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You will find details below of forthcoming ALPSP training courses. If you would like to book a place please contact Lesley Ogg on 01245 260571 or email [log in to unmask] Both courses will be held at The King's Fund, 11-13 Cavendish Square, London W1G OAN
Introduction to Journals Finance
Monday 12 May 2003 (09.30-17.00)
Course Director: John Haynes, Institute of Physics Publishing
Course Tutors: Alastair Dryburgh, Dryburgh Associates Ltd
Peter Richardson, Royal Society of Medicine
This course will provide an in-depth look at journal finances with an overview of profitability, revenue streams and expenses. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
· review the financial performance of their journals
· play a greater role in financial matters
· understand financial terminology
· interpret and question profit and loss accounts and balance sheets
· understand the annual cycle for budget and pricing decisions
· develop a better appreciation of how new business models might impact journal finances
Who should attend: This course is designed to provide an introductory overview for those with responsibilities in journal publishing (e.g. publishing or managing editors) or to serve as a refresher for more experienced staff wanting to update their knowledge. The course will also be relevant to all publishing staff whose activities impact on overall journal profitability (e.g. product managers, production editors).
For more details and to book online go to: www.alpsp.org/tIJF120503.htm
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Introduction to Copyright
Thursday 5 June 2003 (09.30-17.00)
Course Director: Peter Sowden, Consultant
Course Tutors: Vivienne Dunlop, Sage Publications
Laurie Kaye, Solicitor
This course provides an introduction to copyright and how it is used. Delegates will be helped to understand the legal background, and to make sense of their own organisation's contracts and licences. They will learn how copyright is managed in practice in a publishing company, and how to avoid legal pitfalls such as libel and plagiarism. The primary focus of the course will be on journals publishing, although book publishing will be covered if appropriate.
Topics to be covered include: the copyright framework and chain of rights; agreements with societies, editors and contributors; potential legal pitfalls; seeking and granting permissions; the impact of electronic publishing; agreements with customers - licences and document delivery; new developments and hot topics.
Who should attend: People with 1-3 years' publishing experience in editorial, production or permissions functions; also more senior people wanting a summary overview of the current position.
For more details and to book online go to:www.alpsp.org/tIC050603.htm
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Debbie Stoddart
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Telephone:+44 (0)1780 757005
Fax: +44 (0) 1780 757005
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