The Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac 2000 PDF Download

Author: R R Bowker Publishing
Publisher: R. R. Bowker
ISBN: 9780835243247
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Languages : en
Pages : 0

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As an on-the-job answer book ... a statistical information resource ... a planning and research guide ... and a directory and calendar, The Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac 2000 delivers the hard-to-find industry news and information you need all year long. This acclaimed "must have" resource provides: -- Expert reviews of the key trends, events, and developments that will influence your work in 2000 and the years to come -- Plain-English explanations of new legislation and changes in funding programs -- and how it will affect libraries -- Definitive statistics on book prices, numbers of books published, library expenditures, average salaries, and other budget-crunching assistance -- A full calendar of events, key organizations, names and numbers of important individuals (including e-mail addresses and fax numbers), and much more. This fully updated reference tool makes it easy to stay on top of the developments that affect libraries, booksellers, and publishers alike -- and to find fast answers to the countless on-the-job questions you encounter. You'll use it to: -- Keep informed on the latest trends in networking, the Internet, and other advances -- Locate information on industry events and organizations -- Find lists of best books, literary prizes, winners, and bestsellers -- Prepare budgets and justify requests -- Review recent legislation and regulations affecting your industry -- Learn about emerging trends, needs, problems, and opportunities. ... And that's just the beginning. With The Bowker Annual 2000 on hand, you won't spend hours or even days tracking down needed library or book trade data -- because the information you needis right at your fingertips.