The plan, which was unanimously approved by the NYPL board, will mean a 20% increase in public space for research, exhibitions, and educational programs. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Last year’s inaugural national Independent Bookstore Day, which coincided with Free Comic Book Day on May 2, was a huge success. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German authorities Friday launched a manhunt for several suspects who officials believe planned suicide bombings at rail stations, as full rail transportation service in Munich resumed after being temporarily shut down as a safety precaution on New Year’s Eve. Bavaria state Interior Minister... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-01-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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There are still some people who believe it's better to give than receive. And thousands of them joined together this week to raise $1 million for Syrian refugees in just 31 hours, through a donation drive arranged by five bestselling authors. The Compassion Collective, comprised of writers Cheryl... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-12-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tastemade has had quite a year. The company, known for its quirky short-form videos about food, travel and lifestyle topics, hit the 100 million monthly active users mark, with more than 1 billion monthly views. On Facebook alone, Tastemade grew its audience from around 100,000 fans to more... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2015-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new nationwide library campaign will hold the government to account over its legal responsibilities towards libraries and has called on local authorities to put all changes to library services on hold or risk breaching the law. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scottish authors Val McDermid and Ian Rankin have expressed their anger at Fife council’s plans to close 16 libraries. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Francesca Best has acquired three "gritty" historical saga novels by a debut author as her first acquisition for Transworld. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books-A-Million has officially completed the purchase of the retailer by executive chairman Clyde Anderson and members of the Anderson family. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nonesuch Books & Cards, along with its second location in South Portland, have sold 1,000 copies of the Swedish paperback, making the novel the store's top seller since its May release. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In a new ebook, Knowledge@Wharton reports on how massive open online courses are helping professionals to meet their career goals. Continue reading at Knowledge@Wharton
[ Knowledge@Wharton | 2015-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At a special meeting held Tuesday afternoon, shareholders of Books-A-Million voted overwhelmingly to accept the $3.25 per share offer from the Anderson family to buy all the shares in the retailer that they didn’t already own. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Booksellers are rolling out their Christmas advertising, with chains divided between emphasising the power of giving a book as a gift and recommending individual compelling titles. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We take a look back at some of the library stories that captivated the publishing world in 2015, and a look ahead at what they portend for 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Effective January 1, 2016, all Penguin ebooks purchased by libraries after January 1 will be licensed on a perpetual access model. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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According to the National Retail Federation, more than 151 million people shopped in stores and/or online over Thanksgiving weekend. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On Snapchat's Discover feature, users get quick app access to a wide variety of mobile video channels from the likes of CNN, Vice, Buzzfeed and a dozen other media brands. Starting Friday, U.S. users get an option just for the holidays.Online publishing and retail start-up Brit + Co will deliver... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Only 25% of library patrons borrowed an ebook in the past year, according to the latest BISG survey. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Led by adult coloring books, third quarter sales at Books-A-Million rose 0.4%, but the loss increased to $7.1 million from $6.9 million in last year's third period. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan and Orkney Library & Archive have joined forces to launch a new joint reading initiative, The Hurricane Book Club. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dosdoce, Bookwire and Publishing Perspectives are offering an exclusive ebook licensing guide for global public libraries and publishers. The post Free Guide to Ebook Licensing for Public Libraries and Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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