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Let the Metadata Wars Begin

Two giants in the library technology market move the battle over who controls library catalog records to court.

  • By Todd A Carpenter
  • Jun 22, 2022
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APCs and Competition: What Shulenberger Got Wrong

Would a systemwide “flip” to open access by means of universal article-processing charges work? David Shulenberger argues that it would not, and he may be right — but not for the reasons he gives.

  • By Rick Anderson
  • Oct 3, 2016
  • 39 Comments

Six Mistakes Your Sales Reps Are Making

While your sales reps are doing a great job overall, here are six mistakes that can creep into their interactions with buyers.

  • By Rick Anderson
  • Dec 4, 2012
  • 28 Comments

What PubMed Central's Drag on Publisher Traffic Could Mean Financially

When you think through all the effects stealing traffic has on online publishing businesses, PubMed Central’s competitive presence looms large — whether you sell subscriptions, ads, or APCs.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Nov 12, 2012
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A Parable of Innovation in Publishing — A Mostly True Story

This is a parable of the role in innovation in publishing and makes the case that we should not criticize companies that try and fail to do new things.

  • By Joseph Esposito
  • May 3, 2011
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