CCInfo: Electronic news bulletin of The Cochrane Collaboration 7 August 2008 Contents: A. Qualitative methods email list B. Cochrane Collaboration Steering Group elections C. Cochrane Colloquium in Freiburg update D. The Cochrane Library – 2009 submission deadlines and publication dates E. Cochrane News – Issue 43 available F. Subject: Job ad – Editor-in-Chief G. Job ad – Research scientist in systematic reviews H. European Association of Science Editors Conference 2009 I. Next Issue of CCInfo XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX A. Sender: Craig Lockwood [craig.lockwood@adelaide.edu.au] Subject: Qualitative methods email list The Cochrane Qualitative Methods Research Group (CQRMG) is pleased to announce the formation of a JISCmail list. Systematic reviewers, researchers and others interested in the work of the CQRMG and qualitative synthesis more broadly are welcome to join the list via: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=ASQUS All are welcome! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX B. Sender: Claire Allen [CAllen@cochrane.org] Subject: Cochrane Collaboration Steering Group elections The following are the results of this year's elections to the Cochrane Collaboration Steering Group. New representatives will join the Steering Group for three years. The election results will be made official at the Freiburg Colloquium, October 5, at 4.30 p.m. · Representing Centres: Steve McDonald (Australia). · Representing Cochrane Review Groups ('at large' position): Hans van der Wouden (Netherlands) - re-elected for a second term. · Representing Cochrane Review Groups (author position): Donna Gillies (Australia) - re-elected for a second term. · Representing Review Group Co-ordinators: Sonja Henderson (UK). · Representing Co-ordinating Editors: Roger Soll (sole nominee). · Representing Methods Groups: Julian Higgins (sole nominee). Congratulations to those who have been elected, commiserations to the other candidates, and thanks to all those people who took the time to vote. Thanks to Daisy Gregory, who acted as my co-electoral officer and checked my counting of the votes. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX C. Sender: Baerbel Schaetzle [colloquium@cochrane.de] Subject: Cochrane Colloquium in Freiburg update We would like to announce that sign ups for workshops and meetings are online now. Please note, you must sign up in order to attend a meeting or a workshop. Click on Programme >> MEETINGS or WORKHSOPS SIGNUP. In addition, we now have a "My Colloquium" feature on the site, where you will find your personal agenda, can check your registration status and change or update your personal details. Click on "My Colloquium" in the menu on the left. Please let us know in advance if you need any assistance during the Colloquium due to any disability. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX D. Sender: Michelle Ames [mames@wiley.com] Subject: The Cochrane Library – 2009 submission deadlines and publication dates The confirmed 2009 submission and publication dates for The Cochrane Library are now available at www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/mrwhome/106568753/SubmissionDeadlines.html XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX E. Sender: Cheryl Arratoon [cochrane@uottawa.ca] Subject: Cochrane News – Issue 43 now available The current issue of Cochrane News, the international newsletter of The Cochrane Collaboration is now available for your reading pleasure at: www.cochrane.org/newslett/Issue43_cleanFINALstandard.pdf. Read about new Cochrane entities, updates about diagnostic test reviews and the activities of other Review Groups and Cochrane Centres. To contribute to the next issue of Cochrane News, send articles of 400-500 words to cochrane@uottawa.ca by 31 October 2008. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX F. Sender: Jini Hetherington [JHetherington@cochrane.org] Subject: Job ad – Editor-in-Chief Position: Editor-in-Chief Organisation: The Cochrane Collaboration Location: Flexible Details: The role of Editor-in-Chief (EiC) for The Cochrane Library is a new leadership position. Working closely with the Collaboration’s Steering Group, the EiC will be responsible for developing, implementing and directing the editorial policies - upholding the highest level of quality in the editing process and scientific content. He/she will also provide strategic vision and leadership in developing the Collaboration’s future products and their use. The position is initially for a five-year period, with review. Alternative arrangements such as secondment from a current position would be considered in exceptional circumstances. Contact: For more details or to discuss your interest in confidence, please contact Dr Kevin Young at the RSA Group: 08531@thersagroup.com; +44 1707 259333 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX G. Sender: Jayne Tierney [jt@ctu.mrc.ac.uk] Subject: Job ad – Research scientist in systematic reviews Position: Research Scientist in Systematic Reviews Organisation: Meta-analysis Group, MRC Clinical Trials Unit Location: London, Euston Road Application deadline: 18 August 2008 Details: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced systematic reviewer to manage a key systematic review and meta-analysis based on individual patient data (IPD), in non-small cell lung cancer. The post-holder will be responsible for all aspects of the systematic review and meta-analysis, and will also contribute to other systematic reviews and methodological projects that arise. They will work within, and be supported by, the Meta-analysis Group of the MRC Clinical Trials Unit. This group has considerable experience in the conduct of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of IPD, and related methodological research. The post is for 1 year, but may be extended if further funding becomes available. It may also be suitable for a secondment. Contact: Jayne Tierney at j.tierney@ctu.mrc.ac.uk. Website: For the full job description, person specification and to apply online, visit http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk using reference CTU08/416. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX H. Sender: Joan Marsh [jmarsh@wiley.com] Subject: European Association of Science Editors Conference 2009 Event: European Association of Science Editors conference 2009 – Integrity in Science Communication Host: Council for the European Association of Science Editors Date: 16-19 September 2009 Location: Pisa, Italy Details: Editors are the ‘gate-keepers’ of the scientific literature, so maintaining integrity in all its forms is a vital aspect of what we do. This topic will be addressed in three plenary sessions and multiple parallel sessions. Submitted papers within this theme are also welcome. More practical workshops may be organised according to demand. Website: www.ease.org.uk/con/index.shtml XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I. Sender: Cheryl Arratoon [cochrane@uottawa.ca] Subject: Next Issue of CCInfo The next issue of CCInfo will be published 21 August 2008. Please submit your items to cochrane@uottawa.ca and include "CCInfo" in the subject line. Unless you request otherwise, your submissions to the CCInfo may be duplicated in other regular Cochrane Collaboration news channels such as Cochrane News and the Cochrane Collaboration web site, at the discretion of the editors. Best regards, Cheryl Arratoon Knowledge Broker Canadian Cochrane Network and Centre 1 Stewart St, 2nd Floor Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 6N5 Email: cochrane@uottawa.ca Web: www.ccnc.cochrane.org XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX To subscribe to or unsubscribe from the CCInfo list, please go to http://lists.cochrane.org/mailman/listinfo/ccinfo, or contact the Editor at cochrane@uottawa.ca