A new report from the Aspen Institute looks at the importance of U.S. public libraries, and how they can change and improve to meet new roles in the 21st Century. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
3M Library Systems is partnering with Barnes & Noble to allow library systems to purchase the Nook GlowLight e-readers directly from the retailer to lend to their patrons. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Actress and writer Emma Thompson has today (29th September) opened a new Peter Rabbit children... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Two of the first ever books to be printed in Scotland have been bought from private ownership by the National Library of Scotland. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2014-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new report from the Pew Research Center Internet Project offers mixed news for public libraries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Murakami's novel 'Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage' is still topping US bestseller lists. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Beginning September 6, New Yorkers will get a chance to visit a floating library, housed in an historic steamship berthed at Pier 25 on the Hudson River. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
It's not uncommon for libraries to offer ebooks in addition to dead-tree copies, but the newly opened Florida Polytechnic University takes its digital tome offerings a lot more seriously. The institution has decided to completely forego stocking its... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2014-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
'Power of Now' author Eckhart Tolle has partnered with New World Library on the formation of a new imprint, Eckhart Tolle Editions. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Liverpool Council has approved plans to close up to 11 libraries. The closure plans were given... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Celebrities like Hillary Clinton have been sharing some of their favorite reading locations. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
In the place where gladiators once fought, the city of Rome is hosting a summer exhibition of the public and private libraries of the Ancient World. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Carnegie UK Trust is starting a new £200,000 project to help expand the role of public... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More than half of Liverpool's libraries are at risk of closure as the city council looks to... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Macmillan announced today that it will make its full collection of frontlist ebook titles available to libraries via its public library e-lending pilot. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Kirklees Council could close all but two of its 26 libraries as it looks to slash its library... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Mexico's Manuvo has launched a new digitization and library subscription platform for small Spanish-language children's publishers called Naay. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Libraries in Derbyshire could see staffing reduced and opening hours slashed as the county... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
More library services could be delivered in local pubs and shops according to the chair of a... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Six library ebook vendors, one stage, 50 minutes: as you might expect, not exactly the forum to forge a new understanding between libraries and publishers Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]