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30/04/2013 11:08:18
French scheme for book digitisation

Last year the French government passed a new law designed to enable the re-publication of works of French literature from the 20th Century that have become commercially unavailable.
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23/04/2013 15:23:27
23 April: World Book Night Celebrations Commence

Tonight will see an estimated half a million books given away in celebration of World Book Night in an attempt to bring literature to those who do not normally read.
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03/04/2013 15:42:58
Government to consider PLR extension

The Government have said that they will consider the extension of Public Lending Right (PLR) to e-lending in their response to an independent review.
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27/03/2013 16:24:09
PLR transfers to the British Library

Culture Minister Ed Vaizey confirmed today that following the public consultation into Public Lending Right (PLR), the scheme will be transferred to the British Library from the 1 October this year.
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Looking for this year's ALCS CILIP Carnegie Shadowing Scheme competition? You will find all the details of what to do and how to enter on this page.