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The below Atypon news may be of interest to Lis-e-Journal readers HACKENSACK, New Jersey and SANTA CLARA, California-May 03, 2007- Salem Press, Inc., the award-winning publisher of literary, historical and scientific reference materials, has entered into an agreement with Atypon Systems, Inc., a leading e-publishing solutions provider, to develop an online publication and hosting platform for reference works. The new Salem Press reference work site will initially go live for Magill's Medical Guide (MMG), with the flexibility for Salem to take other reference works online as required. Salem Press will benefit from the rich feature set and proven capabilities of Atypon Premium in being able to deliver online content. In addition, Salem will work collaboratively with Atypon, as a strategic technology partner, to develop further enhancements and services relevant specifically to the delivery of their reference works. Chris Beckett, VP of Sales and Marketing of Atypon Systems, commented: "It is clear that publishers with multiple print products such as reference works, books and journals are keen to respond in the digital space to their user's requirements for a service that can deliver relevant content irrespective of the original publishing format. Atypon Premium was designed from the outset to be format neutral and to accommodate all forms of scholarly content. While many of our largest and longest standing sites have been focussed on the delivery of journal content we are delighted to be working with Salem Press on the delivery of a key reference work of this quality and importance. An integrated e-book offering is due later this year, for a shortly-to-be-announced client. These two developments taken together will establish Atypon as one of the first service providers to provide a completely integrated offering to publishers seeking to move all their print assets online in an integrated and user friendly way." Peter Tobey, VP of Sales and Marketing at Salem Press, noted that the flexibility of the Atypon system suited the needs of Salem's several audiences. "Salem's reference is used by high schools, public libraries and colleges. The varying needs of these users requires a platform that is appropriate to their different levels of sophistication." Tobey also added that Salem's approach to its first independent online effort is to combine print and electronic resources. "Magill's Medical Guide will be available as a bundled product, the print version entitling institutions to a full three year subscription to the online database and its regular updates. We think making this substantial resource available in both media for the cost of a print-only product will make it possible for many schools and libraries to introduce students to online reference." About Salem Press Since 1949, Salem Press has been the publisher of reference works on literature, history and biography, the social sciences and the sciences suitable for adult and young adult readers spanning all educational venues. Reference materials are both printed and electronic. The company distributes its work to college, school and public libraries. About Atypon Systems, Inc. Since 1996, Atypon Systems, Inc. has provided software, hosting, and systems development to the information industry, allowing publishers to grow their business by providing superior technology and service that supports the electronic exchange of scholarly information. Atypon's solutions include Atypon Premium, a complete e-publishing solution for publishers who wish to manage the entire process of delivering and managing their content online, and Atypon Link, a cost effective, aggregated hosting platform for publishers who require a well managed, outsourced e-publishing service. For further information please visit http://www.atypon.com For further information, please contact: Peter W. Tobey V.P. Sales & Marketing Salem Press (201) 968-9599 [log in to unmask] Nash Pal Strategic Marketing Manager Atypon Limited Tel: +44 (0) 870 350 2032 Email: [log in to unmask]