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Interview with the Librarian – Volume 21

In Volume 21 we enjoyed chatting with Yvonne from Tobermory Library located in Argyll, Scotland.

You can find the Argyll Libraries on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiveArgyllLib

Word of the Week

Ataraxia
A state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity. The word derives from the Ancient Greek (ἀταραξία) and it generally thought to have first been used by Pyrrho and other philosophers who believed this state was linked to maximising lucid thinking. Outside of philosophy it was used to describe the ideal … Keep Reading

Publisher 1-On-1: Carcanet

Hello and welcome to a brand new blog feature! 🌟

In this new series, we’re grilling Exact Editions’ publishing partners for insight into their role, their publication and the future of the publishing industry (as well as a few lighter-hearted questions too, fret not!)

First up is Michael Schmidt, founder and editor of literary magazine PN Review. You can find both on Twitter here:

Michael: @4Michael7

PN Review: @PN_Review 

So without further ado, on with the … Keep Reading

Digital Publishing — It’s a Loyalty Thing

Apple News+ was in the headlines last week for all the wrong reasons, despite an impressive showcase that made the platform look fluid, visually stunning and functional, issues have started to surface. Find further details in What’s New in Publishing’s article.

It’s back to the drawing board for the Apple News team, but will those changes be enough to convince people to change their reading habits so fundamentally? Apple is effectively trying to wow users with value by providing access … Keep Reading

Plays International & Europe joins Exact Editions digital platform

Exacts Editions is delighted to announce, in partnership with Plays International & Europe, the digital edition is now available for subscribers to purchase annually or quarterly on the shop and institutional site. 

Plays International & Europe, a theatre magazine originally founded by Plays and Players editor Peter Roberts in 1985, becoming the best-known British theatre magazine with an international outreach of all time. In present day, it continues the tradition of providing extensive theatre coverage spanning both Britain and across … Keep Reading

Interview with the Librarian – Volume 20

In Volume 20 we have the pleasure of speaking with Rebecca from Thorold Public Library.

You can find Thorold Public Library on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoroldLibrary

Word of the Week

Pugilist
An old / formal word for fighter, particularly a professional one, deriving from the Latin pugnus, meaning “fist”. Inspired by the fact Anthony Joshua was outside the Exact Editions office this afternoon in the very sunny London.

The Interview

What’s your role in the library? 
I’m the Public Services Librarian/Deputy Chief.  I … Keep Reading

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