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iAnnotate — Whatever Happened to the Web as an Annotation System?
A meeting about annotation services and software shows how new tools may be on the horizon, and reminds us that our audiences are likely to be the heaviest users once these emerge. Continue reading
The Law of Unintended Consequences Pays a Visit to the OSTP
The recent policy promulgated by the Office of Science and Technology Policy is likely to have the unintended consequence of putting further budgetary pressure on libraries. Continue reading
The Digital Public Library of America Has Arrived
The Digital Public Library of America has launched, and it is an impressive achievement that is bound to grow over the coming years. Continue reading
Stick to Your Ribs: The Library With No Books In It
Editor’s Note: This post is being republished to coincide with the launch of the Digital Public Library. Continue reading
Interview with Michael Bierut — Typography, Modern Applications, and Timeless Communication Challenges
An interview with designer Michael Bierut, about the history of typography, its current manifestations, the power of habituation, and why Parma matters. Continue reading
What the Heck Does a Book Cost?
The sheer number of new marketing programs for books makes it hard to determine just how much a book costs. This post details all the factors involved with pricing. Continue reading
Library Group Reveals Failed Plans for Free Romance Site — eLove
A library group reveals that its plans to launch an open access romance portal have fallen through. Continue reading
The Fall and Rise of Market Segmentation
Recent court rulings concerning copyright have put an end to traditional market segmentation practices, but new forms of segmentation will arise based on the analysis of data about individuals. Continue reading
Book Review — “Academic and Professional Publishing”
A new book for scholarly publishers updates a classic, and shows just how diverse, interesting, and promising scholarly publishing has become. Continue reading
Stick to Your Ribs: Skeuomorphic Publishing — How to Fit a Square Peg Into a Round Hole
Digital publishing continues to borrow its shape from its predecessors in print. Truly creative individuals are necessary to work with new media on their own terms. Continue reading
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