There are six steps to fully leverage partner distribution through the Higher Education library channel. These principles and recommendations apply to assessing and participating in other channels such as the consumer channel, the corporate library channel, or the public library channel as well. Part 1: Assess your catalog – published and forthcoming – to … [Read more...] about Content Licensing Strategy (6-Part Series)
New Product Development Process (8-Part Series)
Learning, succeeding, and failing... again and again. These experiences of success and failure, across my many years in content-based product management for learning and research for the Higher Education market has informed this eight-part series. Intro: 8 Steps for Developing Content-Based Products for Learning and Research My focus is very specifically … [Read more...] about New Product Development Process (8-Part Series)
Learning Belongs in the Library — Supporting the First-Year Research and Writing Experience
In this edition's Against the Grain, my Learning Belongs in the Library column is focused on the challenges first-year college students face tackling the basics of information literacy, database use, and the importance of multi-media assets in enriching entry-level college learning experiences. Click to read the complete article: … [Read more...] about Learning Belongs in the Library — Supporting the First-Year Research and Writing Experience
Celebrating Milestones: Lived Places Publishing Releases First Title
The first book delivered to the world by a new publisher must set the tone for all that is to follow. The first book must embody the vision and values of the publisher and, most importantly, it must be a damn fine book! From my seat as co-founder and publisher of Lived Places Publishing, I could not be more pleased and proud to introduce our first … [Read more...] about Celebrating Milestones: Lived Places Publishing Releases First Title
Learning Belongs in the Library — OER And Achieving Wide Faculty Adoption: Three Hurdles
In this edition's Against the Grain, my Learning Belongs in the Library column is focused on open education resources (OER) textbook adoption and my thoughts on what is slowing the growth of faculty uptake. Click to read the complete article: … [Read more...] about Learning Belongs in the Library — OER And Achieving Wide Faculty Adoption: Three Hurdles
Ebooks and Digital Distribution: What Authors Need to Know Now to Maximize Reach
The team at Lived Places Publishing is committed to achieving the broadest possible reach and sales of every book we agree to publish. We are less than two months from the publication of our first title, with many, many more to follow. From deciding on your book title to navigating your royalty statement, understanding ebook distribution and discovery will … [Read more...] about Ebooks and Digital Distribution: What Authors Need to Know Now to Maximize Reach