http://www.journalofmaps.com An international, multi-disciplinary, journal dedicated to publication of bespoke maps from all disciplines. en-us http://www.doaj.org/ Journal of Maps is now listed at DOAJ http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php We strongly recommend the use of Foxit PDF Reader for viewing very large PDF map files. It is a FREE download and is very small (~1Mb), fast and efficient. No installation is required; just unzip the files and go. http://journalofmaps.com/about.php?helpfile=smartyCreative.html JoM is dedicated to open-access publishing, whilst protecting the work of the journal and the author. To this end, whilst all our material is copyright, we operate within the framework of Creative Commons, a non-profit organisation dedicated to flexible protections/freedoms. http://journalofmaps.com/about.php?helpfile=smartyOS.html Due to copyright restrictions of UK Ordnance Survey data, we are currently unable to publish maps licensed through EDINA. Please read this page to find a more detailed discussion. http://www.journalofmaps.com/about.php?helpfile=smartySubmission.html JoM has detailed notes regarding the requirements for submission to the journal. Authors wishing to prepare manuscripts and maps should read these prior to submission. http://www.journalofmaps.com/about.php?helpfile=smartyAbout.html#student JoM Student Edition: after an expresion of interest from several parties, JoM is pleased to announce a Student Edition of JoM. This is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students currently in university education. All maps/articles must be sponsored by a lecturer/professor to ensure material is of a suitable standard; they must contact the editor prior to submission. JoM SE will be a bi-annual publication, with submission deadlines at the end of July 2005 and December 2005, for publication shortly thereafter. A discount will apply to all submissions. http://www.geography.org.uk/journals/Journals.asp?articleID=45 An extended press release, due to be published in the next issue of Geography, discusses the rationale for the establishment of JoM and its operation. http://members.cox.net/dallen32/publish.htm An editorial article from Coordinates by David Y. Allen entitled "Cartographic Journals A Look Back and Prospects for the Future" briefly discusses JoM. http://www.arl.org/sparc/pubs/enews/apr05.html SPARC news item in the April/May SPARC newsletter outlines JoM's vision. SPARC, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, is an alliance of universities, research libraries, and organizations, dedicated to the creation of systems that expand information dissemination and use in a networked digital environment. http://www.journalofmaps.com The Journal of Maps is proud to announce publication of its' second issue which is a special publication based upon material presented at the International Conference on Glacial Sedimentary Processes and Products, Aberystwyth, UK, August 2005. For your information, the contents are provided below.