Programme
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Academic Publishing in Europe (APE 2006):
The Role of Information in Science and Society
Termin: 4.–5. April 2006
Ort: Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften,
Jägerstraße 22/23, 10117 Berlin
Veranstalter: Association of Scholarly and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP)
und Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels
What is happening in publishing and in the information market? This conference is
organised so as to provide an international strategic forum for all parties involved
in the role of information in science and society. Rather than simply restating well
known positions we aim at a fresh approach which will deal with the many struc-
tural changes which have taken place in the information and value chains. Issues
of language, culture, education, finance, technology, politics, standardisation and
other matters will have a serious impact on the outreach of scientific communica-
tion. Academic publishing in Europe has a long tradition in which many small and
medium-sized publishers and publishing societies have played a significant role.
We have seen valuable initiatives for the creation of digital libraries. We have seen
new funding models such as Open access and a major change from subscriptions
to the licensing of information usage. The way in which we cite, quote and link
information is changing as well. The correct use of information, however, depends
also on the ability to search information and search engines do not yet come up to
professional expectations.
The expected outcome of the conference is that stakeholders and interested par-
ties will have a better understanding of the implications of change and will be
able to identify the challenges and possibilities for more efficient production, dis-
semination and use of information. Many speakers, from different backgrounds
and disciplines, will be giving their views in a unique setting.
Preliminary Program
Tuesday, 4 April
14.00–15.45 Welcome and Opening Addresses
16.15–18.00 Session: The Scope of European Publishing
Wednesday, 5 April
9.00–10.45 Session: Technology and Innovations
11.15–12.45 Session: Outreach of Research Communication
13.30–15.00 Session: Strategic Change
15.30–17.00 Closing Panel/Conclusions
17.00 Closure
