Publisher Lightning Round

This high-energy “lightning round” session will feature rapid-fire updates from 5-8 major publishers, including representatives from the Big 5 and other major publishers that have never before entered into dialogue with libraries. Each publisher will highlight their most exciting upcoming titles, digital content trends, and their feelings toward libraries in short, fast-paced segments. The session will conclude with a brief, moderated Q&A, providing libraries with critical, timely market intelligence for collection development.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify Key Titles: List major upcoming book and audiobook releases to prioritize for immediate collection development.
• Analyze Industry Trends: Describe current shifts in digital content and licensing strategies from “Big 5” and newly participating publishers.
• Evaluate Publisher Outlooks: Summarize the latest strategic attitudes major publishers hold toward public library partnerships.
• Inform Acquisition Strategy: Apply timely market intelligence to optimize local library digital spending and marketing.
• Clarify Access Terms: Use the Q&A segment to resolve specific questions regarding content availability and licensing terms.

Presenters

Micah May, Lyrasis/Palace
Director of Business Development for the Ebooks and Community Engagement (EBCE) division at Lyrasis

Nuria Planas, Bookwire
Lead of Global Channel Relations at Bookwire

Glenn Atamaniuk, Dreamscape
Director of Library Sales at Dreamscape Media

Amanda Crimarco, MacMillian
Director of Library Marketing at Macmillan Publishers

Brian Nielsen, Penguin Random House
National Account Manager at Penguin Random House

Partners

Michael Blackwell, ReadersFirst
Director of the St. Mary’s County Library and leads ReadersFirst

Jeremy Johannesen, Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA)
Executive Director of the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA)