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 returner.
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.
Fee
UKSG members £100.00 + £17.50 VAT (total £117.50)
Non-members £130.00 + £22.75 VAT (total £152.75)
The fee includes refreshments and lunch.
Venue
ERI Conference Room (G51, Ground Floor)
European Research Institute
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel.: 0121 414 6346 (General Office)
Location details will be sent with confirmation of booking.
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 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 Michael Mabe, Chief Executive Officer, STM
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 Peter Rushworth, formerly UK 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
How to book
The booking date for this seminar has now passed. For further information contact Karen Sadler, tel. +44 (0)1865 744279
Cancellations
By Wednesday 1 October 2008 - full refund
From Thursday 2 October 2008 - 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.
