Aspen Institute Report Urges Public Library Transformation

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 at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Anne Robinson to chair Gloucestershire library prize

Author and broadcaster Anne Robinson is to chair the David Vaisey Prize, a new £5,000 award launched to recognise an "oustanding" Gloucestershire library initiative. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Books in China 2017: China Children’s Press & Publication Group

The Chinese home of Cipollino, Pippi Longstocking, Le petit Nicolas, and Tintin, China Children’s Press & Publication Group is the largest publisher in terms of output in the nation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kaufman’s wisdom on libraries

Library campaigner Tim Coates remembers the positive contribution made by the late Gerald Kaufman to the debate on the public library service. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Bleaker-than-Reported Newsstand Story

SIPs and one-shots are choking off sales of regular-frequency magazines, argues one analyst. The post A Bleaker-than-Reported Newsstand Story appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Brexit negotiations: government urged to keep publishing trade barriers 'to absolute minimum'

A paper published today by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Publishing (APPG) is calling on government to keep barriers on trade "at an absolute minimum" for books during negotiations to leave the European Union - whatever trade-off is offered to impose them. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fnac Darty reports 'solid' 2016

Fnac Darty, the French books, music and electrical products chain that merged last year, has reported “very solid” results and strong growth for 2016, bringing forward the targeted savings of €30m euros from synergies by a year to the end of 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Conflicting reports of Farage memoir

Nigel Farage is struggling to find a publisher for his memoir, according to the Evening Standard. However a publishing source has told The Bookseller that a deal may still be being finalised, while the politician's own spokesman has claimed "he can't be struggling to find a publisher" because... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Libraries 'crucial' for the nation's engagement in literature, says RSL

The role of public libraries is "crucial to sustaining and building engagement in literature", the Royal Society of Literature has concluded from a survey conducted with Ipsos MORI. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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JS Group reports 6% revenue drop for 2016

Academic retailer JS Group has reported a 6.2% year-on-year revenue drop to £38.1m in its annual results covering the financial year ending 31st May 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Global Literature in Libraries Initiative: Bridging the Translation-Reader Gap

A fledgling cooperation between translators and librarians aims to bring more international literature to American library patrons. The post Global Literature in Libraries Initiative: Bridging the Translation-Reader Gap appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK libraries 'missing 25m books'

The UK's public libraries are missing 25 million books, according to new figures from libraries body CIPFA, although the decline in books could be worse than the figures indicate due to discrepancies between computer audits and physical stock takes. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pearson reports £2.6bn loss for the year

Pearson has reported a massive pre-tax loss for the year of £2.6bn, including a goodwill impairment, following the challenges it has been facing in the US education market. The company, which in January delivered its fifth profit warning in four years, also reported a sharp rise in debt to... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bargain hunters strike book bonanza on opening day of City Library sale

When Palmerston North City Library staff arrived at work on Friday morning, the queue for the first day of the three-day book sale had already formed. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Little Free Library Design Competition Announces International Winners

Some whimsical, some outlandish, more than 300 concepts arrived when Chronicle Books and Little Free Library opened a competition for designs. The post Little Free Library Design Competition Announces International Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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West Berkshire to axe half its library staff

West Berkshire Council has voted to axe almost half of its library staff, with volunteers expected to fill the vacancies, Newbury Today has reported. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graeme Macrae Burnet backs campaign against Scottish library cuts

Man Booker shortlisted author Graeme Macrae Burnet has backed a national campaign against Scottish library cuts, launching today (14th February). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Milo Yiannopoulos publication pushed back three months

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AWP 2017: Keynoter Azar Nafisi Urges Writers to Resist Tyranny

AWP 2017's keynote speaker, Azar Nafisi, the author of 'Reading Lolita in Tehran,' blasted President Trump in a fiery presentation and urged writers to use their imaginations to resist the tyranny of the Trump administration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mauri urges IPG publishers to 'treat time like money'

Publishers need to “update their mindsets, ways of thinking and business models" and "treat time like money" in order to survive and thrive, innovation expert Terence Mauri has said in a keynote speech at the IPG spring conference. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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