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A reminder for those who may have missed it during the holiday period – UKSG
will be running our introductory course:

 



UKSG Introduction to Serials and E-Resources Today


 


Thursday 6 October 2011


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 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.

 


 


 


PROGRAMME


 

10.00  Registration and coffee

            

10.20  Welcome and introduction by the Co-chairs/UKSG representatives

Fiona Ainsworth, Collections Manager, Library, Art & Archives, 
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Diana Massam, Senior Development Officer, Mimas, The University of
Manchester 

 

10.30  Managing content in the electronic world

Regina Ferguson, Collections Manager, University of Salford Library

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

Matthew Atkinson, Business Manager – UK & Ireland, 
Emerald Group Publishing Limited

The key processes within commercial e-resource publishing, including
editorial and marketing, peer review, pricing, licensing and delivering
electronically

 

12.00  Break

 

12.15 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

 

13.00  Lunch

 

13.45  Intermediaries and their services

Richard Bramwell, Regional Sales Manager, EBSCO Information Services

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

 

14.30 New business models

Regina Ferguson / Matthew Atkinson

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       £125.00 + £25.00 VAT [20%] (total £150.00)

Non-members                      £170.00 + £34.00 VAT [20%] (total £204.00)


 


Venue


Manchester Conference Centre 

 

How to book

Please book via the UKSG website – www.uksg.org/event/insert061011  or for
any queries contact me as below.

 

Venue location details will be sent with confirmation of booking. 

 


Cancellations


By Wednesday 28 September 2011                     Full refund


From Thursday 29 September 2011                    No refund


 

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

Administrator

UKSG

Tel. +44 (0)1865 310834

Fax. +44(0)1865 310834

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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Registered office: Bowman & Hillier Building, 

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