CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals, has called for planned cuts to the National Library of Wales to be abandoned, ahead of a debate in the Senedd today (3rd February). Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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Written By: Caroline Horn Publication Date: Fri, 28/10/2011 - 08:10 Author Nick Hornby wants to establish a national network of story centres for children, following a successful first year for the Ministry of Stories in Hoxton, London, which Hornby co-founded with Lucy Macnab and Ben Payne.... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2011-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the Internet age, theres been no shortage of talk about the future of libraries, and much speculation about where libraries fit in the increasingly digital-rich media market for American consumers. Now, there is data. This month Library Journal released the first issue of a quarterly... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Wed, 26/10/2011 - 09:15 Secretary of state Jeremy Hunt will be presented with a petition of more than 12,000 signatures tomorrow (27th October), demanding he intervenes to reverse the closure of six libraries in Brent, north London. Hunt has remained... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 24/10/2011 - 08:30 Library campaigners from across the country vowed to work together to put pressure on government, at a pioneering day conference held in London on Saturday (22nd October). Meanwhile, speaking at the event, author Philip... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Mon, 24/10/2011 - 09:25 Educational publishers have been accused of not providing enough support to help independent bookshops stay on the high street, as owners call for more discounts. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 24/10/2011 - 08:15 Publisher Bloomsbury has organised a series of author events at Kensington Central Library for the first months of 2012. The Bloomsbury Season will see events with Anna Reid and Lady Antonia Fraser held in January, with Man... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Mon, 24/10/2011 - 08:25 Educational publishers have been accused of not providing enough support to help independent bookshops stay on the high street, as owners call for more discounts. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Releasing a book on one of the worlds largest publishing marketplaces could help your company. Here's a quick guide to the basics of self-publishing. Continue reading at PC World
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Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Wed, 19/10/2011 - 10:00 Lawyers acting for Brent's library campaigners have been granted an injunction to prevent further dismantling to the six libraries closed by Brent council. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Lauren Myracle, the author of Shine, withdrew from the shortlist for the National Book Awards on Monday, soon after she was mistakenly named a finalist by the National Book Foundation. Continue reading at The New York Times
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Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Tue, 18/10/2011 - 08:00 Fantasy childrens author Catherine Fisher will be officially named Wales first Young Peoples Poet Laureate later today (18th October). The Newport writer will be given the title by Literature Wales, which was established in... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 18/10/2011 - 09:56 The British Library is reinstating its link to Amazon on online catalogue records, after briefly removing the feature last week in response to criticism from leading booksellers. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 18/10/2011 - 17:21 Brent library campaigners have been given permission to appeal against the judicial review decision made against them in the High Court by Mr Justice Ouseley last week. The case will be heard in the court of appeal as an... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 17/10/2011 - 10:14 Camden library campaigners have become the latest group to apply for judicial review over library closures. The Camden Public Library User Group has instructed solicitors Bindmans to lodge an application for judicial review,... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 17/10/2011 - 14:25 Literary agent Geraldine Cooke is calling on members of the book trade with links to Brent to join demonstrators in their vigils outside the north London borough's closed libraries. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 17/10/2011 - 14:25 Literary agent Geraldine Cook is calling on members of the book trade with links to Brent to join demonstrators in their vigils outside the north London borough's closed libraries. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Fri, 14/10/2011 - 09:27 read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
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The announcement of the nominees for the 2011 National Book Awards had an extra dose of drama this year as the National Book Foundation added a sixth selection to the Young Peoples Literature category after the original broadcast over Oregon Public Broadcastings program Think Out Loud had only... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Thu, 13/10/2011 - 16:12 Around 50 demonstrators, including women with children, are gathering outside Kensal Rise library in Brent this afternoon (13th October) as workmen prepare to board up the door and windows. The library was closed this... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 11/10/2011 - 08:48 Judgement will be given in the judicial review case into Brent library closures on Thursday (13th October). The judge, Mr Justice Ouseley, will deliver his verdict in the High Court on Thursday morning. The ruling will be the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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