American Libraries Magazine

Rebecca T. Miller, editor-in-chief of School Library Journal, is now at the helm of both LJ and SLJ.
In a June 10 statement, Library Journal announced that Rebecca Miller, editor-in-chief of School Library Journal, has taken over as editorial director of Library Journals (LJS), effec
Posted June 11, 2013 | Comments: 0
ALA President Maureen Sullivan at the Book Expo of America booth shared by Califa and Douglas County (Colo.)  Libraries. Photo by Alan S. Inouye
As previously reported, ALA President Maureen Sullivan participated on the panel “E-books from Libraries: Good for Authors?” at the 2013 Book Expo America in New York.
Posted June 5, 2013 | Comments: 0
Ebooks: What's Next
Come learn about ALA ebook activities and plans from the leadership of ALA’s Digital Content and Libraries Working Group (DCWG) on June 29 during the ALA Annual Conference (1–2:30 p.m., at McCormick Place S502.
Posted May 30, 2013 | Comments: 0
The Digital Content and Libraries Working Group continues to explore issues related to the Big Six publishers and library purchasing, licensing, and lending of their ebooks. Even for those of us actively trying to follow developments, there is plenty to be confused about.
Posted May 30, 2013 | Comments: 0
Cover of the June 2013 <em>American Libraries</em> Digital Supplement
Digital Content: What’s Next, the third supplement on ebooks and digital content from American Libraries, is now available.
Posted May 22, 2013 | Comments: 0
Random House Summer Sampler logo
This summer, Random House is reaching out to libraries with an ebook preview sampler that offers chapters from nine books by new authors. This is wonderful recognition of the vital role that libraries play in building an audience for emerging authors. And yet, I have a couple of bits of constructive criticism.
Posted May 22, 2013 | Comments: 0
Steve Jobs with his ubiquitous iPhone
A recently released email from Steve Jobs to James Murdoch of News Corporation, which owns HarperCollins, shows just how involved the late Apple executive was in developing the agency model and increasing ebook prices. Interpretation of the email varies widely, however.
Posted May 17, 2013 | Comments: 0
Chicago, IL (5/16/2013) – The American Library Association (ALA) and UMB CardPartner (cardpartner.com) have launched The American Library Association affinity Visa®Platinum Rewards credit card, expanding its Affinity/MVP Programs for ALA members.
Posted May 17, 2013 | Comments: 0
Skip Prichard, the next president and CEO of OCLC
Skip Prichard has been named the next president and CEO of OCLC effective July 1, the firm announced May 16. He will succeed Jay Jordan, who will retire on June 30 after 15 years at the helm of OCLC.
Posted May 16, 2013 | Comments: 0
Going to Book Expo America, May 29–June 1 in New York? If so, come join ALA President Maureen Sullivan at two events:
Posted May 15, 2013 | Comments: 0