With apologies for cross-posting, please note the following seminar on
E-books

A NAG SEMINAR

19TH May 2004 
University of London Library, Malet St, London

E-BOOKS, THE WAY FORWARD

Are you aware of the rapid growth of the adoption and use of e-books?

After a slow start, when it seemed they would merely serve a niche market,
e-books now seem to be taking off.

This seminar takes an all round look at e-books from the perspective of the
academic library, the public library, the publishers, the academics and the
JISC. 

It explores and clarifies some of the outstanding issues that still need to
be resolved if the use of e-books is to reach its full potential.  E. g.

        *       availability of latest editions
        *       fair pricing models 
        *       user-friendly presentation of material
        *       exploitation of the technology to add value
        *       use in the teaching and learning environment 

The seminar also looks at cataloguing and metadata issues and examines how
the supply chain of the future may be configured. 

There will also be an opportunity for you to contribute your ideas on how
the e-books industry might develop to mutual advantage.  


A full programme will be posted to our website on www.nag.org.uk
<http://www.nag.org.uk> shortly.

Cost    -       £115 + VAT for NAG Members
                £140 + VAT for Non-members
Unfortunately, our website ordering system is still dysfunctional so...

To Register - Email on [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or fax
the following information to NAG Administration on 01782 750462 (tel/fax)
for each delegate:
                *       Name, Job Title and Email address
                *       Organisation
                *       Correspondence address, telephone and fax numbers
                *       Purchase order number or other reference
                *       Invoicing address and addressee (or send cheque for
full amount inc. VAT made payable to 'National Acquisitions Group')
                *       NAG Member (state membership number if known) or
non-Member
                *       Specific dietary requirements (e.g. gluten-free;
vegetarian)
                *       Specific access or other requirements (e.g.
wheelchair access) - facilities cannot be guaranteed but the Group will make
every effort to assist.

All registrations will be acknowledged and further details supplied on
receipt of applications.  If you have not heard from us within 10 days of
application please contact the office as per the above details.

Closing date for registrations - Friday, 7th May 2004
As demand is expected to be high, provisional bookings will be accepted but
must be confirmed by 7th May or places will be re-allocated.

Please note an administration fee of £15 will be levied for:
~       Invoice amendments relating to incorrect invoicing details provided
on the booking form, including purchase order reference if required.
~       Cancellation before the closing date of 7th May once a booking has
been processed.
~       More than one amendment to the delegate details.

If you find after the closing date of 7th May 2004 that your delegate cannot
attend please try and nominate a replacement, as bookings cancelled after
7th May will remain due for payment in full.
The National Acquisitions Group aims to promote education and understanding
in the field of library acquisitions and to provide a forum for debate
between librarians, suppliers and publishers.
Please do not reply to the sender of this message, all enquiries and
responses should be directed to NAG Administration, 12 Holm Oak Drive,
Madeley, Crewe, CW3 9HR  Tel/fax (01782) 750462 Email [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>  


David

David S. Pearson
Service Development Manager
Stock & Social Inclusion
(01905) 428945
Fax: (01905) 748619
email: [log in to unmask]



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