Let’s get every child reading well by 2025!
The UK is the only country in the developed world where adults aged 55-65 have better core literacy skills than people aged 16-24.
Denmark launches new library ebook lending model
A new library ebook lending agreement has been created in Denmark.
Collective Rights Management: our new global report
A new IPA report explores how collective licensing schemes are evolving to fit the digital age, revealing how publishers stand to benefit.
IPA Global Fixed Book Price Report
The IPA is pleased to launch the Global Fixed Book Price Report.
Reading in the mobile era: new UNESCO report
A new UNESCO report, Reading in the Mobile Era, reveals the rapid growth in people who consider their mobile phone to be the most convenient, affordable and accessible reading portal.
IPA/PWC research highlights need for non-discriminatory, consistent tax regimes for printed and e-books
For the fourth consecutive year, the IPA and PricewaterhouseCoopers have carried out a global survey on the application of VAT on printed books and e-books.
Standing up for copyright: creative sector calls for balanced approach to rights and exceptions
The IPA, along with other creative sector organisations (IFRRO, FEP, Motion Picture Association, European Writers Council, International Federation of Journalists & more) have written to European Commission President José Barroso, highlighting the dangers of a proposed WIPO treaty on copyright exceptions for libraries and archives.
World Book & Copyright Day takes off around the globe
Since 1995, the 23rd of April (birth date of Shakespeare and Cervantes) has been designated by UNESCO as World Book & Copyright Day, with many events taking place to celebrate books, authors and reading.
Acquiring and licensing digital rights: BIEF research revals how practices are changing
The Bureau international de l’édition française (BIEF) has published new research into how digital rights are being acquired, and how translation rights for digital editions are being licensed, around the world.
Hungary nationalizes schoolbook market, spelling ruin for educational publishers
Hungary’s Parliament has adopted a law to nationalize the school textbook market. From 1st September 2014, a state-owned body will create and publish school books which will be provided free of charge to primary schools. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government justified the move by claiming that the current system has allowed publishers to generate huge profits through over-supplying schools with textbooks. From now on, only two books will be available per subject and class.