Dear colleagues,
EXCITING PROGRAMMES: don’t miss out on the UKSG Forum and One-Day conference
When: Weds 15 and Thurs 16 November 2017
Where: Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London
Cost (inc lunch and VAT):
One-Day conference: UKSG members: £228, Non-members: £288
Forum: UKSG members: free, Non-members: £90
UKSG One-Day conference: Shrinking horizons? Scholarly communication in an anti-globalisation environment (15 November)
Who should attend: all those in the knowledge community with an interest in the impact of the globalisation of knowledge, particularly senior decision-makers in the library and publishing sectors with responsibility for shaping roles and responsibilities to the changing environment
The programme
This year’s programme is promising to be as invigorating as ever as we delve into to the big issues in our sector surrounding the globalisation and open dissemination of research.
Our expert international speakers, exploring how the world of scholarly communication is adapting to the huge political upheaval of our time, cover:
- adapting to the current political upheavals
- research dissemination and consumption across borders
- the impact of government policy, politics and the funding environment
- technological innovation
- diverse global open access
- open data and open science agendas.
Learn more and book at http://bit.ly/2xsQiQ5
UKSG Forum: Collaboration and adapting to change (16 November)
Who should attend: UKSG members (free of charge) and anyone with an interest in practical solutions to the issues and challenges the sector faces.
The programme
The broad range of topics being brought to this energizing, fast-paced event looks likely to result in exciting dialogue and ideas, plenty of insights into best practice as well as suggestions for you to adopt in your own setting.
New features this year include:
- a key note opening session by Simon Inger and Ken Chad
- extended time for lightning talks to include time for Q&As
- an afternoon opening panel discussion focusing on early career professionals
Learn more and book at http://bit.ly/2swvlk2
Remaining exhibition opportunities
There are still a few table-top stands available at the Forum for £600 (inc VAT). Please contact Alison Whitehorn ([log in to unmask]) for further details and a booking form.
For delegate booking queries please contact Karen Sadler ([log in to unmask])
Please circulate to colleagues for whom these events will be of interest.
*With apologies for cross-posting*
With regards
Maria
Maria Campbell
Digital Communications Associate, UKSG
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