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Call for Attendees!
Thirteenth Biennial
PSP Journals Reboot:
Problem Solving in an Evolving Journals Landscape
(formerly PSP Journals Boot Camp)
September 20-22, 2011
American Geophysical Union Offices
Washington, DC
WHAT IS IT?
The AAP/PSP Journals Reboot is an intensive three-day course on journals publishing offered every two years (on every odd calendar year) by the Professional and Scholarly Publishing (AAP/PSP) division of the Association of American Publishers. The purpose of the course is to expose participants to all aspects of journals publishing.
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
PSP Journals Reboot is appropriate for junior to mid level staff with an interest in broadening their knowledge of journal publishing beyond their current job function in all job categories, including acquisitions, finance, production, circulation, sales, and marketing. Attendance is limited, as experience has shown that for this intensive course the best learning environment is achieved with fewer participants to ensure a more interactive, hands-on experience.
HOW IS IT ORGANIZED?
The 2011 boot camp has a new title and an exciting new structure. The new PSP Journals Reboot:
Problem Solving in an Evolving Journals Landscape (formerly the PSP Journals Boot Camp) will focus on all aspects of the journal publishing business, exploring the following questions:
- What are professional and scholarly journals?
- How is journal content created?
- How are journals produced?
- How do journals make money? How are they sold?
- How are professional and scholarly journals marketed?
- What are the financial aspects of journals publishing?
- What is the future of journal publishing?
The course is structured in a lecture format with frequent break out group discussions. The attendees will be asked to answer, in groups, multifaceted questions that present everyday challenges to the journals publishing business. They will be expected to present their answers to the attendees and faculty.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
A lot of work combined with lots of practical learning…and lots of fun! In addition to the lectures and group work, you will have plenty of networking opportunities with the faculty and your fellow attendees, including roundtable lunch and dinner discussions and an evening boat cruise around DC. You will receive a certificate of completion from the Association of American Publishers Professional & Scholarly Publishing Division.
THE 2011 FACULTY
Professional & Scholarly Journals: John Tagler, VP & Executive Director, AAP/PSP
Content: Kirk Schanze, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
Production: Ashley Towne, Publishing Operations Manager, Journals Division, University of Chicago Press
Revenue & Sales:
Eileen Dolan, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Marketing: Lynelle Korte, Director, Specialty and Operations Marketing, Global Medical Research, Elsevier
Finance: Bill Cook, Director of Publications, AGU
Future of Journals Publishing: Gordon Tibbitts, President, Atypon
Faculty members are drawn from senior staff at various companies, each of whose expertise in his/her field is well known in the industry. All sessions will be given by faculty members who will impart practical, hands-on information they have garnered throughout their extensive, illustrious careers, to be used in your everyday work life. The 'Future of Journals Publishing' section will be presented by an expert in journals publishing who will discuss the current industry state of play, as well as speculating on what the future will hold.
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration fees include meals (evening reception on Tuesday, September 20th, breakfast, lunch and evening reception on Wednesday, September 21st and breakfast and lunch on Thursday, September 22nd) and seminar materials. Fees do not include hotel accommodations – you are responsible for your own accommodation.
LOCATION
The PSP Journals Reboot will be held at The American Geophysical Union Offices: 2000 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
LIMITED HOTEL SPACE AVAILABLE - REGISTER EARLY!!
The Washington Hilton Hotel is holding a block of rooms at a special reduced rate of $249.00 per night if you reserve your accommodations BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2011.
Be sure to ask for the “PSP” room block when contacting the hotel at 1-800-HILTONS.
The Washington Hilton Hotel is located at 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009. The hotel is a two minute walk from the AGU offices.
CANCELLATION POLICY
AAP will offer a full refund for cancellations on/before September 5th. NO REFUND FOR CANCELLATIONS AFTER September 5th. In the unlikely event of seminar cancellation, the AAP/PSP is not responsible for any costs, damages or other expenses of any kind including, without limitation, transportation and/or hotel costs incurred by registrant. The speakers may be subject to change without notice.