This may be of interest.
Melvin Morbey
E-Journals Co-ordinator/Liaison Librarian for AMS and PRIS
University of Reading Library
Whiteknights PO Box 223
Reading RG6 6AE
Tel : (internal) 8779
Tel : (external) 0118 9318779
Fax : 0118 9316636
E-mail : [log in to unmask]
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Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 16:37:38 -0000
From: Jill Tolson <[log in to unmask]>
To: lis-serials <[log in to unmask]>
Cc: lis-link <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: UKSG Seminar: Serials Resource Management
with apologies for duplication
** UK SERIALS GROUP **
http://www.uksg.org
Serials Resource Management
for the 21st century: an introduction
A one-day seminar for those involved in the
day-to-day handling of serials
Wednesday 9 February 2000
at
The Open University Conference Centre
Gray's Inn Road, London WC1
Are you new to serials?
Do you have staff starting work that involves serials?
Does your training programme lack a comprehensive
treatment of serials and their management?
Do e-journals give you a headache?
If you answer "yes" to any of these, then the UKSG's latest
one-day seminar on serials resource management will
provide an expert and fully focused course in stimulating
surroundings and at affordable cost.
Designed and targeted particularly at staff in the library,
information unit and serials industry environment new to
this subject, the course will also benefit those looking to
consolidate and update their practical experience.
The UKSG is able to call on the extensive experience of its
members in the serials industry to provide expert speakers
from the realms of publishing, librarianship and the subscription
agent.
The training emphasis is on developing a sound basic
understanding of the details of serials handling in order
to promote efficient and informed working practices.
A wide range of day-to-day issues are covered, with
time devoted to recognising and resolving the problems
that can arise at the boundaries between publishers,
agents and libraries. The seminar will also consider
current developments in the electronic provision of
serials which will have a profound effect on libraries
of the future.
Delegates are invited to raise topics of relevance to
their own particular work at the open forum. Please
refer to the booking form.
10.00
Registration and coffee
10.20
Welcome and introduction
10.30
The business of journal publishing
David Anderson, Springer-Verlag London Ltd
This session will review the key processes within
commercial journals publishing, including editorial
and marketing. Special attention will be given to
the economic considerations.
11.10
The changing role of the subscription agent
Ian Middleton, EBSCO Information Services
This presentation will examine the pivotal role of
the agent in the publisher/agent/library relationship,
and the services that the agent offers the other two.
It will go on to consider the specific benefits the agent
can offer a library, and the role of automation in the
relationship.
11.50 Break
12.00
The role and management of serials in libraries and
information units
Sue Edwards, King's College, London
This paper will consider the role of paper and electronic
serials in the library. Amongst the topics to be included
will be serials administration, selection and purchasing
policies, budgetary implications, and the automation of
serials control.
12.40 Lunch
13.45
Managing diversity: changing roles, changing formats
The speakers will identify core issues in serials resource
management.
14.00
Summing up by the Chair and introduction to the open
forum
14.10
Open forum
Group discussion on the topics raised during the day,
reflecting the individual experiences of delegates and
speakers.
15.15 Close of seminar and tea
Fee, including lunch and all refreshments:
Members £75.00 + VAT , Non-members £95.00
For the full programme and online booking please
see our Website: http://www.uksg.org
or contact:
Alison Whitehorn
UK Serials Group Administrator
Hilltop Heath End
Newbury RG20 0AP
Tel: 01635 254292
Fax: 01635 253826
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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