While press officials did not endorse the the "unilateral" action and "blurred legal arguments" behind the initiative, they largely support its goals. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
The Bookseller's Library of the Year Award is returning for a third year, celebrating the vital contribution libraries make to their communities—despite the temporary closure forced on public library buildings during the coronavirus lockdown. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-16 03:38:23 UTC ]
Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle told U.S. Senator Thom Tillis that the National Emergency Library is meant to provide digital access to students and readers who cannot access print collections during the Covid-19 crisis. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
With libraries closed, L.A. librarians now work from home to help people find free ebooks, music and movies during the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2020-04-10 19:52:47 UTC ]
Your local library might have closed its physical doors, but its digital holdings are still open to the public—and at all hours.Free loans on ebooks, movies, audiobooks, and magazines represent just one aspect of your library’s offerings for enrichment. Your library might also let you read... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2020-04-08 10:00:00 UTC ]
With public libraries closed, the Internet Archive announced an initiative to offer 1.4 million books for free online—reopening a heated copyright debate. Continue reading >> [ Source: Wired | 2020-03-30 17:57:54 UTC ]
The Internet Archive says it is performing a public service by making its scans of print books available to all, but critics call it an 'attack' on copyright. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
After a week of intense criticism, the Internet Archive yesterday posted an FAQ in response to concerns raised by authors over its National Emergency Library. The FAQ claims the initiative has a basis in law, and reiterates that it is being undertaken in response to a national crisis. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
These feel-good ebooks don't have long waits -- if any wait at all -- from your library. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-03-27 10:32:33 UTC ]
Why the rapid shift to digital library services necessitated by the Covid-19 crisis could help chart a new, more productive course for the digital library market long term. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
A librarian recounts giving an education on libraries and the book check out process to a young library patron. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-03-25 10:33:21 UTC ]
In a stark sign that the U.S. is still in the early stages of the battle to contain the Covid-19 outbreak, the 2020 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for June 25-30 in Chicago, has been canceled for the first time since the end of World War II. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
Libraries Connected is calling on the government to issue "clear" guidance about closing libraries in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, highlighting "it is equally important that library staff are safeguarded during this period". Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-18 08:33:36 UTC ]
Macmillan has abandoned its controversial lending policy on e-books for US libraries in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-18 05:44:27 UTC ]
Macmillan's John Sargent reverses his controversial stance on library ebooks, and Penguin Random House announces a discounted program amid the outbreak. The post Coronavirus: Macmillan and PRH Ease Library Digital Book Availability appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-17 20:47:59 UTC ]
“There are times in life when differences should be put aside,” reads a brief memo from Macmillan CEO John Sargent addressed to librarians, authors, illustrators, and agents, revealing that Macmillan will "return to the library e-book pricing model that was in effect on October 31st, 2019." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
Foyles has launched its first specially curated library in a retirement home, as part of its partnership with property developer Elysian. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-15 17:47:10 UTC ]
Like many conferences, this year's TLA annual conference has been canceled due to concerns over the spread of Covid-19. But organizers say they will use the setback as an opportunity to up their virtual programming game, and vow to come back strong in San Antonio next year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
As professional membership organizations of all kinds face challenges, PW caught up with the TLA's new executive director to talk about what's next for nation's largest state library association. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
The news comes after publishers and other TLA exhibitors began pulling out in large numbers earlier this week, and as the host city of Houston moved to pull the plug on other scheduled events, including the popular Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-12 04:00:00 UTC ]