What is it?

The UK Serials Group (UKSG) exists to encourage the exchange of ideas on printed and electronic serials and the process of scholarly communication. In a dynamic environment, the UKSG works to:

• promote discussion and the free flow of information on serials matters and associated technology
• develop links between all parties in the serials information chain encourage professional awareness,
• stimulate research and provide a programme of training and education

The UKSG is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. It is the only organisation spanning the wide range of interests and activities between serials producers and readers.

What's the point?

With a membership of over 500 organisations, a third of them based outside the UK, the UKSG engages a broad cross-section of people concerned with the publication, distribution and use of serials. Members pay an annual corporate subscription which offers everyone in their organisation a range of valuable benefits.

What does it offer?

• Conferences and Seminars
• Serials
• Serials-eNews
• lis-e-resources

Who runs it?

The UKSG is led by a main committee of 18 members who work full time in a variety of capacities within the serials industry. The Committee comprises 12 elected members, three of whom are the Honorary Officers (Chair, Treasurer and Secretary), four co-opted members, and the Editor(s) of Serials in an ex officio capacity. Committee members are elected by the membership at the Group's AGM and meet regularly to determine general policy and to discuss operational issues. Subcommittees with responsibilities for Education, Marketing and the Annual Conference report to the UKSG Committee. The Group's journal, Serials, is supported by an international Editorial Board. The UKSG employs a full-time Business Manager and two part-time Administrators.

For more information about the UKSG, please contact us - details can be found on the Contact Us page.

Further Links

• Members
• How To Join
• Committees
• AGM