Coming this Fall, the AAP/PSP Journals Committee will sponsor the seventh biennial Journals Boot Camp (aka the Journals Intensive Publishing Course: Case Studies in Professional/Scholarly Journals Publishing).
at
The Crowne Plaza Montreal Centre
Montreal, Quebec
September 8-11, 2001
Registration Form
Brochure (.rtf)
What is it?
A case study approach to learning about Journal Publishing – both for the traditional print and newer electronic incarnations – featuring instruction on acquisitions, business models, production, marketing, distribution & customer service, building a financial model, presentation ("making the pitch") and a look at the future of publishing. In between a series of classroom presentations and individual working group consultations on Sunday and Monday the recruits evaluate a journal publishing proposal and formulate a viable response to create a written tender. On the final day the recruits face the faculty for their "orals" and make the final pitch to "win" the journal for their Publishing House.
Who should apply?
Junior to middle-level staff with an interest in broadening their knowledge of journal publishing beyond their current job function. (A copy of the applicantÕs CV is required to assist in proper group assignment).
Who are the faculty?
A group of experienced publishing professionals representing a variety of organizations, including large and small for-profit and not-for-profit publishers.
What skills do you need?
A basic knowledge of publishing, familiarity with both word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Word, Excel), web literacy.
What can you expect?
A lot of work mixed with a lot of practical learningÉ and lots of fun!
Topics to be covered
Registration Fees
Registration fees include all meals and seminar materials. Fees do not include hotel accomodations.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations on/before August 6, 2001. NO REFUND FOR CANCELLATIONS AFTER AUGUST 6, 2001. 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. Speakers subject to change without notice.
Limited Hotel Space Available - Register Early!!
The PSP Journals Boot Camp will be held at The Crowne Plaza Montreal Centre, 505, rue Sherbrooke Est, Montreal, Quebec, H2L 4N3, Canada. The Crowne Plaza has allocated a block of rooms at a special reduced rate of $159 (Canadian Dollars), per single or double occupancy, per night if you reserve your rooms before August 6, 2001. Be sure to mention the AAP when contacting the hotel directly at 1-800-561-4644, or (514) 842-8581 Ext. 6103 (Guest rooms are available for check in after 3:00pm. Check out is requested by 12:00)
Crowne Plaza Montreal Centre is centrally located in the cultural heart of Montreal. It is minutes from the financial district, Convention Center, Olympic Stadium, Botanical Gardens / Insectarium, Biodome and the Casino. The hotel is adjacent to the (Sherbrooke, orange line) Subway station. A few steps away from 100Õs of shops and boutiques, and movie theaters. It is next to the trendiest restaurants and the vibrant nightlife of St-Laurent and St-Denis streets, and walking distance to Chinatown and Old Montreal.
The nearest airport is Dorval International Airport (Montreal), which is approximately 9.5 miles (15km) from the Crowne Plaza Montreal Centre. A taxi will cost approximately $25 (Canadian Dollars) and is about a twenty-minute drive. Alternatively you can take public transportation, the "Gray Line" bus which costs approximately $10 (Canadian Dollars) and will take about 45 minutes to reach the hotel. Ask the "Information Desk" at the airport where to purchase tickets for the bus.
For more information contact Sara FIrestone at AAP; sfirestone@publishers.org, voice: 212-255-0200 x257, or fill out the Registration Form. You can also download this brochure in .rtf format.