STANFORD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PHILOSOPHY
FAIN: PA-51255-05
Stanford University (Stanford, CA 94305-2004)
John R. Perry (Project Director: July 2004 to February 2008)
The creation of approximately 240 entries to be published in the "Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy" (SEP), a freely accessible online reference work.
Media Coverage
A Homepage for Philosophy (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Liam Julian
Publication: Humanities Magazin
Date: 1/14/2012
Abstract: A description of the innovations in the SEP's publishing and funding model.
URL: http://www.neh.gov/news/humanities/2011-01/homepage.html
Best Free Reference Web Sites 2011 13th Annual List RUSA Emerging Technologies in Reference Section (Review)
Publication: Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) of the American Library Association (ALA)
Date: 1/14/2012
Abstract: The SEP was included in a list of the Best Free Reference Web Sites for 2011.
URL: http://www.ala.org/rusa/sections/mars/marspubs/marsbestfreewebsites/marsbestref2011
Open Access Week video (Review)
Author(s): Annemiek van der Kuil
Publication: Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC)
Date: 9/22/2010
Abstract: A short (3:14 minute) video of Dr. Arianna Betti explaining how she uses Open Access publications in her daily work. At minute 1:35, Dr. Betti describes the SEP's publishing model.
URL: http://www.openaccessweek.org/video/the-future-is-open-access
Wikipedia, if it were run by academics, would look like this (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Cynthia Haven
Publication: Stanford News Service
Date: 9/7/2010
Abstract: This is a description of the SEP's publishing model.
URL: http://news.stanford.edu/news/2010/september/encyclopedia-philosophy-090710.html
Stanford Offers Philosophy Expertise Online (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Jack Hubbard
Publication: Stanford University video, Released on YouTube
Date: 1/14/2012
Abstract: A short (2:13 minute) video interview of the SEP's Principal Editor (Dr. Edward N. Zalta) and Faculty Sponsor (Prof. ”John Perry).
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aCkQoePKiA
Fifth Annual Reader's Choice Awards (Media Coverage)
Author(s): George Machovec
Publication: The Charleston Advisor
Date: 1/14/2012
Abstract: The SEP received the Best Content Award.
URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/charleston/chadv/2005/00000007/00000002/art00001;jsessionid=b7gervu9937p.alexandra
Open Access Encyclopedias (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Steve Kolowich
Publication: Inside Higher Ed
Date: 12/14/2009
Abstract: A discussion of the value and importance of several open access encyclopedias, including extended discussion of the SEP.
URL: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/12/14/encyclopedias
I Hear the Train A Comin' -- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Review)
Author(s): Greg Tananbaum
Publication: Against the Grain
Date: 1/14/2012
Abstract: Against the Grain, Volume 18, Number 1 (February 2006), pp. 84–85. A discussion of the publishing and funding model of the SEP.
URL: http://www.against-the-grain.com/d/TOCIssue?&volsearch=18&issuesearch=1
How and Why Indiana University is Helping the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Colin Allen and Cecile Jagodzinski
Publication: Against the Grain
Date: 1/14/2012
Abstract: Against the Grain, Volume 18, Number 4 (September 2006), pp. 42–43. Article describing the reasons for the collaboration and support that Indiana University Libraries has provided to the SEP.
URL: http://www.against-the-grain.com/d/TOCIssue?&volsearch=18&issuesearch=4
Socrates Back on the Street: Wikipedia's Citing of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Review)
Author(s): John Willinsky
Publication: International Journal of Communication
Date: 1/14/2012
Abstract: International Journal of Communication, Volume 2 (2008), pp. 1269--1288. A study by Prof. John Willinsky of how much entries in Wikipedia cite the SEP.
URL: http://ijoc.org/ojs/index.php/ijoc/issue/view/2