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ALPSP Events & Training Bulletin - August 2010

 

ALPSP Events & Training Bulletin

August 2010

This email is brought to you by ALPSP - please redistribute freely. View this bulletin on the ALPSP website here

ALPSP International Conference

ALPSP Seminars and Updates

ALPSP Training Courses

ALPSP North American Chapter Workshops

 

Conference/Seminar/Updates

ALPSP International Conference

NA Webinar: Copyright for Publishing Professionals

E-learning - Online and Distance education

The NLM DTD at 3.0 and Beyond: New Opportunities for Scholarly Publishers

 

 

Training Courses

Getting the most from Journal Publicity

Licensing your Content

Commissioning Book and Journal Content

Effective Journal Editorial Management

Project Management for Publishing

Acquiring and Selling Publishing Content

Creating High Impact Marketing

Fundamentals of eProduction

Journal Development

 

 

 

North American Workshops

NA Webinar: Copyright for Publishing Professionals

Maximizing Revenue Streams

Developing New Revenue Streams

The Art of Contract Negotiation

Taking eBooks to Market

 

 

 

 

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Contacts:

For further seminar or updates information contact:

Diane French info@alpsp.org
+44 (0)1827 709188, or

Lesley Ogg events@alpsp.org

+44 (0)1245 260571

 

For further training course information contact:

Amanda Whiting, training@alpsp.org (+44 (0)1865 247776) or

Barbara Holmes trainingadmin@alpsp.org (+44 (0)1993 772727)

 

For further North American workshops information contact:

Isabel Czech, isabel.czech@alpsp.org 

(+1 551 427 0790)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ALPSP organises a full programme of seminars, updates and training courses as well as the International Conference and Awards. For the full programme of training courses see www.alpsp-training.org, for seminars see http://seminars.alpsp.org and here is link for North American Workshops.
 

 

ALPSP International Conference, 8 - 10 September  (http://www.alpspconference.org)  

Robinson Executive Centre, Wyboston Lakes, nr Cambridge, UK

It's just three weeks away now! With over 200 registered from 135 organisations and 20 countries, we're looking forward to another successful conference - (who will be there). There are pre conference workshops, a great programme, welcome reception, awards dinner and quiz, it is not to be missed.
There is still time to book your place - before 24 August to avoid the increased late booking fees.

You'll find full details at http://www.alpspconference.org


The winners of the 2010 ALPSP Awards will be announced at Conference Dinner on 9 September. The finalists are:

ALPSP Award for Best New Journal, sponsored by DHL Global Mail

Biomarkers in Medicine from Future Medicine
Girlhood Studies: an Interdisciplinary Journal from Berghahn Journals
BMJ Case Reports from BMJ Publishing Group
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes from Emerald Group Publishing
 

 

ALPSP Award for Publishing Innovation, sponsored by Cadmus Communications

ChemSpider from the Royal Society of Chemistry
Mastervision from DataSalon
Semantic Biochemical Journal from Portland Press
UniPHY from the American Institute of Physics

 

Conference Sponsors :  DHL Global Mail; SAGE; CrossRef; Swets; River Valley Technologies; Portland Customer Services; Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Journals; Publishing Technology; Wiley-Blackwell; Turpin Distribution and Cadmus Communications.

Catch the ALPSP eLearning demonstration at the ALPSP International Conference on Thursday 9 September.  We'll be launching the first three courses this autumn.  Further details: http://elearning.alpsp.org

 

ALPSP SEMINARS AND UPDATES - expert insight into topical issues with plenty of time for discussion

 

North America: Copyright for Publishing Professionals - An Online Seminar - Sponsored by Copyright Clearance Center and ALPSP (details and register here) - Repeat of the very successful webinar held in June.
Thursday 26 August, Online at 1200 -13:00 USA Eastern time

Are you a publishing professional and unclear on how copyright law impacts your work? During this session, "Copyright for Publishing Professionals" we will focus on the basics of U.S. copyright law, including a copyright holder's privileges and obligations, and when permission may be required.

 

E-learning - Online and Distance Education (details)

Chair: Oliver Jones, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Thursday 21 October, London, UK (full day)

What is e-learning, why do it, how to successfully publish it and what are the benefits? This seminar will demonstrate what e-learning must include and how a business needs to evolve to publish and implement successful e-learning solutions. A practical seminar to help the small to medium sized organisation plan what could work for them.

 

The NLM DTD at 3.0 and Beyond: New Opportunities for Scholarly Publishers (details)

Chair: Bruce Rosenblum,Inera Inc.

Monday 29 November, London, UK (half day - pm)

It seems that almost everyone is using NLM DTD, from publishers and suppliers to online delivery platforms and archives. At this ALPSP update you will learn how journal publishers of all sizes have incorporated this standard into their workflow. 

 

ALPSP TRAINING COURSES AND WORKSHOPS  - targeted, hands-on, cost effective training to equip today's publishers for tomorrow's challenges - expert tutors - small group learning - highly interactive - focus on practical development

 

Getting the most from Journal Publicity (details)

Tutors: Julia Lampam, John Wiley & Sons Ltd and Alexa Dugan, Wiley-Blackwell

Wednesday 15 September, London, UK (full day)

This course will use a variety of methods, including case studies and practical workshops, to examine how publicity and media management can help achieve key journal marketing objectives.

 

Licensing your Content (details)

Tutors: Jenny Pickles, John Wiley & Sons and Martin Delaney, Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd

Wednesday 22 September, London, UK (full day)

This workshop will outline the development of electronic licensing and demonstrate how it relates in practice to the growing range of licence arrangements that are now available for all content - books, journals and databases.

 

Commissioning Book and Journal Content (details)

Tutors: Sarah Kennedy, Emerald Group Publishing Ltd and Charlotte Brabants, Oxford University Press

Tuesday 28 September, London, UK (full day)

This course considers ways in which to develop and manage a commercially successful book list and academic journal launch programme. Taking delegates step-by-step through the commissioning process, it aims to provide practical advice and relevant tips and techniques to commission successful content and titles.

 

Fundamentals of Journal Finance (details)

Tutors: Oliver Callaghan, IOP Publishing and Paul Campbell, Elsevier

Thursday 30 September, London, UK (full day)

What do all those financial terms mean? Can you make any sense of the financial information provided to you? This course will provide an in-depth look at journal finances with an overview of profitability, revenue streams and expenses.

 

Effective Journal Editorial Management (details)

Tutors: Rebecca Marsh, Emerald Group Publishing and Jamie Humphrey, Royal Society of Chemistry

Thursday 21 October, London, UK (full day)

Considering various approaches to effective journal management and relationship building, this course enables delegates to build on their skills to be more effective in meeting the day-to-day challenges of journal publishing, changing business models and editorial processes.

 

Project Management for Publishing (details)

Tutors: Jim Russell, Consultant and Ann Addison, Wiley-Blackwell

Wednesday 3 November, London, UK (full day)

This practical workshop will demonstrate, through the use of case studies, how to apply effective project management techniques within publishing to ensure success.

 

Acquiring and Selling Publishing Content (details)

Tutors: Richard Lane, Farrer and Co and Geoff Nuttall, Publishing Consultant

Wednesday 10 November, London, UK (full day)

This workshop will examine the issues, decisions and legal processes involved in the acquisition and sale of content or publications and demonstrate how to achieve these as successfully and as smoothly as possible.

 

Creating High Impact Marketing (details)

Tutor: Joseph Kenneway, TBI Communications

Thursday 18 November, London, UK (full day)

Successful, result-orientated marketing involves creating high-impact online and print material. High-impact material can help build brands, develop customer loyalty and generate revenues.

 

Fundamentals of eProduction (details)

Tutors: Mark Edwards, Publishing Consultant and Al Troyano, Wiley-Blackwell

Wednesday 24 November, London, UK (full day)

Whether your production facility remains in-house or you have an outsourced arrangement, a knowledge of underlying technologies and associated jargon is essential. This course explains the current, common technologies used within the production workflow.

 

Journal Development (details)

Tutors: Pippa Smart, PSP Consulting and Diane Cogan, Consultant

Monday 29 November, Oxford, UK (full day)

This course examines development strategies for individual journals. By providing a solid overview of the publishing world and considering current and future market trends, it will enable delegates to position their journal within this context.

 

ALPSP Training 2010 (North America)

Hello ALPSP North America!


Due to the popularity of our copyright webinars, we've decided to have one on International Copyright, and that will be held on 30 September. Further details available shortly.


Our Education program for the fall is set. Please see below for details. We're holding workshops in 3 new topics this fall, with wonderful tutors, so please plan on joining us.


With my best wishes

 

Isabel

Isabel Czech, Executive Director ALPSP NA

 

Early bird discount for workshops through September 22.

 

Maximizing Revenue Streams Developing New Revenue Streams (details) **NEW WORKSHOP**

Tutors: Ed Colleran, Copyright Clearance Centre, Randy S Kiefer, Kiefer Strategy Group and Zsolt Silberer, INCiTE

Thursday 21 October, Washington DC , USA (full day)

Is your organization looking for ways to maximize the revenue streams generated by its publications?  Are you seeking new or expanded markets?  Are you interested in maximizing revenues from providing new ways to deliver or access your journal content?  Are you considering new business models? Then this workshop is for you!

 

The Art of Contract Negotiation (details) - **NEW WORKSHOP**

Tutors: Cara Kaufman, Kaufman-Willis group, Carol Richman, SAGE, Eric S Slater, American Chemical Society

Thursday 28 October, Washington DC, USA (full day)

This course provides executive training for effective negotiating when buying and selling products and services in the journal publishing industry.

 

Taking eBooks to Market (details) ** NEW WORKSHOP**

Tutors: Steve Rutberg, Routledge, Dean Smith, Project Muse and James Wonder, American Institute of Physics

Friday 29 October, Washington DC, USA (full day)

In a interactive, group led approach this course will provide guidance for smaller publishers who intend to market digital versions of their books.  

 

For further information contact Isabel Czech (isabel.czech@alpsp.org)

 

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