Publications
Naturalis publishes several journals and book series. The journals are open to staff and to others if their manuscripts are, for a substantial part, based on material kept in Naturalis. Other papers in the field of museum research may be published if considered important by the editors. Acceptance is subject to the judgment of international referees.
Journals
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Contributions to Zoology The series Contributions to Zoology (= Bijdragen tot de Dierkunde) was started in 1848. The Contributions to Zoology are published by the Committee in charge of the Artis Library. This library was founded by the Royal Zoological Society "Natura Artis Magistra", but became integrated in the University of Amsterdam in 1939. As of volume 74 (2005) the journal is published jointly by the National Museum of Natural history 'Naturalis', Leiden and the Zoological Museum of the University of Amsterdam (ZMA). The printed and electronic version is published by Naturalis, ISSN 0067-8546. |
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Scripta Geologica (visit official website) Scripta Geologica publishes original papers and monographs dealing with the various branches of vertebrate and invertebrate palaeontology, palaeobotany/palynology, stratigraphy, petrology and mineralogy, including gemmology. the journal appears twice per calendar year, although it may be supplemented by special (thematic) issues. each issue has its own serial number. The printed and electronic version is published by Naturalis, ISSN 0375-7587. |
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Zoologische Mededelingen (visit official website) Zoologische Mededelingen publishes original papers and monographs dealing with various branches of vertebrate and invertebrate biology. The focus of the journal is systematics. The majority of the publications in Zoologische Medelingen are the result of research projects of the Nationaal Natuurhistorisch Museum in Leiden, or are based mainly or entirely on specimens in the collections of the Museum. Only original papers that have not been submitted or published elsewhere will be considered for publication. The printed and electronic version is published by Naturalis, ISSN 0024-0672. |
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Zoologische Verhandelingen Longer zoological publications were published in Zoologische Verhandelingen. However, ZV is now discontinued. |
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Nederlandse Faunistische Mededelingen (in Dutch) Nederlandse Faunistische Mededelingen (NFM) already exists more than 20 years, but in 1999 the layout has been modernized. Because of the regular publication it has become possible to subscribe. NFM is published by the European Invertebrate Survey The Netherlands and Naturalis. The main purpose of NFM is the documentation of knowledge on distribution, biology and protection of Dutch insects and other invertebrates. NFM hopes to interest a broad scala of naturalists. For this cause attractively illustrated papers on interesting invertebrates are published. |
Monograph series
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Nederlandse Fauna (in Dutch, at Naturalis website) A leading book series about the Dutch fauna published by Naturalis, in cooperation with EIS Netherlands and KNNV Publishers. Currently eight volumes, dealing with groups as varied as e.g. dragonflies, freshwater molluscs, and breeding birds. |
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Geologie van Nederland A book series about the Dutch geology, published by Naturalis. Currently one volume, the Minerals of the Netherlands (read more, in Dutch). |
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Fauna Malesiana Handbooks Fauna Malesiana is an international initiative to assemble and diffuse knowledge of zoological diversity. The core activity of the Foundation is to facilitate the identification and management of the zoological diversity of Malesia, that part of Southeast Asia stretching from the Isthmus of Kra (Thailand) to the Solomon Islands. To achieve this, the Foundation develops practical identification guides (Field and Study Guide series), expert systems, and the present Handbook series. The main purpose of the Fauna Malesiana Handbooks is to summarise, and provide access to, the scattered literature on the extremely diverse fauna of the region for both university education and biological research. The works will prove useful to students and scientists, but also serious amateur workers, both in and outside Malesia. In principle all animal groups can be covered, but priority will be given to economically important groups in the widest sense. Renowned experts in their field will contribute to the series. |
Other publications
NNM Technical Bulletin
NNM Technical Bulletin publishes miscellaneous reports and (type) catalogues on CD-ROM and on internet. For an overview of the type catalogues published as part of the Techincal Bulletin series, click here. To view all Technical Bulletins available digitally via Naturalis' digital academic repository, click here.