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2017 Year-in-Review: The Business of Publishing
The speed of technological development at the beginning of the 21st century has outpaced our human ability to absorb the change. We have landed in a new world and have barely begun to explore it.
2017 Year-in-Review: Gender & Diversity In the News
Responsible executives recognize a duty to denounce unacceptable conduct. There is also a responsibility to welcome diversity and difference in the workplace
US Libraries Faced Up to Challenges in 2017
One thing Trump has done for members of the library community is to focus them; the challenge for 2018 will be to retain that focus
Pro-Digital & Pro-Copyright
There is huge value in the curation and the discovery of important information. And there’s a gap in terms of how that is then turned into a commercial model.
How Conyers Exit Impacts Copyright Reform Efforts
A retirement in Congress may mean an end to chances for copyright reform any time soon.
Manga Translates Infringement
In the ’90s, scanlation was still a fan passion project. At some point, that changed. The scanlation sites became more about piracy. And they just don’t care.
Black Friday Blues for Books
Despite sales flagging over the holiday week, it’s not all bad news for books
Best of BTB: From Page To Screen
How much will we continue to read, and how much will reading continue to matter?
The Public Library in a Disruptive Age
Why libraries still matter in a world of smartphones and what can be done to ensure their survival.
National Book Awards Has High Watt Star Power
The 68th National Book Awards were held Wednesday at Cipriani New York; the parade of glitterati included actress Anne Hathaway and former President Bill Clinton—now one of a family of three bestselling authors.