From: Sabia Morrison <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:56:56 +0000 *** Apologies for cross posting *** ALPSP Seminar Book now for ... Standing on the Digits of Giants: Research data, preservation and innovation Tuesday 8 March, London (full day seminar) Chair: William Kilbride, Executive Director, Digital Preservation Coalition #alpspdata Are you grappling with all things data? This seminar will help bring you up-to-date with the latest theory and practice. The day will focus on emerging scholarly communication trends for those outputs not traditionally included within the primary scientific canon, such as metadata, software and research data. Our fantastic line-up of speakers will include representatives from Data Science Journal, ORCID, Southampton University, Elsevier, Arkivum, Digital Science and more. See below for a full list of who is speaking. Why attend? The practicalities associated with publishing data are increasing in importance for everyone involved in scholarly communications. This seminar is focussed on providing attendees with greater insight into the latest trends associated with the digital research record, why it’s important to engage with this issue and practical applications, enabling attendees to develop relevant policies and support for their authors, editors and other clients. The event will also aim to increase knowledge and access to networks that will support scenario-planning, product development and discussion going forward. Who should attend: Publishers (spanning editorial, production and marketing staff) research managers, specialists in digital preservation, repository managers, research funders and policy makers, learned society representatives and research librarians and vendors. Speakers: William Kilbride, Chief Executive, Digital Preservation Coalition (Chair) Dr Matthew Addis, CTO, Arkivum Josh Brown, ORCID Regional Director, Europe Peter Burnhill, Director of EDINA and Head of Edinburgh University Data Library, Edinburgh University Dr Sarah Callaghan, Senior Research Scientist at STFC and Editor-in-Chief of Data Science Journal Robert Gurney OBE, Professor of Earth Observation Science, University of Reading Phill Jones, Head of Publisher Outreach, Digital Science Mike Taylor, Senior Product Manager, Infometrics, Elsevier Mark Thorley, Data Management Co-ordinator, NERC Wendy White, Associate Director (Research Engagement), Hartley Library, Southampton University For booking and full programme details please go to the ALPSP website – http://www.alpsp.org/Seminars Registration Fees (including refreshments and lunch) ALPSP Member: £205.00 excl VAT (£246.00 incl VAT @ 20%) Academic: £230.00 excl VAT (£276.00 incl VAT @ 20%) Non-Member: £340.00 excl VAT (£408.00 incl VAT @ 20%) Sabia Morrison Events & Membership Administrator The Association of Learned & Professional Society Publishers E: [log in to unmask] T: 01442 864563 W: www.alpsp.org Follow us on Twitter: @alpsp