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Publishers 'must work with academic libraries'

Publishers need to work more closely with academic libraries in developing countries, a report by... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Date set for National Libraries Day 2014

National Libraries Day next year will take place on Saturday 8th February 2014. The day will... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to Land a Library Job

I don’t claim to be an expert in much, but when it comes to securing a library job I’ve got hard-won advice worth sharing. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Edouard Cointreau Donates 40,000 Cookbooks to Unique Library

Edouard Cointreau, founder of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, has donated his vast library to Paris-Rungis, which has been designated a City of Gastronomy. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #vast library #edouard cointreau #unique library

Luton set for library closures

Luton Borough Council is considering closing several libraries as it looks to make savings on its... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #make savings #library closures

In Economic Downturn, Spain Rediscovers its Libraries

Although an ongoing economic crisis has brought a new love of books to Spaniards, budget cuts are effecting the abilities of libraries to meet the public's needs. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #budget cuts #economic downturn

US 'ahead of UK on library advocacy'

The UK lags behind the US on library advocacy, according to a researcher contributing to newly... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Libraries will release a "Top 10" recommendation list starting this fall

A list titled LibraryReads will be created monthly by libraries all over the country, compiling 10 picks that staff members would choose for the reading public. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Library event for Zadie Smith

Novelist Zadie Smith will help promote reading groups and libraries with a reading at Swiss... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Libraries must 'face reality', warns Ashley

Libraries must adapt to the realities facing them in a "complex" landscape, Brian... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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No Surprise: Student-Age Digital Natives Still Like Libraries, Print

A new Pew report takes a look at how 16-29 year olds view print books and libraries versus ebooks and digital offerings. Print is still the favorite among younger Americans. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #digital offerings

CSR spares arts budget, but not libraries

Arts Council England (ACE) has described the cuts detailed in the Government's Comprehensive... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spending Review cuts 'mean more library closures'

Library campaigners are braced for a further round of cuts as the Government unveils the latest... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #library campaigners #library closures

Warning of major threat to Welsh library services

A Welsh council leader has warned that entire local authority library departments could be at... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Creating A Digital Library A Bookless Students

This Kickstarter tries to answer the question of why--in a world of digital media--kids in the developing world don’t have access to books. When Rebecca McDonald moved to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, she wasn’t a career humanitarian. Her most recent job was overseeing construction... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2013-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #public works #digital library

Major library cuts for Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire looks set to axe 32 libraries in a bid to save £2m from the county council... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UNISON survey on library cuts

A survey of 2,000 library staff by union UNISON has revealed claims of major cuts to schools... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Libraries in Exile' fights to save priceless manuscripts in Mali

The coalition of librarians, archivists, and historians is using the crowdfunding site IndieGoGo to try to raise money to save the historic papers. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Philip Pullman Calls for UK Authors to Be Paid for Digital Library Loans

In the UK, authors are paid by the government when their physical books are borrowed (around 6p per loan), but digital titles are not yet a part of that agreement. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #digital titles #physical books #uk authors