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
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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
Learning Belongs in the Library — On Critical Race Theory and Book Banning, Publishers Speak Up!
In my most recent Learning Belongs in the Library Column, I discuss my view on the importance of publishers supporting librarians in their collection development practices and the faculty who choose to teach critical race theory. Click to read the complete article: … [Read more...] about Learning Belongs in the Library — On Critical Race Theory and Book Banning, Publishers Speak Up!
The Lived Places Publishing Library Collection Model
Lived Places Publishing is equally committed to expanding the availability of content that improves classroom learning and discussion in regard to social identity and location and expanding access and affordability in library access. In this post from the Lived Places Publishing blog I describe how we are pushing forward whole ebook interlibrary loan, … [Read more...] about The Lived Places Publishing Library Collection Model
Big Issues in Academic Publishing: Interview with IPG
I was interviewed on the IPG Podcast talking about how we're building a publishing business in collaboration with Newgen Publishing in the UK and how to make partnerships like this work. I got the chance to talk about some of the big issues in academic publishing at the moment, especially around library delivery and access. … [Read more...] about Big Issues in Academic Publishing: Interview with IPG