Jolly to succeed Brazier as BL's chief librarian

Liz Jolly has been named as the new chief librarian at The British Library, succeeding Caroline Brazier who is stepping down after 15 years in the role. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three Librarians Share Tips for Nurturing Early Literacy

Buddy programs, play, and story time are among the ways librarians help children engage with one another and their families. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nancy Dubuc exits A+E Networks to join Vice Media as chief executive

Nancy Dubuc has been named chief executive of Vice Media, the millennial-focused digital content company. Vice announced the appointment Tuesday, a day after Dubuc said she was leaving her role as chief of A+E Networks. Dubuc is succeeding Shane Smith, Vice’s freewheeling founder, who will become... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Isobel Hunter named new SCL chief executive

Isobel Hunter has been appointed as the first chief executive of the Society of Chief Librarians. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier’s interim chief exec seeks ‘sustainable future’

Bonnier Publishing’s acting chief executive has told The Bookseller he is working on a "new strategy" to ensure the company has a "sustainable future", after it emerged that the firm has been beset by profitability issues in recent years.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Modern Luxury Appoints New Editors-in-Chief | People on the Move

The New Inquiry's Rachel Rosenfelt joins The New Republic as its next publisher and VP, and more people on the move this week. The post Modern Luxury Appoints New Editors-in-Chief | People on the Move appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Clique co-founder Katherine Power on how to succeed in a new era of digital media

As one of the earliest style publishers to successfully marry editorial content to e-commerce, Clique Brands Inc. -- formerly Clique Media Group -- is focused on continuing to find new ways to use digital to strengthen this relationship. We caught up with co-founder Katherine Power to share some... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Settle to step down as Libraries Taskforce chief next month

The chief executive of the government’s Libraries Taskforce, Kathy Settle, is stepping down in March after three years in the role. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kremer succeeds Wise as AAA president

Lizzy Kremer of David Higham Associates has succeeded Gordon Wise of Curtis Brown as president of the Association of Authors' Agents (AAA). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Librarian jailed for stealing books

A librarian in Wales has been jailed after stealing books from her workplace and trying to sell them online. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CWA asks librarians to have a stab at Dagger nominations for 2018

Librarians have been invited to vote for the winner of the 'Dagger in the Library' 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Daunt wants to stay on as Waterstones chief after sale

James Daunt has said the process of selling Waterstones has resumed after Christmas, while expressing a desire to stay on as managing director of the chain retailer after the new owners come in. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Librarians Scrambling to Meet Demand for 'Fire and Fury'

Overwhelming demand for the book has generated wait lists that rival such all-time bestsellers as 'Harry Potter' and 'Fifty Shades of Gray.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nature editor-in-chief Campbell moves to Springer Nature

Sir Philip Campbell, who has been the editor-in-chief of scientific journal Nature for the past 22 years, is moving to a new role as editor-in-chief of Springer Nature. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Alberti to step down as chief financial officer at PRH US

Penguin Random House’s chief financial officer (CFO) in the US, Milena Alberti, is leaving the company at the end of this year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Radhika Jones to succeed Graydon Carter as Vanity Fair editor, sources say

New York Times reports appointment of own employee to Conde Nast titleSources tell Guardian Hollywood Reporter’s Janice Min among candidatesRadhika Jones, editorial director of the books department at the New York Times, will succeed Graydon Carter as editor of Vanity Fair, sources with... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The “How Does a Comic Book Librarian Work?” Transcript

This is a transcript of the Oct. 22 edition of Working. These transcripts are lightly edited and may contain errors. For the definitive record, consult the podcast. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Strengthening the Role of School Librarian: PW Talks with Steven Yates

The AASL president shares his enthusiasm for this weekend's National Conference, and his vision for the organization. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPA’s Chief Calls on Publishers To Be ‘Stewards of Truth’

In opening the Sharjah International Book Fair professional program, IPA president Michiel Kolman cites freedom of expression in 'a world of fake news.' The post IPA’s Chief Calls on Publishers To Be ‘Stewards of Truth’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tracy Behar Named Publisher, Editor-in-Chief of New Little, Brown Imprint

The new, as yet unnamed imprint at Little, Brown and Company will be devoted to health, lifestyle, psychology, and science, Little, Brown senior v-p and publisher Reagan Arthur has announced. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Does a Comic Book Librarian Work?

“Comics will break your heart,” the artist Jack Kirby once said. That may be true, but sometimes, as we’ve seen over the course of this season of Working, if you love them, the medium will love you back. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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