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