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A few places remaining on this seminar – closing date for bookings 25 May:
UKSG Serials Practitioners
Thursday 7 June 2007
Manchester Conference Centre
Course summary
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
consider all aspects of linking between journals.
Delegates will be able to air and exchange views in the afternoon breakout
session.
Why you should attend
Designed particularly for staff new to working with serials, whether from a
publisher, an intermediary or a library, this seminar may also be of
interest to those looking to consolidate and update their serials knowledge.
Course level and previous knowledge required
Level 1 Awareness: introductory and non-intensive, entry-level training for
the beginner, novice or noticeably 'returnee'.
Learning objectives
* To understand the key elements involved in serials management,
including how they are purchased, promoted and managed in an increasingly
electronic world
* To understand the key processes within commercial journal
publishing, including editorial and marketing, peer review, pricing,
licensing and electronic delivery
* To understand the pivotal role of the traditional subscription agent
and the growing range of electronic access services offered
* To gain a broad awareness of the technology underpinning various
types of linking, including DOI/CrossRef and OpenURL, and other
journal-related initiatives.
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PROGRAMME
10.00 Registration and coffee
10.20 Welcome and introduction by the Chair and UKSG representative
Michael Davis, The British Library
10.30 Managing serials in the electronic world
Steve Sharp, SABER Team Leader, University of Leeds
will describe the importance of serials, and how they are purchased,
promoted and managed
in an increasingly electronic world
11.15 The business of journal publishing
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
will review the key processes within commercial journal publishing,
including editorial and marketing, peer review, pricing, licensing and
delivering electronically
12.00 Break
12.10 The role of the intermediary
Lynn Coulton, Regional Sales Manager, EBSCO Information Services
will consider the pivotal role of the traditional subscription agent and the
growing range of electronic access services offered
12.55 Questions and summary of the morning session
13.00 Lunch
13.45 Getting technical - linking
Ross MacIntyre, MIMAS Service Manager, The University of Manchester
will explain the technology underpinning various types of linking, including
DOI/CrossRef
and OpenURL, and other journal-related initiatives
14.30 Breakout session introduced by the Chair
Groups will be presented with a number of scenarios to consider
and discuss
15.15 Evaluation forms and reporting back from the group discussions
15.30 Final summing up of the day and close of seminar
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Fee (includes refreshments and lunch)
UKSG members £95.00 + £16.63 VAT (total £111.63)
Non-members £125.00 + £21.88 VAT (total £146.88)
Venue
Manchester Conference Centre
Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3BB
How to Book
Please book via the UKSG website – www.uksg.org – or contact:
Karen Sadler, UKSG Administrator
Tel.: +44 (0)1865 744279 Fax: +44 (0)1865 742164 E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Location details will be sent with confirmation of booking.
Cancellations
By 31 May 2007 Full refund
From 1 June 2007 No refund
