Libraries in Derbyshire could see staffing reduced and opening hours slashed as the county... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Plus: Barnes and Noble got hacked, Zoom adds real end-to-end encryption, and more of the week's top security news. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2020-10-17 13:00:00 UTC ]
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We’re talking bulk bookmarks, cheap bookmarks, and easy DIY library bookmarks that librarians can make for patrons or book club members. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-10-16 10:32:00 UTC ]
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In the wake of the pandemic, can publishers and libraries finally hash out their differences? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This librarian has seen some truly creative ideas for how libraries hype books virtually, and she's here to share the wealth. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-10-05 10:30:00 UTC ]
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The Victoria & Albert Museum is closing its dedicated bookshop and making 103 roles redundant across its retail and visitor experience teams as the Covid-19 crisis hits its finances. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-05 09:58:53 UTC ]
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Libraries Week kicks off today (5th October), featuring behind the scenes looks at authors' bookshelves, a nationwide live reading of The Midnight Library by author Matt Haig (Canongate) and the launch of a Bonnier book club. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-05 05:45:33 UTC ]
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This year has brought a lot of things, and most of them have been bad. One good thing, though, is there has been quite been a lot of innovative, beautiful, and fascinating book cover design, including, I’ve recently noticed, a book cover trend that I’d like to call “enormous pink lady faces.” In... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-10-01 15:33:42 UTC ]
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Checkouts of digital books from a popular service are up 52 percent since March. Publishers say their easy availability hurts sales. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2020-10-01 11:00:00 UTC ]
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As Houghton Mifflin Harcourt shifts more of its education publishing business to the creation of digital products, the company said it has implemented a restructuring program that will cut its workforce by 22% in order to save between $95 million to $100 million annually. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Wesley Barnes sued by resort owner after posting negative comments on TripadvisorAn American man is facing two years in prison in Thailand after posting negative online reviews of a hotel resort.The Sea View Resort in Koh Chang accused Wesley Barnes of “a slanderous campaign” over the reviews,... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-09-29 12:25:01 UTC ]
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A new monthly book club and greater outreach to public and school libraries are among the World Book Day plans for 2021, the charity’s c.e.o. has revealed at this year’s Bookseller Children’s Conference. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-28 19:52:05 UTC ]
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Ingram has announced that Darragh Deering has been promoted to senior manager, sales and client services, for its distribution channel Lightning Source. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-28 05:02:14 UTC ]
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The London Library has started offering e-book loans to its members for the first time in a partnership with OverDrive. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-28 00:23:57 UTC ]
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In seeking to end support for ALA, some library board members at the Medina County District Library in Ohio complained that the organization's support for racial and social justice issues was too politically partisan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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As the national library of the United Kingdom, the British Library’s mission is to make our intellectual heritage accessible to everyone, for research, inspiration and enjoyment. This means making our own buildings and online offers engaging for everyone, as well as working in partnership... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-24 13:05:14 UTC ]
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With a shift to online resources well underway, “the most trusted civic institutions” are in a good position to deal with the changing future. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-09-24 09:00:14 UTC ]
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“They’re all on Kindle. Although I have to admit as a first-time author, when the hardcover book arrived, it felt really good to hold in my hands.” Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-09-24 09:00:04 UTC ]
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Plans to move Guildhall Library's vast collections to the London Metropolitan Archive as part of a consolidation of services have been put on hold pending a consultation and more detailed plans. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-23 04:55:30 UTC ]
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DC Comics announced that DC Universe, a video on demand streaming service offering DC films, TV shows, comics, and online community, will be transformed into a digital comics subscription service in January 2021. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A reader on saying goodbye not only to the books she can't bring on the next phase of her journey, but to her roomie, her sister. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-09-15 10:35:00 UTC ]
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