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 ]
Simon Savidge has left his role at Liverpool Libraries to take charge of logistics for the BBC’s Novels That Shaped Our World libraries events programme. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-09 06:33:08 UTC ]
Bonnier Books UK has acquired Freya Sampson's debut novel The Last Library—an "ode to libraries and the ability they possess to bring the unlikeliest of people together". Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-06 07:58:22 UTC ]
Macmillan executives are seeking feedback on three new e-book licensing proposals from a select group of librarians. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
The Scottish Poetry Library has come under fire from transgender and non-binary authors for its stance against “no-platforming” authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-05 19:17:37 UTC ]
The merger, for which the two institutions are currently seeking public funding, will see the library take on stewardship of BHS's landmark Pierrepont Street building in Brooklyn Heights as well as all of its holdings and programming. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
Library and information association CILIP has delivered a 7,000 signature petition to Downing Street calling for an end to austerity in the service. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-02-28 04:01:09 UTC ]