Publishing 'sleepwalking into oblivion' over library e-book lending barriers, says librarian

The book world is “sleepwalking into oblivion” if there are not changes to the terms under which e-books are made available to libraries, a chief librarian has warned. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-02 06:29:44 UTC ]

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Following Random House’s acquisition of Boom! Studios, the comics and graphic novel publisher’s digital catalog is no longer available for unlimited, simultaneous library access—a source of disappointment at digital platform Comics Plus. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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What libraries are getting rid of after Trump’s order to dismantle the IMLS

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Announcing the Winners of the 12th Annual Self-Published E-book Awards

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Bologna 2025: Expanding the Book Fair Tent

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair, scheduled from March 31 to April 3, will once again bring the book world to Italy as it continues to grow beyond its traditional remit focused on children’s books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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What Publishing Can Do About Trump: Preserve the Independence of Our Bookstores and Libraries

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