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LibrariesThe Week in Libraries: November 17, 2017
In this week's roundup: NYPL's second chance; Copyright reform questions as Bob Goodlatte announces retirement; and is the world's coolest new library in China?
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LibrariesWhy Cleveland’s A-W Award is One of the Most Important Honors in American Letters
Established in 1935, the A-W Awards are only American book prize to focus on works that address racism and diversity.
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LibrariesNYPL Unveils $317 Million Master Plan for Historic Main Library
The plan, which was unanimously approved by the NYPL board, will mean a 20% increase in public space for research, exhibitions, and educational programs.
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LibrariesThe Week in Libraries: November 10, 2017
Among this week's headlines: libraries at the ballot box; Carla Hayden's big week; and a potential "reckoning" for scholarly publishing.
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LibrariesStrengthening the Role of School Librarian: PW Talks with Steven Yates
The AASL president shares his enthusiasm for this weekend's National Conference, and his vision for the organization.
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LibrariesAASL 2017: Making the Most of AASL
We asked librarians and exhibitors heading to this year's American Association of School Librarians National Conference, which runs November 9–11 in Phoenix, what they plan to accomplish at the show and why they find it valuable.
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LibrariesThe Week in Libraries: November 3, 2017
In this week’s roundup, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden kicks off OCLC’s first independently held America’s Regional Council meeting; Stephen Hawking shares his views on open access, and ALA and Google announce the winners of Libraries Ready to Code grants.
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LibrariesBiblioBoard, PW Team Up to Support 'Popup Picks' Library Reading Program
The program will officially kick off on November 7, with a collection of geolocated, unlimited-use e-books selected by librarians and editorial partners, including Publishers Weekly.
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LibrariesReadersFirst Survey: How Can We Improve Library E-books?
What would you like to see happen next in the library e-book market? Take the ReadersFirst survey and have your voice heard.
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Frankfurt Book FairFrankfurt Book Fair 2017: Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle's Full Remarks
The head of Penguin Random House explains his belief that the global book business is doing better today than at any point in the last 50 years.
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LibrariesWhen a Librarian Travels...
PW library columnist Sari Feldman reflects on one of her favorite bookstores: the Bookworm Bookshop & Cafe in Thurles, Ireland.
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CopyrightFrankfurt Book Fair 2017: It’s Time to Fix Fair Dealing in Canada
Demand for Canadian educational content remains high, however the ongoing supply of Canadian learning resources remains uncertain after a 2012 change to copyright law.
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CopyrightFrankfurt Book Fair 2017: Concern that Canadian Copyright Disaster Could Spread
The 2012 Copyright Modernization Act in Canada has been a disaster for Canadian educational publishers. But concern over the law’s effects, observers say, is not limited to Canada.
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Frankfurt Book FairFrankfurt Book Fair 2017: Macron, Merkel Speak of a Europe United by Culture
The two leaders touched on not only the power of culture to hold Europe together, but also on some issues within the publishing industry, including copyright and digitization.
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Frankfurt Book FairThe 'Paper Rebellion': PW Talks with Franklin Foer
In his new book, 'World Without Mind: The Existential Threat of Big Tech', former New Republic editor Franklin Foer offers a powerful critique of Silicon Valley.
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LibrariesALA Launches ‘Policy Corps’ Initiative
The program will tap expertise from within the library community to work on policy initiatives that affect libraries.
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CopyrightALA Honors Jonathan Band with 2017 L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award
Band, a copyright attorney and an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law School, is a longtime advisor and representative for the library community.
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Frankfurt Book FairFrankfurt Book Fair 2017 Preview
Organizers say the 2017 Frankfurt Book Fair “will be remembered as a year that set the course at many levels—both in politics and in economic and social contexts.”
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LibrariesALA Names Feldman, Peha OITP Senior Fellows
As senior fellows, Feldman and Peha will provide “strategic advice” to the ALA on a variety of policy initiatives.
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CopyrightKinderGuides Copyright Case Ends, Appeal Unlikely
The closely watched case is now closed after the plaintiffs dropped the claim of willful infringement. Moppet Books, meanwhile, said they are unlikely to appeal the summary judgment in the case.



