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Ithaka Report: Amazon Second Place Vendor, University Press Presence Declines

Ithaka Report: Amazon Second Place Vendor, University Press Presence Declines
Lisa Peet,  Feb 19, 2019
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The most recent report from Ithaka S+R, on Library Acquisition Patterns, examines book purchasing data gathered from academic libraries between fiscal years 2014 through 2017 in an effort to discern current acquisition trends. Takeaways include a declining university press presence, continued strong representation in humanities titles, and Amazon not leading the vendor pack by a wide margin.

Library Promo Boosts Sales for Debut Memoir

Library Promo Boosts Sales for Debut Memoir
Matt Enis,  Dec 06, 2018
The Panorama Project—a multiyear library and publishing industry initiative focused on researching the impact that libraries have on book and author discovery, brand development, and retail sales—released its first report last week, indicating that a recent, national library promotion led to a significant sales increase for the promoted title.
Organizing for Inclusion in Scholarly Publishing | Peer to Peer Review

Organizing for Inclusion in Scholarly Publishing | Peer to Peer Review
Alice Meadows, Lori Carlin, & Melanie Dolechek,  Nov 01, 2018
It’s no secret that scholarly publishing is overwhelmingly white; 83 percent, according to the Workplace Equity Project’s (WEP) recent survey. Nor that there is a dearth of women at the top—and that there is a very real gender pay gap.
Mapping the Journey
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Mapping the Journey
David Mucz & Céline Gareau-Brennan,  Oct 26, 2018
Engaging with customers, identifying touch points, and developing recommendations at Edmonton Public Library
First Things First

First Things First
April Witteveen,  Oct 18, 2018
Several librarians share how they approach reference and information literacy instruction across the spectrum of experience and create relationships that will benefit students throughout their postsecondary education.
IMLS Public Library Survey: Program Attendance, Collection Size, Digital Materials Up; Visits, Circ Down

IMLS Public Library Survey: Program Attendance, Collection Size, Digital Materials Up; Visits, Circ Down
Lisa Peet,  Aug 31, 2018
The Institute of Museum and Library Services issued its most recent Public Libraries Survey (PLS) Report on August 2, offering a look at public library use, financial health, staffing, and resources in the country’s 9,068 active public libraries in FY 2015.
Romance Writers Survey Reveals Long Way to Go on Inclusion

Romance Writers Survey Reveals Long Way to Go on Inclusion
Jennifer Rothschild,  Aug 22, 2018

As part of a broad range of initiatives and actions to address diversity, RWA released the results of its first diversity survey, conducted in April 2017, this June. About a quarter of RWA’s members responded, showing the membership to be largely white (86%), not Hispanic or Latinx (95%), heterosexual (88%), female (97%, of whom less than .1% were transgender), and nondisabled (79%).

ALA's American Dream Literacy Initiative | INFOdocket

ALA's American Dream Literacy Initiative | INFOdocket
Gary Price,  Jul 31, 2018

A newly released American Library Association (ALA) report marks the 10th anniversary of the American Dream Literacy Initiative and celebrates the many ways that participating public libraries have transformed lives.

The GPO’s Year of Change | Notable Government Documents 2017
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The GPO’s Year of Change | Notable Government Documents 2017
LJ Reviews,  May 15, 2018
This year's Notable Government Documents reflect what's going on in the world, with refugees and climate change looming large. The agency itself experienced a remarkable few months, with more in the offing.
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