Libraries in Derbyshire could see staffing reduced and opening hours slashed as the county... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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Among the week's headlines: the pressure keeps mounting on Macmillan following its library e-book embargo; a backlash follows after a group of Florida elected officials politicizes the library's New York Times subcription; and an update on the Library of Congress modernization efforts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House UK has extended its lease on its Grantham Book Services distribution site until 2029. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-06 13:00:30 UTC ]
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Libraries do so much for so many, but what about the economic evidence of these benefits? Learn about the return on investment of libraries. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-11-06 11:39:24 UTC ]
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Poet Laureate Simon Armitage will embark on a ten-year tour of libraries across the UK, starting in 2020. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-06 08:57:35 UTC ]
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On Monday, just days after the publisher's controversial embargo on new release e-books in libraries went into effect, Macmillan CEO John Sargent met with a group of state librarians, fleshing out his belief that new release e-books in libraries hurt the publisher's revenues. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, is leading a campaign calling for politicians to make local libraries a big election issue. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-05 17:51:40 UTC ]
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The bullpen of the 1993 San Diego Padres Citrus County Commission (pictured above) has denied funding to county libraries for digital subscriptions to the New York Times. Led by left-handed middle-reliever area man Scott Carnahan, the commission (comprised of Scott, Jeff, Ron, Jimmie, and Brian)... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-11-05 16:08:55 UTC ]
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A Warning, by an anonymous senior official who wrote about ‘the Resistance’ last year, has been warned that publication could breach confidentiality rulesThe US Department of Justice (DoJ) has warned the senior Trump administration official who is about to publish an exposé of the current... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2019-11-05 13:15:37 UTC ]
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This collection of 59 thoughtful and charming quotes about libraries and librarians will lift and inspire you to grab your library card. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-11-04 11:35:52 UTC ]
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An awesome daily roundup of the most interesting bookish links from around the web. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-11-03 11:30:57 UTC ]
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Among the week's headlines: Macmillan CEO John Sargent writes to librarians; more libraries announce boycotts of Macmillan e-books as the publisher's embargo begins; and why being a whistleblower doesn't pay. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A group of US libraries plan to boycott Macmillan over its controversial new e-book lending policy, suspending purchases of digital copies from the publisher. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-01 03:15:48 UTC ]
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Take a peek at the most popular books in libraries during the third quarter of 2019, courtesy of Panorama Picks. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-10-30 10:35:21 UTC ]
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In an open letter to librarians published this week, Macmillan CEO John Sargent struck a somewhat conciliatory note over the issue of embargoing e-books to libraries, but his message remains unchanged: library lending of e-books pose a problem. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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BookLife, Publishers Weekly's website and monthly supplement dedicated to self-publishing, has launched BookLife Reviews, a paid reviews service open exclusively to self-published authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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After Little Free Library, the Wisconsin nonprofit launched 10 years ago by the late Todd Bol, recently applied for three trademarks, Bol's family called foul, claiming that the literacy organization is dishonoring Bol's legacy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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You might not have to scramble to find pictures for your next company presentation. Microsoft Word and PowerPoint now have direct access to Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries that store everything from company logos to font styles. In other words, you... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2019-10-28 13:00:00 UTC ]
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A curious account popped up in my Instagram feed this past August that put my ideas about the limits of lending libraries to the test. The account, @tlacuilobiblioteca, which advertises itself as a public lending library, announced a slate of obscure titles in Spanish and English up for grabs in... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-10-28 08:47:50 UTC ]
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Two American librarians reflect on their experience working with their colleagues in the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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