Encyclopedia of Consciousness

Did You Know?

83% of librarians recently surveyed said they would prefer online reference works over printed versions
85% of researchers surveyed said their library is either “overdue—or ready” for online reference works

Results based upon responses from recent Elsevier survey to 300 librarians/500 end users

This incredible demand has fueled the evolution to online delivery of this and other reference works from Elsevier, now available online via ScienceDirect—and in print for a limited time only.

The online Encyclopedia of Consciousness provides the benefits of using today’s technology that today’s librarians and researchers want—without sacrificing the benefits of having the most comprehensive, authoritative content they need. Written, reviewed, and edited by renowned contributors to the field, this reference work is designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s librarians and researchers alike.

Experience benefits of online delivery—far beyond the scope of acquiring or using printed works, alone:

For Librarians: lower cost, more likely to be used by patrons

Authoritative and integrated book and journal content that is written, edited, and reviewed by renowned contributors to the field
Lower acquisition cost than printed works, with:

No recurring operational/handling costs
No shelf space required
Attractive discounts on subject collections and special packages

Higher usage per chapter by patrons, with:

Multi-user, 24/7 access
Intuitive, easy-to-use navigation

For Researchers: quality time spent researching with quality content

The ideal starting point for primary research, with instant links to related book and journal content you need—when you need it—and nothing more
Anytime, anywhere availability for any number of researchers at once
24/7 accessibility—in the library or remotely
Easy-to-navigate browse and search capability
Tools to personalize the research workflow and increase productivity, e.g., Title/Topic/Citation Alerts, Favorites, Top 25 Articles by Subject, and Quick Links

Online Reference Works: A Smart Investment for Librarians and Researchers Alike

The library’s return on investment in content becomes more valuable than ever when patrons find and use the content provided by the library more efficiently and more frequently than is possible with printed reference works
Researchers’ investment of quality time spent with quality content becomes more valuable when they find exactly what they need—when they need it, in one easy to navigate online environment

*Save 20% off the list price. This introductory print price expires at the end of the third month after publication. All prices are in US dollars ($), Euro (€), and British pound sterling (£) and are subject to change. Print price does not include online access.