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SAGE PUBLISHING
Irene Lai, Regional Manager, Sales Marketing and Communications shares some background and plans for SAGE Publishing.
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WHAT ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SECTOR IS SAGE PUBLISHING
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MOST PROUD OF?
SAGE Publishing is an independent publishing company, and its founder, Sara Miller Mccune, has committed to its remaining independent for the very long term.
We are proud of our independence, which enables us to focus on the broad publishing needs of our communities. We are driven by academic excellence, and we invest for the benefit of our publishing partners – not simply to meet the needs of shareholders. Sara’s estate plan ensures that SAGE is secured as an independent publisher, which means that those who work with SAGE will always be treated with respect and integrity.
Today, we have more than 1,000 journals and over 800 new books each year, spanning a wide range of subject areas. Our growing selection of library products includes archives, data, case studies and video.
WHAT IS SAGE EXCITED ABOUT SHARING WITH DELEGATES AT THE LIANZA 2019 CONFERENCE?
SAGE, and its many resources, are continuously recognised for excellence on a global scale. We are excited to share information about Lean Library, our newest technological solution for libraries, is a browser plug-in, which helps libraries to increase the visibility of their resources and their presence to patrons. It simplifies the research process and leads users to resources through easy, seamless access.
WHAT QUESTIONS SHOULD DELEGATES BE ASKING SAGE AT THE CONFERENCE?
■ How can our library drive more traffic to our resources? ■ What can we do to have customised messages to our patrons?
■ What ideas does SAGE have to promote SAGE resources that we have already acquired? ■ How can the institution work with SAGE to publish articles?
WHO IS COMING FROM SAGE AND WHAT ARE THEIR AREAS OF EXPERTISE?
■ Irene Lai, Regional Manager – Books and Library Sales Marketing and Communications – APAC
■ Alicia Solofa, Assistant Manager, Library Renewals and Solutions – APAC
WHAT DOES SAGE HOPE TO ACHIEVE BY ENGAGING WITH LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS IN NEW ZEALAND?
SAGE hopes to build on existing relationships and bring it a step further. We are also keen to hear feedback on our products, the industry as a whole. Lastly, to reconnect with our old friends and gain new ones along the way.
WHAT OTHER CONFERENCES DOES SAGE ATTEND AROUND THE GLOBE?
As a publisher, SAGE attend many conferences around the world. Important ones are;
■ IFLA WLIC ■ ALIA Online
■ ALA (American Library Association) Annual Conference ■ Charleston Conference ■ Frankfurt International Book Fair ■ Beijing International Book Fair
And many more.