PurposeTo report on the United Kingdom Serials Group (UKSG) annual conference held in April 2006 at the University of Warwick.Design/methodology/approachProvides a review of some of the events of the conference.FindingsThe annual conference aims to provide delegates with an interesting and stimulating mix of papers, workshops and social events.Originality/valueA conference report of interest to information management professionals, especially those involved with serials management