Russian State Libraries’ Consolidation Program Moves Forward Amid Staff Shakeups

More than two years into its controversial plan for library system consolidations, staff leadership shakeups at Russia's leading state libraries are part of a plan to eventually streamline and digitally network libraries across the country. The post Russian State Libraries’ Consolidation Program Moves Forward Amid Staff Shakeups appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]

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T Magazine, Trusted Media Brands Staff Up | People on the Move

Foreign Policy taps a new editor-in-chief, Refinery29 names a senior fashion editor, and more… The post T Magazine, Trusted Media Brands Staff Up | People on the Move appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Moppet Books Moves Forward With KinderGuides Line

In spite of a ruling in which the publisher was held liable for nine counts of copyright infringement, the Los Angeles–based press will launch a new line of books this October. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Words Move’: Germany’s Guest of Honor Program Opens at Warsaw Book Fair

Themed on the concept of words' power to have impact, the German Guest of Honor program has opened at Warsaw Book Fair, and continues this weekend. The post ‘Words Move’: Germany’s Guest of Honor Program Opens at Warsaw Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sixty of Bromley's library staff to strike in April

Around 60 members of library staff in Bromley are to stage a week-long strike as part of a campaign to prevent Bromley council from privatising local libraries. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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West Berkshire to axe half its library staff

West Berkshire Council has voted to axe almost half of its library staff, with volunteers expected to fill the vacancies, Newbury Today has reported. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Taking Risks and Moving Forward: Lessons From AMMC 2017

Technology, quality content, and risk-taking were the top lessons from this year's American Magazine Media Conference. The post Taking Risks and Moving Forward: Lessons From AMMC 2017 appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wayne State University Press Celebrates 75 Years, Successful Trade Program

An expanded trade publishing program has paid off well for Wayne State University Press. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SIBA 2016: Attendance Jumps Amid Debate to Move the Show to Spring

Attendance at SIBA's September 16-18 show was up 25% over 2015 and one of the main topics of conversation was the plan to move the event to the spring in 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Coventry’s libraries may move online

A proposal put forward by Coventry City Council could see library users go online to order books and collect them from local community centres. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Petition launched against moving Muswell Hill library

A petition against Haringey Council’s proposals to move the library on Muswell Hill to a different site has garnered the support of more than 2,000 signatures in three days. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Alltimes moves to Hachette amid changes to children's division

Ruth Alltimes is moving from HarperCollins to become m.d publisher of three arms of the Hachette Children’s Group to help spearhead the company’s “ambitious plans for growth”.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vaizey: Volunteers should not replace library staff

The use of volunteers in libraries is a “win-win” situation but they should not replace paid staff, culture minister Ed Vaizey has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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South African education lists fear state publishing move

Educational publishers in South Africa are meeting with the National Department of Basic Education this week in a bid to allay fears over a potential move towards state publishing that trade figures believe would “totally decimate” the industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Over 70 library staff take redundancy in Hampshire

Many public sector workers, including 74 library staff, have agreed to take voluntary redundancy as Hampshire County Council looks to save £98m. Around £2.7m worth of savings across a range of departments at the council will be made after employees have chosen to take redundancy, reported... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bay Area Spotlight 2015: Bay Area Libraries Look Forward

In the Bay Area, where technology reigns, libraries are rebranding themselves as 21st-century centers of information while staying true to their roots as community centers that provide people with access to resources, programming, and services. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Devon confirms mutual move for libraries

Devon will become the latest authority to move its library over to a new community-owned mutual organisation. Councillors approved the plans at a cabinet meeting yesterday (11th March), following in the footsteps of other councils, including Suffolk and the City of York. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Over half Staffs libraries to be volunteer-run

Staffordshire has confirmed plans which will see more than half of its libraries passed to volunteers. The county council's cabinet approved plans today (18th February) that will see only 20 of the county's 43 libraries remain managed and staffed by the council, while the rest will be... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Top Bloomberg Pursuits Editors Leave Abruptly Amid Shakeup

The two top editors at Bloomberg Pursuits, the luxury personal finance magazine from Bloomberg LP, left the company on Wednesday.   Ted Moncrieff, the editor of Bloomberg Pursuits, had joined the magazine in December 2012. He  worked for Co ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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3M Library, B&N Offer Nook Lending Program

3M Library Systems is partnering with Barnes & Noble to allow library systems to purchase the Nook GlowLight e-readers directly from the retailer to lend to their patrons. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Moving Forward: Canadian Publishing 2014

Every book and publishing venture requires some kind of a leap of faith, but this year Canadian publishers are investing more than ever in new efforts to reach out to readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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