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* Apologies for cross-posting * UK SERIALS GROUP www.uksg.org SERIALS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: AN INTRODUCTION Thursday 31 May 2001 Queen's University Belfast Peter Froggatt Centre Belfast BT7 1LS A one-day seminar for those involved in the day-to-day handling of serials Designed and targeted particularly at staff in the library, information unit and serials industry environment new to this subject, the seminar 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 in the future. Delegates are invited to raise topics of relevance to their own particular work for discussion in the Open Forum. Please refer to the booking form. Programme 10.00 Registration and coffee 10.20 Welcome and introduction by Chair and UKSG Education Group representative Vincent Cassidy, Director, Engineering Division Derwent Information 10.30 The business of journal publishing Martin Delahunty, Publisher Harcourt Health Sciences will review the key processes within commercial journals publishing, including editorial and marketing, giving special attention to the economic considerations. 11.10 The changing role of the subscription agent Paul Harwood, Regional Director Swets Blackwell will examine the pivotal role of the agent in the publisher/agent/library relationship, and the services that the agent offers the other two, going 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 Stuart Rawson, Head of Acquisitions and Cataloguing Queen's University Belfast will consider the role of paper and electronic serials in the library, covering topics such as 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 briefly identify core issues in serials resource management which will be considered as part of the Open Forum. 14.00 Summing up by the Chair and introduction to the Open Forum 14.10 Open Forum This is the opportunity for a group discussion on the topics raised during the day, reflecting the individual experiences of delegates and speakers. 15.15 Close of seminar FEE UKSG members £50.00 + £8.75 VAT (= £58.75) Non-members £65.00 + £11.38 VAT (= £76.38) The fee includes refreshments and lunch. Please book using the form below or via our website: www.uksg.org A map and invoice will be sent with confirmation of booking. For further information please contact: Karen Sadler UKSG Administrator 15a Stile Road Headington Oxford OX3 8AG Tel: +44 (0)1865 744279 Fax: +44 (0)1865 742164 E-mail: [log in to unmask] SEMINAR BOOKING FORM Serials Resource Management for the 21st Century: An Introduction Thursday 31 May 2001, Belfast Surname ........................................................(Dr/Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms) First Name ...................................................... Job Title .......................................................... Organisation .................................................... Address .......................................................... ....................................................................... ....................................................................... Telephone no ................................................... Fax no ............................................................ E-mail address ................................................. Topics for Open Forum: .................................... ....................................................................... ....................................................................... ....................................................................... Registration: UKSG member [stg £50.00 + £8.75 VAT] ....................... Non-member [stg £65.00 + £11.38 VAT] ........................ An invoice will be sent with the booking confirmation and may be paid by sterling cheque, credit card or bank transfer. Please return registration form to: Karen Sadler UKSG Administrator 15a Stile Road Headington Oxford OX3 8AG Tel: +44 (0)1865 744279 Fax: +44 (0)1865 742164 E-mail: [log in to unmask] An online booking form is available on our website: www.uksg.org Alison Whitehorn UK Serials Group Business Manager Tel: +44 (0)1635 254292 Fax: +44 (0)1635 253826 e-mail: [log in to unmask] http://www.uksg.org