Policy update: The Higher Education and Research Bill
The Higher Education and Research Bill aims to deliver wide-ranging changes to how university education is regulated in England and make it easier for new providers to start up and secure university status.
Policy update: Extension of PLR to ebook lent remotely by public libraries
Authors receive monies via the Public Lending Right each time their work is lent by a public library. To date this had only been payable on physical book loans and electronic and audio book loans that take place on the library premises. An amendment to the Digital Economy Bill will extend this payment to electronic and audio books lent remotely.
Spotlight: Access to Research Use Helps New Charity Grow
By Sarah Mears, EmpathyLab "It was December 2013 and Miranda McKearney was planning to step down as CEO of The Reading Agency. She invited me to do some thinking with her about a project she wanted to launch around children’s reading and emotional intelligence. I leapt at the opportunity..."
Leading American University Presses sign up to receive UK licensing revenues
2016 was a strong year for UK Royalties Direct as North American publishers continued to sign up for this innovative licensing program. American university presses that have now chosen to receive secondary licensing revenues direct from the UK include: Harvard University Press, NYU Press and Stanford University Press.
Video: Getting the most from Access to Research in your library
Get a refresher on how the collaborative service came about, why it is being provided to libraries as a free additional resource, and get practical tips on encouraging usage of the service amongst your library users.
Leading US copyright experts debate “Fair Use” at Charles Clark Lecture
Delegates at The London Book Fair this year will hear two eminent copyright law specialists debate one of the most controversial areas of international copyright law – the doctrine of Fair Use. At a time when a number of countries are reviewing copyright laws and some considering introducing US style Fair Use, this highly topical debate will analyse its development, internationally and across formats, and examine key arguments for and against.
Have your say: CLA Collaboration Licensing in the UK Public Sector
The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) is proposing to extend the right granted under its licences to UK public sector organisations to collaborate with other similarly licensed organisations. This proposal is relevant to publishers that receive secondary licensing income from local and central government and the NHS.
AAUP Annual Meeting 2017
When: 11th-13th June 2017
Where: JW Marriott Austin, Austin, TX 78701
The Annual Meeting provides a welcome opportunity to share with and learn from university press colleagues in the US, librarians, faculty, and others in the industry.
PLS Open Meeting 2017
Date: Thursday 6 July, 2017
Venue: The Hall, The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn, 8 South Square
Time: 2:00pm for a 2:30pm start; ending with a drinks reception from 5:30pm
We are delighted to be hosting the PLS Annual Open Meeting for 2017 again at The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn. The event is open to all publishers signed up with PLS, and all those in related industries.