From mgranahan at nfais.org Tue Mar 14 14:21:23 2017 From: mgranahan at nfais.org (Marcie Granahan) Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2017 18:21:23 +0000 Subject: [nfais-l] NFAIS Half-Day Workshop: Beyond the PDF: Emerging Trends in Next Generation Articles, 3/23 Message-ID: ==================================================================== NFAIS Workshop: Beyond the PDF: Emerging Trends in Next Generation Articles Date: Thursday, March 23, 2017 Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT Location: Virtual Registration: http://www.nfais.org/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=72&eventId=524367&orgId=nfais ==================================================================== What's Covered: There's a change occurring in the delivery of scientific content. The development and application of virtual reality and augmented reality is changing research in nearly every field, from the life sciences to engineering. As a result, scholarly content is also changing its direction from print centric to fully submersed digital. Historically, scientific content has been simple text and figures. To create higher quality, more intuitive and engaging content, scholarly communication has witnessed a shift to video and, most recently, researchers have begun to include data to create next generation content types that supplement and enrich their works. Scholarly communication will continue this trend, requiring the delivery of content that is more innovative and interactive. However, in a world where the PDF has dominated the industry for years, new skills and technologies will be needed to ensure reader use and engagement remain stable as the information services industry shifts to accommodate new forms of content and articles enhanced by virtual and augmented reality. Implementing and delivering on augmented or virtual reality supplemental material, and supporting them with the necessary tools for engagement, is no easy task. For as much as interest, discussion and innovation are occurring-as with all disruptive entrants-questions will need to be answered, issues addressed, and best practices established so that publisher, author and end-user can benefit from the results of deeper content engagement. For publishers who work directly with scholars and researchers, this pivot means they must re-examine the needs of their customers, understand what they need delivered, where they expect to find that information, and how they want to interact with it. This will require publishers to update their current infrastructures, submission practices and guidelines, as well as develop or license software to keep pace and meet the needs of their authors and readers. Join us for this NFAIS Half-Day Virtual Workshop, Thursday, March 23, 2017, where our expert panel examines: * Why interactive content is imperative to the research community, and the different types of content and formats that are emerging as a result. * How augmented reality and virtual reality can be used to increase the value of scholarly communication. * The challenges of ensuring quality and reproducibility within these content types, including the application of emerging technologies to current workflow and submission guidelines. * The new skills necessary for content creation, management and delivery, and consequent roles of the publisher. * Implications for academic libraries, and the benefits of integrating library services to create new pedagogies, new media, new technologies, and new concepts for library engagement and learning encounters. Who should attend this NFAIS Workshop: scholarly researchers, publishers, discovery service providers, research librarians, government agency officials, non-profit scholarly society staff plus information services advisors and software and tool developers. Presenters (listed per presenter order): Stine M?lgaard S?rensen, CMO, CloudCutout Maarten Cleeren, Director of Product Management, Enriched Content, Elsevier Allison Herrera, Technology and Communications Coordinator, UMass Medical School Carl Grant, Associate Dean, Knowledge Services & Chief Technology Officer, and Matt Cook, Emerging Technologies Coordinator, University of Oklahoma Libraries Todd Carpenter, Executive Director, National Information Standards Organization Register for this event! _________________________________________________________________________________ The costs for attending this Half-Day Virtual Workshop are: $295 for NFAIS members; $349 for Allied Societies*; and $395 for non-members. Group rates for three or more attendees are available at $695 for NFAIS members; $749 for Allied Societies*; and $795 for non-members. *Allied Societies: LYRASIS, CENDI, ICSTI, Society for Scholarly Publishing, the Professional & Scholarly Publishing Division of AAP, Association of American University Presses, NISO and ASIS&T. Contact: For more information about this event or any of those shown below, please contact Nancy Blair-DeLeon, NFAIS Director of Professional Development, at 443-221-2980 ext. 102 or nblairdeleon at nfais.org. Upcoming NFAIS Events: March 23, 2017 - Beyond the PDF: Emerging Trends in Next Generation Articles March 28, 2017 - Lunch & Learn: Fostering Knowledge Networks Management April 25, 2017 - Lunch & Learn: Mobile Discovery and Mobile Use of Scholarly Content Subscribe to NFAIS Advances e-newsletter! NFAIS www.nfais.org nfais at nfais.org @NFAISForum -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mgranahan at nfais.org Wed Mar 29 12:47:00 2017 From: mgranahan at nfais.org (Marcie Granahan) Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:47:00 +0000 Subject: [nfais-l] NFAIS Webinar 4/19: Join EBSCO's Lisa Phillips in taking action against bias Message-ID: ==================================================================== NFAIS Webinar - Taking Action Against Bias in Proprietary Content Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT Location: Virtual Registration: http://www.nfais.org/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=72&eventId=526871&orgId=nfais ==================================================================== What's Covered: Editors and writers know that talking about implicit bias in an article can be tricky but essential, especially in a "post-truth" world, and can ultimately lead to more inclusive and accurate content. Among researchers, talk of bias in the role of peer review for scholarly communication continues to include diverging opinions and demands for change. During this 90- minute webinar, Lisa Phillips, senior content editor at EBSCO Information Services, shares four case studies of bias in content, and examines the bias that exists, by whom, and the solutions that can be implemented so that knowledge continues to flow in a way that does not circumvent the relationship between researchers and reviewers, and supports a reliable scholarly communication process based on sound research practice, academic reward, and funding. In this NFAIS Webinar, April 19, 2017, attendees will learn: * The difference between implicit and explicit bias, and the challenges that surround both. * The importance of addressing implicit bias in content from the end user/reader perspective. * How to take an intersectional approach to understanding the adverse effects of bias on demographic groups. * How to improve feedback, communication and guidelines between editors, reviewers and authors. Register today: http://www.nfais.org/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=72&eventId=526871&orgId=nfais _________________________________________________________________________________ Please note: For individual registrations, the costs for this NFAIS Webinar are: $125 for NFAIS members; $150 for allied societies*; and $195 for non-members. For group registration, the member rate for unlimited attendance is $295 and the non-member rate for unlimited attendance is $450. *Allied Societies: LYRASIS, CENDI, ICSTI, Society for Scholarly Publishing, the Professional & Scholarly Publishing Division of AAP, Association of American University Presses, NISO and ASIS&T. Contact: For more information about this event or any of those shown below, please contact Nancy Blair-DeLeon, NFAIS Director of Professional Development, at 443-221-2980 ext. 102 or nblairdeleon at nfais.org. Upcoming NFAIS Events: April 25, 2017 - Lunch & Learn: Mobile Discovery and Mobile Use of Scholarly Content May 23, 2017 - Lunch & Learn: Not So Rare Any More: Reaching New Special Collections Audiences through Unlikely Collaborations Subscribe to NFAIS Advances e-newsletter! NFAIS www.nfais.org nfais at nfais.org @NFAISForum Marcie Granahan Executive Director NFAIS 801 Compass Way Suite 201 Annapolis, MD 21401 443-221-2980 Phone 443-221-2981 Fax mgranahan at nfais.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mgranahan at nfais.org Fri Mar 31 16:01:12 2017 From: mgranahan at nfais.org (Marcie Granahan) Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2017 20:01:12 +0000 Subject: [nfais-l] Job Posting - Director, Marketing and Communications Message-ID: OVERVIEW: The National Federation of Advanced Information Services (NFAIS) seeks results-oriented professional to develop marketing strategies and communication activities that support association programs and services. Must be a strong writer, with demonstrated competencies in public relations, social media marketing, and promotional content. Ideal position for seasoned professional seeking part-time opportunity or early career dynamo ready to assume director responsibilities. ________________________________ RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential responsibilities include (a) developing marketing strategies and their execution; (b) managing the NFAIS website, including SEO; (c) managing NFAIS' social media presence, including SMO; (d) providing oversight of bi-weekly newsletter, electronic and print communications, press releases, and market research activities; and (e) serving as the primary point of contact for program sponsors. ________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, public relations, English, or related field * A minimum of two years' experience in marketing and public relations * Knowledgeable of social media marketing. * Demonstrated experience working with volunteer leadership/committees * Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines, while working with minimal supervision and exercising independent judgement and tact. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills necessary for excelling in a small, fast-paced, team environment * Prior association experience desirable, as well as knowledge of information services industry (database producers, primary publishers, information aggregators, libraries, etc.) ________________________________ SALARY AND APPLICATION PROCESS: Salary in mid- to upper- thirties. Download full job description at https://nfais.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/job%20description.docx. Send resume, cover letter, and three writing sample no later than May 1, 2017 to Marcie Granahan, NFAIS Executive Director, at mgranahan at nfais.org. No phone calls please. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: