When did Oxford Bibliographies Online launch?
Oxford Bibliographies Online launched in 2010, following eighteen months of research by Oxford University Press into how students and scholars searched for information.
Questions about Oxford Bibliographies Online
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What subject areas did Oxford Bibliographies Online cover at launch?
At launch, Oxford Bibliographies Online covered four subject areas: Classics, Social Work, Islamic Studies, and Criminology. By 2017, that number had grown to more than 30 subject areas.
How much did Oxford Bibliographies Online cost when it launched?
Institutional subscribers paid US$29.95 per month to access Oxford Bibliographies Online at launch.
Who writes and reviews entries for Oxford Bibliographies Online?
Each subject area has an editor-in-chief and an editorial board the publisher describes as "15 to 20" scholars in that field. Board members write the entries themselves, and every entry goes through peer review before publication.
How often are Oxford Bibliographies Online entries updated?
Entries are reviewed annually and updated as necessary, according to Oxford University Press, and new entries are added every month.
How can someone access Oxford Bibliographies Online through a library?
Libraries can subscribe to all or select subject areas of Oxford Bibliographies Online, with pricing based on the library's size and type. In the United Kingdom, public library patrons can log into subject areas such as Victorian Literature and British and Irish Literature using their library card if their library subscribes.