Library e-lending: we’re at a fork in the road, but with one dead end
Civic Agenda EU has published a comprehensive study of library e-lending schemes in Europe and North America, produced on behalf of various library associations. Despite the study leaning heavily towards the library perspective, it does provide important insight into which strategy is most likely to produce sustainable e-lending models.
IPA special report: The future of book fairs
Book fairs are publishing’s vital stimulant. They help publishers, agents, distributors and retailers do business, they attract media and public attention, and provide platforms for authors and innovators. Our latest special report explores how book fairs are evolving to suit the digital age.
IPA Congress: Publishing is changing, don’t get left behind!
The 30th IPA Congress in Bangkok takes place on March 24-26. Designed to educate publishers by connecting them with their peers, it brings together world-leading experts on digital publishing, copyright, licensing, educational publishing, piracy and much more. Book your place now!
Charlie Hebdo and the right to publish
South African political cartoonist Zapiro (aka Jonathan Shapiro) was the winner of the 2012 IPA Freedom to Publish Prize. In the wake of the January 7th attack on Charlie Hebdo, we spoke to him about growing threats to freedom of expression.
Research4Life: boosting access to research in developing countries
195 publishers have already signed up to Research4Life’s groundbreaking schemes to boost access to academic and peer-reviewed content in developing-world countries. We spoke to STM’s Richard Gedye about the project’s rapid growth and successes to date.