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UKSG are pleased to announce an October date for Cardiff for our course:
UKSG Introduction to Serials and E-Resources Today
Thursday 15 October 2009
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
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 and e-resources
management.
The emphasis is on developing a sound basic understanding of the details of
serials 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. In addition,
the seminar will consider all aspects of linking between journals, and will
introduce new business models that are currently arising, such as open
access.
Delegates will be able to air and exchange views in the afternoon discussion
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 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 serials 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, peer review,
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 technology underpinning various
types of linking, including DOI/CrossRef and OpenURL, and other
journal-related initiatives.
* To understand newly emerging business models for publishing,
including open access.
Feedback from the June 2009 seminar held in London
"Extremely good and enjoyable - the right level for me as a newcomer."
"Good range of experience from speakers - very interesting and informative
."
"Very good breadth of coverage with just the right amount of detail."
"Very interesting discussion topics - it's great to be able to swap
experiences."
PROGRAMME
10.00 Registration and coffee
10.20 Welcome and introduction by the Chair and UKSG representative
Michael Davis, Senior Account Manager, Wiley-Blackwell
10.30 Managing content in the electronic world
Sarah Pearson, E-Resources & Serials Co-ordinator, University of Birmingham
The importance of serials and e-resources, and how they are purchased,
promoted and managed, including e-books/e-journals and how they are tackled
11.15 The business of e-resource and print serials publishing
James Pawley, Senior Journal Sales Manager, SAGE
The key processes within commercial e-resource publishing, including
editorial and marketing, peer review, pricing, licensing and delivering
electronically
12.00 Break
12.15 Intermediaries and their services
Carolyn Alderson, Content Negotiator, Content Complete Ltd
The pivotal role of the traditional subscription agent, as well as
consideration of the new players working with the growing range of
electronic access services offered
13.00 Lunch
13.45 Getting technical – linking
Ross MacIntyre, Mimas Service Manager, The University of Manchester
The various types of linking, including DOI/CrossRef and OpenURL,
underpinning the series of roles, relationships and interdependencies
between publishers, other content hosts, subscription agents, link resolver
suppliers, libraries and others
14.30 New business models
Sarah Pearson/James Pawley
A review of whether open access and commercial publishing can co-exist,
including a brief outline of the origins of the open access movement and its
role in scholarly publishing today
15.00 Break
15.15 Discussion topics (introduced by the Chair)
A number of discussion topics to consider and discuss, and the opportunity
for delegates to speak to one another and the presenters about their
personal experiences with serials and e-resources
15.45 Evaluation forms
16.00 Close of seminar
Fee (includes refreshments and lunch)
UKSG members £110.00 + £16.50 VAT (total £126.50)
Non-members £145.00 + £21.75 VAT (total £166.75)
Venue
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Cancellations
By Wednesday 7 October 2009 Full refund
From Thursday 8 October 2009 No refund
How to book
Please book via the UKSG website – www.uksg.org/event/InSERT151009 – or
contact:
Karen Sadler, UKSG Administrator
Tel.: +44 (0)1865 744279 E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Venue location details will be sent with confirmation of booking.
NB: UK Serials Group 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
UKSG Administrator
Tel. +44 (0)1865 744279
<http://www.uksg.org> www.uksg.org
UK Serials Association trading as United Kingdom Serials Group
A company registered in England and limited by guarantee
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