Libraries traditionally played a Spotify-esque role for physical books, but legal barriers have made it largely impossible to do with e-books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Slate | 2021-06-07 09:40:00 UTC ]
The new release is 'World Book Capital' and proceeds from is sales go to damaged bookshops and libraries in Gaza. The post Bodour Al Qasimi Launches Her Book at Sharjah Children’s Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-05-26 19:57:39 UTC ]
In his May 25 keynote at the U.S. Book Show's Libraries Are Essential program, author and sociologist Eric Klinenberg called libraries "the best exemplars of our collective life," arguing that strong libraries will be key to the nation's recovery after a historically challenging year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Arts Council England has announced the details of a £42m fund to boost local libraries, creative projects and museums across the country. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-05-24 06:43:36 UTC ]
The deal represents a major step forward for the digital library market. Not only is Amazon Publishing finally making its digital content available to libraries, the deal also gives libraries a range of models through which it can license the content. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
The U.S. Book Show’s opening seminar will offer attendees a look at challenges and opportunities for libraries in 2021. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
The Youth Libraries Group (YLG) is partnering with Children’s Books North (CBN) for the first Great Northern Meet-up virtual conference this week. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-05-10 17:33:22 UTC ]
Knowledge Unlatched seeks cooperation from a widening array of libraries in converting more agreements and titles to open access. The post Germany’s Knowledge Unlatched Starts Its 2021 Open Access Funding Round appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-05-04 15:14:44 UTC ]
For Teacher Appreciation Week, help fund these classroom library and literacy projects in deserving classrooms! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-05-03 10:42:00 UTC ]
Love books? How about libraries? These libraries that look like books combine two of every readers' favorite things in bookish architecture. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-04-29 10:32:00 UTC ]
Penguin Random House senior v-p Skip Dye said the move to unify the publisher's library sales and library marketing groups will foster "even more mutually advantageous and enjoyable relationships with our libraries and librarians nationwide." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
When Book Trust asked Firefly to support the UK Children’s Laureate campaign to increase funding for primary school libraries, I was delighted. Not just because I went to a school with a library, and sneaking off there on a rainy break-time was one of the treats of my school day! I also hoped... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-04-19 21:31:38 UTC ]
Face masks and social distancing will be enforced. Signs will direct foot traffic, and furniture and bookshelves have been reorganized. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2021-04-16 15:00:47 UTC ]
Under the terms of its program, which PRH began more than a year ago, libraries have the option to license e-books and digital audio for one-year terms at a 50% prorated price as an alternative to the existing two-year term (for e-books) or perpetual access (for digital audio). Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
The Global Literature in Libraries Initiative names two winners for 2021, both translated from Brazilian Portuguese by Larissa Helena. The post The ‘GLLI’ Translated YA Book Prize Announces 2021 Brazilian Co-Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-07 07:20:38 UTC ]
The ProQuest-NYU Libraries project is available to thousands of international students and scholars during its pilot until August 31. The post International Students, Scholars Have Access to NYU’s Pilot With ProQuest appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-07 04:12:31 UTC ]
ALA President Julius C. Jefferson Jr. said that not including libraries in the administration’s plan would be a “missed opportunity” and urged librarians to contact the White House. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
Organizations today face a major threat in terms of cybersecurity, from malicious URLs to credential reuse, and having robust security systems can make all the difference. With Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Cookbook you'll learn how to use Python libraries such as TensorFlow and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Betanews | 2021-04-01 11:33:09 UTC ]
A lot of the web revolves around video content (subscribe to our YouTube channel!) and podcasts these days, but that brings some accessibility challenges you won’t find with the written word. Hundreds of millions of people are deaf or hard of hearing. Other folks have trouble processing... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2021-03-25 21:01:00 UTC ]
Interviews Born and brought up in Assam, Kaushik Barua is an emerging Indian English author. He completed his degree in economics from St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi, and then studied political economy at the London School of Economics. In his day... Continue reading >> [ Source: World Literature Today | 2021-03-15 20:37:05 UTC ]