Transforming the digital offer for public libraries

As the national library of the United Kingdom, the British Library’s mission is to make our intellectual heritage accessible to everyone, for research, inspiration and enjoyment.  This means making our own buildings and online offers engaging for everyone, as well as working in partnership across the library sector.   Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google Chairman Advocates 'Digital Fund' for UK Newspapers

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[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Digital publishing first' for Stephen King

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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French author survey: digital still not a factor

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The FT Has “Crossed Over” to Become a Digital Business — but Can Anyone Else Replicate that Feat?

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[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wiley announces 'Digital Classroom'

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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RH US alters controversial terms for digital lists

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary Magazines Adapt to the Digital Age

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Bookshop Windows Can Support Digital Promotion Campaigns

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Media Week | 2013-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Folio Magazine | 2013-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Folio Magazine | 2013-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Writers condemn "obscene" Scottish library closures

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ PC World | 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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