Dear Karen,
Many Thanks for this. Course looks v. useful and relevant.
Just wanted to ask if it would be running in London at some time in 2014?
With thanks for any help or advice that you can give.
Sincerely,
Robert
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Subject: [lis-e-resources] UKSG Seminar - Introduction to Journals and E-Resources today, Edinburgh, 4 June
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UKSG Introduction to Journals and E-Resources Today
Wednesday 4 June 2014
Salisbury Green Hotel, Edinburgh
Course summary
This one-day seminar aims to present a practical introductory overview of all aspects of journals and e-resources management.
The emphasis is on developing a sound basic understanding of the details of journals and e-resources 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, intermediaries and libraries, and addressing business models such as open access. In addition, the seminar will provide an overview of the technical aspects of managing e-resources.
Delegates will be able to air and exchange views in the discussion session after each presentation.
Why you should attend
Designed particularly for staff who are new to working with journals and e-resources, whether from a publisher, an intermediary or a library, this seminar may also be of interest to those looking to consolidate and update their journals and e-resources knowledge.
Course level and previous knowledge required
Introductory and non-intensive, entry-level training for the beginner, novice or returner.
Learning objectives
*To understand the key elements involved in journals and e-resources
management, including how they are purchased, promoted and managed
*To understand the key processes within commercial journal and
e-resources publishing, including editorial and marketing, pricing and licensing
*To understand the roles of both the traditional subscription agent
and new intermediaries, and the growing range of electronic access services offered
*To gain a broad awareness of the technical aspects of managing
e-resources.
PROGRAMME
10.00 Registration and coffee
10.20 Welcome and introduction by the Chair and UKSG representative
Michael Davis, Senior Account Manager, STMS, Wiley
10.30 Managing content in the electronic world
Regina Ferguson, Collections Manager, University of Salford
The importance of journals (print and electronic), e-resources and e-books, and how they are purchased, promoted and managed
11.15 Discussion
11.30 Break
11.45 The business of e-resource publishing
Michael Davis, Senior Account Manager, STMS, Wiley
The key processes within commercial e-resource publishing, including launch, economics, editorial and marketing, pricing models, licensing and delivering electronically
12.30 Discussion
12.45 Lunch
13.30 Getting technical - an overview
Laurence Lockton, Systems Librarian, University of Bath
An overview of linking, including DOI/CrossRef, OpenURL and KBART, authentication and authorisation, other relevant and emerging technologies, discovery services, and the technical aspects of usage statistics (COUNTER, SUSHI and JUSP)
14.15 Discussion
14 .30 Break
14.45 Intermediaries and their services
Scott Gibbens, Senior Service Manager (JHB & JJA), Jisc Collections and Mimas
The development of intermediaries, the role of the traditional subscription agent, and a review of the new players and the growing range of electronic access services offered
15.30 Discussion
15.45 Close of seminar
Fee (includes refreshments and lunch)
UKSG members £160.00 + £32.00 VAT [20%] (total £192.00)
Non-members £210.00 + £42.00 VAT [20%] (total £252.00)
Venue
Salisbury Green Hotel, Newington, Edinburgh
Venue location details will be sent with confirmation of booking.
How to book
Please book via the UKSG website - www.uksg.org
or contact me as below.
Cancellations
By Tuesday 27 May 2014 Full refund
From Wednesday 28 May 2014 No refund
NB: UKSG reserves the right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its reasonable control without being obliged to refund monies.
Karen Sadler
Administrator
UKSG
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