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A final reminder for this popular seminar:

UK SERIALS GROUP
www.uksg.org

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SERIALS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR
THE 21st CENTURY: AN INTRODUCTION

Wednesday 5 February 2003

Law Society of Ireland, Dublin

A one-day seminar for those involved in the day-to-day handling of serials
which will provide expert and fully focused coverage of the fundamental
issues.

Designed particularly for staff who are new to working with serials, whether
from a publisher, an intermediary or a library, this seminar will also
benefit those looking to consolidate and update their serials knowledge.
The UKSG is able to call on the extensive experience of its members in
sourcing expert speakers from the various sectors of the serials industry to
present a practical overview of all aspects of serials management.

The 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 will be 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
cover all aspects of linking between journals.

Delegates will be able to air and exchange views in the afternoon breakout
session.

PROGRAMME
(Full details will be on our website shortly)

10.00   Registration and coffee

10.30   Welcome and introduction by the Chair and UKSG representative
        Paul Harwood, Regional Director, Swets Blackwell

10.40   Managing serials in the electronic world
        Yvonne Desmond, Faculty Librarian, Dublin Institute of Technology
will describe the importance of serials, and how they are purchased,
promoted and managed in an increasingly electronic world

11.10   The business of journal publishing
        Sonya Nickson, Sales Consultant, American Chemical Society
will review the key processes within commercial journal publishing,
including editorial and marketing, peer review, pricing, licensing and
delivering electronically

11.40   Break

11.50   The role of the intermediary
        Paul Harwood, Regional Director, Swets Blackwell
will consider the pivotal role of the traditional subscription agent and the
growing range of electronic access services offered

12.20   Getting technical
        Ross MacIntyre, Senior Project Manager, MIMAS, University of
Manchester
will cover all aspects of linking between journals – OPACs, agent gateways,
abstracting and indexing services, and CrossRef

12.50   Questions and summary of the morning session

13.00   Lunch

14.00   Breakout session
        Groups will be presented with a number of scenarios to consider and
discuss

14.45   Reporting back from the group discussions

15.00   Final summing up of the day and close of seminar

FEE
UKSG members                            £80.00 + £16.80 VAT (= £96.80)
Non-members                             £100.00 + £21.00 VAT (= £121.00)
The fee includes refreshments and lunch.  VAT is charged at the Irish rate
of 21%.
Please book using the form below or via our website:
www.uksg.org

A map and invoice will be sent with confirmation of booking.

CANCELLATIONS:
By 28 January 2003                              Full refund
From 29 to 31 January 2003 inclusive            50% refund
From 1 February 2003                            No refund

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Serials Resource Management for the 21st Century: An Introduction

Wednesday 5 February 2003, Dublin

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Please return your booking form to:
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Oxford
OX3 8AG
UK
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An online booking form will shortly be available on our website:
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Karen Sadler
UKSG Administrator
Tel.  +44 (0)1865 744279
Fax. +44 (0)1865 742164
www.uksg.org