(Apologies for cross-posting)
Paradigm Shift – Where
Now? 2.00 p.m. Wednesday 29th January
2003 at The Royal College of Physicians,
London
Recent developments in technology have made it possible in theory
for the process of scholarly communication to operate quite differently. We are all, to a greater or lesser
extent, familiar with these developments. The bigger problem now as these
technologies converge and mature is one of changes in attitude and policy by
some of those involved. This Forum will address in depth the issues raised by
these proposed changes in policy which the latest technology makes possible, and
will examine some of the implications for
publishers.
Rene Olivieri (Blackwell
Publishing) will chair the Forum.
Annette Thomas (Nature Publishing Group) and Desmond Reaney (Institute of
Physics Publishing) will present the technologies and outline the issues for an
expert panel to debate with delegates attending. We hope these will be drawn from across
the broad spectrum of the journals publishing
industry.
The Forum will be held at the Royal College of Physicians in
London, and the afternoon will end with drinks and an early dinner so that
discussions can continue in an informal and collegiate atmosphere. The price to members of the PA or ALPSP
will be £125, to include refreshments, drinks and dinner, or £95 for those not
wanting to stay for the dinner.
Delegates wishing to reserve
places should contact Michele Cork at the PA. Places are limited and an early response
is recommended.
e-mail:
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tel: 020 7691 9191.