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ALPSP Survey: Responding to the credit crunch - what now for librarians and libraries?

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ALPSP is running a survey of librarians in order to inform a panel discussion at the ALPSP International Conference 2009.

Online Communities - what can scholarly publishing learn from other industries?

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Last chance to book for the ALPSP seminar on 7 July. Leading experts and practitioners will discuss how they are using online communities and social networking to drive their businesses. Look outside - what can we learn from other media and publishers?

New ALPSP survey on book publishing

Tue, 19 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Following the success of its reports on online journal publishing (Scholarly Publishing Practice) carried out in 2000, 2005 and 2008, ALPSP is now carrying out a survey into book publishing practice. If you publish academic books please complete the online survey.

North American Chapter: Licensing Digital Content (0911NAD)

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

This workshop will outline the development of electronic licensing and how it relates to primary product sales, secondary sales and copyright.

North American Chapter: Web 2.0: Why it matters and what you need to know - a practical guide (0909NAW)

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

This hands-on course will clear away any perceptions that Web 2.0 is a mix of confusing jargon and technology, and demonstrate how Web 2.0 thinking and tool use can help publishers to become more successful.

North American Chapter: Creating High Impact Marketing (0910NAM)

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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.

RCUK publishes report on Open Access Study

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

RCUK has published an independent study commissioned by the Research Councils into open access to research outputs. The purpose of the study was to identify the effects and impacts of open access on publishing models and institutional repositories in light of national and international trends.

ALPSP London Book Fair 2009 Seminar: Surviving the future - how authors' rights are impacting scholarly publishing

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Presentations & Podcast from this year's seminar are now available.

North American Chapter: Project Management for Publishing (0911NAP)

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Today, every part of the publishing process is subject to change. How well we manage the change determines our level of success. Introduction of appropriate project management methods can help you gain control over an unwieldy project and increase your chances for a winning result.

Accessibility Action Group Newsletter - helping people with reading impairments

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Accessibility to scholarly material by the blind and visually impaired is an important issue. Read more about what publishers are doing in issue 5 of the Publisher Accessibility Newsletter, produced by the Accessibility Action Group.