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I am extremely excited about this new book, which is superbly edited by Randall McClure and James P. Purdy.
The New Digital Scholar will be published March 13, but advance copies have already arrived in Medford NJ. I’ve been talking it up for months; of course, nobody cares what I say, and rightly so! — we’ve got to get educators, school administrators, and librarians (academic and public) to take notice and spread the word.
In fact, I’m convinced the potential readership is quite broad, but it’s a bit of a new target market for us and I’m concerned that we may miss the boat.
There’s quite a bit of info about the book here: http://books.infotoday.com/asist/New-Digital-Scholar.shtml
Anyone interested in reading The New Digital Scholar with an eye toward writing/posting a short review for Amazon, B&N, Goodreads, or elsewhere need only drop me a line and I will get a gratis copy on its way to you — while our stock of promotional copies lasts. [PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SNAILMAIL ADDRESS UNLESS YOU PREFER TO READ IT DIGITALLY]
Rob Colding and I will also appreciate any suggestions of influencers we might reach out to — people who are in a position to raise the book’s profile. (Maybe it’s you???)
Thanks in advance for input. And to editors Randall McClure and Jim Purdy and their stellar cast of contributors, congrats on a job well done!
Long live The New Digital Scholar!!!
ITI has just published the 4th edition of Ran Hock’s terrific book, The Extreme Searcher’s Internet Handbook: A Guide for the Serious Searcher.
Publication of Ran’s handbook is always a cause for celebration around here–in part because “the Extreme Searcher” is one of our favorite people, but also because the book always gives us a big boost sales-wise. All 3 earlier editions have ranked among our bestsellers and I’m sure it will be no different this time around. Needless to say, the book is excellent–a must-read for internet searchers who want to go beyond Google (or at least to make the most of Google, if they refuse to use anything else).
I thought it would be fun to look at the cover art from all 4 editions and offer complimentary copies of the new edition to the first 3 responders who can identify 2 things about the 4th edition cover art that mark a significant departure from the 3 earlier versions. Continue Reading →
I’m excited about this book, the brainchild of editors Randall McClure and Jim Purdy (with great support from ASIST series editor Sam Hastings). And I like the cover by one of ITI’s best designers, Lisa Conroy.
This title is just starting on its journey here. The ms has been accepted, but publication is many months off.
Please, be honest: what do you think of the whole package–title/subtitle and cover design? Do we have a winner here or is it just my imagination? (Does the presentation make you want to know more? Will anyone buy it?)
I’m away on vacation starting next week, but when I get back my intention is to start using the books blog to share this kind of early pipeline info–if you’re interested. (I want feedback!)
Wish me luck in the north woods.
The New Digital Scholar
Great to see so many of our book authors in Chicago for SLA, including David Shumaker (the new kid), Heather Hedden, Ulla de Stricker, Robin Neidorf, Mary Ellen Bates, Jane Dysart, Paula Hane, and Marcy Phelps. (Hope I didn’t miss anyone.) Looking for a few new authors while I’m here–so far, so good!
Book Expo America 2013
The first review of Anthony Aycock’s The Accidental Law Librarian
We’re having a book sale.
Connections Between School and Public Libraries
Staying Connected in the School World
Now in the Pipeline –The New Digital Scholar
The Extreme Searcher Rides Again…?
Marketing in Libraries: Yes, It’s Up to You!
The Trouble with QR Codes
Some Interesting Thoughts about Librarians and Blogging
