Jarvis attacks government for ‘ignoring’ library campaigners

Shadow culture minister Dan Jarvis has spoken out about local library campaigns, criticising the... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Hay Festival Archive to British Library; Cengage Fights Counterfeit Course Materials

British Library officials say the Hay Archive comprises its largest acquisition of literary recordings. And Cengage announces new anti-piracy efforts. The post Industry Notes: Hay Festival Archive to British Library; Cengage Fights Counterfeit Course Materials appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Your next trip to the library could include an Oculus Rift

Public libraries aren't just for books anymore. These days, you can grab an ebook, movie or video game (not to mention learn how to code) at your local branch with nothing more than a free library card. Libraries are also the last bastion of interne... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2017-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Philippa Gregory to open North Yorkshire library

Historical author Philippa Gregory is to open a newly launched community library in North Yorkshire later this month. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Redmayne condemns terror attack close to HarperCollins' HQ

HarperCollins chief executive Charlie Redmayne has condemned the terrorist attack near London Bridge next to its headquarters, which killed seven people and injured 48. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YouTube Kids Launches #ReadAlong Campaign to Encourage Kids to Read

YouTube Kids partnered with global book publishers HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and National Geographic Kids to launch a global initiative called #ReadAlong month. Taking place throughout the month of June, the program is designed to help young viewers learn to... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘It doesn’t negate the negatives:’ Facebook’s Instant Articles update ignores revenue issues

Facebook has enhanced its SDK so publishers can design once and post articles across IA, Google AMP and Apple News, but this doesn't address publishers' main concerns of driving revenue. The post ‘It doesn’t negate the negatives:’ Facebook’s Instant Articles update ignores revenue issues... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Leading writers to take up residencies in London libraries

Leading writers Irenosen Okojie, Courttia Newland, Bidisha, and Alex Wheatle MBE are to take up residencies in London libraries as part of a new literary initiative. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hay Festival bolsters security following Manchester Arena attack

Hay Festival is stepping up its security following the attack on Manchester Arena this week. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2017: How Baker & Taylor Is Helping Public and School Libraries Work Better Together

Stop by the PW BookExpo Librarians’ Lounge (Booth 875) to speak with Baker & Taylor representatives, who will be om hand throughout BookExpo. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Manchester publishers 'shocked and sombre' after Arena attack

Manchester-based independent presses have spoken of their sombre mood following the suicide bombing at Manchester Arena last night, as the literary community expressed solidarity with the victims and their families on social media. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NEH Chair Resigns as Trump Renews Bid to Eliminate Arts, Library Funding

The president's latest budget proposal once again seeks to terminate the NEH, NEA, and virtually all federal library funding. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook blocks Pulitzer-winning reporter over Malta government exposé

Temporary censorship of Matthew Caruana Galizia – who worked on the Panama Papers – raises concern over Facebook’s power to shape the newsFacebook has censored a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist for publishing a series of posts alleging corruption by the prime minister of Malta and his... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hay Festival helps to fund town's library in 'short-term fix'

The Hay Festival has agreed to continue to fund part of Hay-on-Wye Library’s operating costs offering a “short-term fix for a long-term problem". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Major Companies Expand Effort to Support Federal Library Funding

The Corporate Committee for Library Investment expands an effort that began last week with a letter to Congress from eight publishers and library vendors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kogan Page buy cyber attacks books

Kogan Page has bought two books about cyber attacks from a former Guardian editor and a professor. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four libraries in South Tyneside under threat

Four libraries in South Tyneside are at risk of closure if community groups are unable to come forward to run them. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comics, the King of Libraries

Demand for graphic novels and comics keeps growing in libraries, as patrons are asking for both in print as well as in digital formats. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2017: Welcome to the Library

For librarians, BookExpo has become the best place to really connect with publishers, books, and authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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African Book Trust Raise Funds for South Africa’s Library Collections

With a goal of getting South African authors' work to the country's readers, the African Book Trust is working to donate bookjs to library collections. The post African Book Trust Raise Funds for South Africa’s Library Collections appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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