This presentation is designed for use when covering books in an introductory mass media course. Content includes early books, book types, types of readers, book industry, books clubs, authors, blockbuster syndrome and books by crooks
Selling more books online: Kieron SmithBookMachine
How good is your metadata? Helping readers find the content they want, in a well-organised way, is fundamental to selling more books online. There are set rules aimed at standardising how publishers, booksellers and others describe each book. Kieron Smith (Digital Director, Blackwells Bookshops) walked us through what we should be thinking about and what will ultimately lead to more online sales at BookMachine in Oxford last week. Here are his slides.
Reference Is Dead! Long Live Reference! The Future of Reference ServicesDon Boozer
Has Google made reference librarians obsolete? Is a golden age of librarianship being ushered in? Technology has had a democratizing effect on the availability of information, but what does this mean for reference services? The future of reference services has yet to be written, and there are both challenges as well as opportunities ahead. A panel of experts will confront these questions from a variety of perspectives including public and academic, front-line and administrative, and adult and young adult. Come and join this timely and thought-provoking discussion. - Presented at the Ohio Library Council Convention & Expo 2014
As a student at the University of York, you have access to amazing resources. View this presentation to find out about our 24hr opening, your free subscription to Office 365, the amazing Google Apps for Eduction, our Laptop Loans, 1200 study spaces in the library, and a whole lot of other stuff too.
Selling more books online: Kieron SmithBookMachine
How good is your metadata? Helping readers find the content they want, in a well-organised way, is fundamental to selling more books online. There are set rules aimed at standardising how publishers, booksellers and others describe each book. Kieron Smith (Digital Director, Blackwells Bookshops) walked us through what we should be thinking about and what will ultimately lead to more online sales at BookMachine in Oxford last week. Here are his slides.
Reference Is Dead! Long Live Reference! The Future of Reference ServicesDon Boozer
Has Google made reference librarians obsolete? Is a golden age of librarianship being ushered in? Technology has had a democratizing effect on the availability of information, but what does this mean for reference services? The future of reference services has yet to be written, and there are both challenges as well as opportunities ahead. A panel of experts will confront these questions from a variety of perspectives including public and academic, front-line and administrative, and adult and young adult. Come and join this timely and thought-provoking discussion. - Presented at the Ohio Library Council Convention & Expo 2014
As a student at the University of York, you have access to amazing resources. View this presentation to find out about our 24hr opening, your free subscription to Office 365, the amazing Google Apps for Eduction, our Laptop Loans, 1200 study spaces in the library, and a whole lot of other stuff too.
This presentation is for use when covering newspapers in an introductory mass media course. Includes early newspapers, yellow journalism, newspapers golden age, types of newspapers, newspaper diversity, impact of convergence on newspapers.
This presentation discusses the impact different types of media content have on society. Also covered are several media theories and studies that have been conducted over time.
This presentation is for use when covering magazines in an introductory mass media course. Includes early magazines, types of magazines, impact of magazine images, muckrakers, demassification.
This presentation is for use when covering media law in an introductory mass media course. Includes laws impacting the media, new laws, legal changes, definitions of laws, controversy, 1st amendment laws.
Masters in mass communication & media managementitft college
It will give the students an insight into the management business legal and financial aspects of media apart from imparting of mass communication like print, Electronic and other social media.
This presentation is for use when covering media ethics in an introductory mass media course. Includes media organization ethics, the need for ethics, types of ethics, ethical media examples.
This presentation is for use when covering newspapers in an introductory mass media course. Includes early newspapers, yellow journalism, newspapers golden age, types of newspapers, newspaper diversity, impact of convergence on newspapers.
This presentation discusses the impact different types of media content have on society. Also covered are several media theories and studies that have been conducted over time.
This presentation is for use when covering magazines in an introductory mass media course. Includes early magazines, types of magazines, impact of magazine images, muckrakers, demassification.
This presentation is for use when covering media law in an introductory mass media course. Includes laws impacting the media, new laws, legal changes, definitions of laws, controversy, 1st amendment laws.
Masters in mass communication & media managementitft college
It will give the students an insight into the management business legal and financial aspects of media apart from imparting of mass communication like print, Electronic and other social media.
This presentation is for use when covering media ethics in an introductory mass media course. Includes media organization ethics, the need for ethics, types of ethics, ethical media examples.
LIS 704: Ready Reference Instruction for Emily Post's EtiquetteKristen Gravelin
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How to get your work into print - Guaranteed!Glen Palmer
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How Libraries Can Launch Community Publishing Initiatives with Self-Published...Smashwords, Inc.
Libraries have long provided an essential community service by making books and other information products freely available and accessible to local community patrons. Libraries play a critical role in promoting literacy, a culture of books and the joys of reading.
With the rise of ebooks, public libraries are at a crossroads. Some large traditional publishers, which fear digital lending might cannibalize retail sales of both print books and ebooks, have been hesitant to supply ebooks to libraries at the very time that library patrons are clamoring for access to such products.
This three-part presentation outlines the opportunity for libraries to expand their community role by developing programs that promote a culture of authorship. By holding seminars and classes, and by bringing local authors together with readers and aspiring authors, Libraries are uniquely qualified to orchestrate community resources and talent to help local writers become professional self-publishers. Unlike traditional publishers, self-published authors are pro-library. By developing community publishing initiatives that promote best-practices for professional self-publishing, libraries will help ensure a steady and diverse supply of high-quality books for library patrons and readers worldwide.
This series of three presentations was delivered by Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords, on March 21, 2013 at the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services symposium held in Lansing, Michigan.The presentations have been combined here for ease of access.
Additional text has been added so viewers will gain contextual background for information that was delivered verbally.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
2. Early Forms
Earliest paper evolved around 3000 BC.
Papyrus to parchment, made from dried animal skins.
Greeks & Asian cultures made early books
3. The Printing Revolution
This Person came up with moveable metal type.
Printing changed the world
▪ From oral culture to literature culture.
▪ Led to many changes
4. The Book In America
1530’s - Spanish established first press in the Americas.
▪ In Mexico City.
Early colonial publishers escaped repression in England,
Parchment gives way to early paper
5. Many colonial printers ran bookstores.
▪ vertical integration.
▪ What is vertical integration?
Print shops/bookstores
▪ Became meeting places & educational centers.
The Library Company of Philadelphia
6. Universal Education
Massachusetts –
▪ Passed law requiring every child be taught to read
Universal education
▪ Became law in the U.S. in 1820s.
McGuffey’s Readers,
▪ 1st
published in 1836
7. Books and Slavery
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass,
Uncle Tom’s Cabin,
▪ Published in 1851 - 1st
national best seller.
The Book-of-the-Month Club was formed in 1926,
8. Paperback Books
Mass-market paperbacks introduced by Pocket Books in 1939
Male-oriented mysteries, Westerns, and thrillers
Harlequin, marketed romance novels grew in the 1960s,
Trade paperback - heavier cover and better quality paper.
9. New Forms of the Book
Audiobooks – Started for people with vision problems,
E-books – Digital files, usually downloaded from Internet.
▪ E-books have the potential to change the medium.
▪ Hypertext fiction
▪ Anyone remember the type of
books with this feature?
10. Types of Books
Trade books – account for largest share of books sold.
▪ Fiction and nonfiction that are sold to the general public.
Educational books – textbooks for schools
▪ Elementary, secondary, college, and vocational.
11. Reference books – used to look up facts and information.
Professional books information for specific occupations
The specialty classification
▪ Religious books, high school and college yearbooks,
12. The Players
Less than 200 full-time professional authors of books.
▪ Most authors teach, work for newspapers/magazines, or are celebrities.
Authors write under contract or on spec;
13. The Bookseller
Barnes & Noble
▪ Accounts for more than 25 percent of book sales.
Megastores have about 100k titles,
▪ Many perks & hard to find content
Independent bookstores
▪ Not part of a larger company.
▪ Indy Bookstore
▪ Any advantages to independent bookstores? What?
14. Amazon.com is the leading online bookstore
Developed “Bookmatcher”
Recommends books based on customer’s other preferences.
There are many other online booksellers
▪ What other sites have you gone to for books?
Book Clubs
▪ What are some book clubs you are familiar with
15. The Reader – Determine what’s published.
Bibliophiles
▪ Consume 50 or more books a year.
Casual readers
▪ Enjoy reading, but only a few books a year.
Required readers
▪ Only read for work or studies.
Illiterates
▪ Never learned how to read.
Aliterates
▪ Those who can read but don’t.
16. Book Censorship – Banned Book link
The First Amendment
▪ Restricts government interference with free speech,
▪ Any act of government censorship tends to be a serious issue.
Censorship by schools & libraries has been controversial.
▪ Any books that were banned by your school? Why?
17. Challenging a book, provides publicity that stimulates sales.
▪ What books were publicized and sold well?
Book censorship around the world
▪ Usually far stricter than in the U.S.
Censorship can protect children from
▪ Pornography, obscenity, and writers who advocate violence.
▪ Do you agree with this? Why, Why Not
18. The Blockbuster Syndrome
Publishing blockbusters
▪ Controls the economics of the industry.
Big payfor potential blockbusters
▪ Little money for more literary works.
Midlist authors
▪ Write books with literary merit but are not obvious blockbusters.
19. The Blockbuster Syndrome
The quest for blockbusters
▪ Has led to “books by crooks.”
▪ Such as “A Millions Little Pieces”
Another problem of the phenomenon is
▪ Decline in quality & accuracy in works of nonfiction.
Also, a number of books turn out to be hoaxes or
plagiarized works.