NewsNews from UKSGProject TRANSFER NewsThe first phase of Project Transfer has been completed with the creation of the Project Transfer Code of Practice. Transfer are inviting publishers to sign up and agree to the principles outlined in this Code in order to become Phase 1 Transfer Compliant. The list of the first Transfer Compliant publishers can be found here. We will keep this website updated regularly with the list of compliant publishers. If your company's name is not listed, and you want your publishing house to become compliant, then please email Nancy Buckley: nancy@burgundyservices.com Phase 2 of Project Transfer will be to create and launch a central, publicly accessible database of transferring journal information. The data components that are being discussed are outlined in the data component spreadsheet. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is being drafted and will be circulated by mid-2007. Industry NewsUKSG's electronic newsletter Serials-eNews (ISSN 1476-0576) is published every two weeks exclusively for UKSG members and subscribers. The newsletter and its associated web service provide up-to-the minute news of current issues and developments within the global serials industry.
UKSG also publishes an openly-accessible blog containing reviews from its annual conference and providing industry updates and reviews throughout the year.
Regular news and industry analysis is provided in the UKSG's Serials journal.
Other resources for industry news include:
Current UKSG projectsFull details of UKSG's current projects can be found on this page. New and forthcoming UKSG eventsFull details of UKSG's conference and seminar programme can be found on this page. |
